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Sorry to hijack, I have a Whippet x Kelpie (3/4 whippet) who some of you may know from the rescue forum, Midnight from Perth... He is now down in Melbourne and I'd be interested in Lure Coursing - BUT after a week's obedience work, his recall is 90%. If I do take him to course, will this destroy any chance of getting a good recall all the time? Also, will it attract him to chasing small fast things... heh. I can tell him to "leave", and he will (including cats etc in the street) but will this not help his training? What age can they start coursing? He is approx 10 months, and EXTREMELY fit. We are going to try sheep herding and maybe agility, when he's old enough.

I'm thinking of taking my whippet x kelpie down there for a looksie with my friend one day (when i get him!). I doubt he'll take to it but it'd be interesting to watch, I used to have a Kelpie that herded.

Hedds - that herding place is in Arundel Rd isn't it? Kiz, there is a place near the Airport that runs herding lessons for beginners up. The guy is very good, my friend's staffy x kelpie has just started herding - I think she's up to her 3rd or 4th lesson and she's brilliant. My friend raves about the trainer there.