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Home Welcome to the Diggers K9 Education website. www.herding.webs.com Our journey begins some years ago. We were searching animal shelters for likely canine scent detection cadets when we quickly became aware of not only the enormity of the homeless dog problem but also the over representation of herding breeds. The Border Collies, Kelpies, Koolies, Heelers etc, and crosses of, far outnumbered any other breed group. From this was born the idea to establish a canine education centre. A place where dog owners can come learn about canine behaviour, train their dog and learn to understand them. A place where dogs and dog owners can learn, socialise and have fun. Our obedience (or manners) classes are structured to teach you how to be your dogs’ best friend. We don’t just teach sit, drop, come but how and why we teach it & when and where to use sit, drop, come. We teach you to teach your dog and arm you with the knowledge of how to teach and make your dog the very best they can be. Diggers K9 Education understands you want a dog that is well behaved, manageable and an integral part of your family. We will help you achieve that in a fun and social environment. Our herding schools are a fun way for your dog to safely experience their herding instincts and a great way for you to understand them. We teach you about the herding drive, how to work with it and give you an understanding of natural dog training. For those that get the herding bug we have regular training days. See our Herding Page or visit us on facebook for more information. We hope you enjoy or website. Please feel free to join us as a member or contact us for more information.

Kelpie cuddles - Your plate and knife are here and are safe untill we see you next... No cake left Lab lover All dogs are welcome and we would love to have you there.. cheers Geoff

One for you 2 for me, one for you and 3 for me Could be interesting.

All booked OUT Anyone coming that can't make it please call us so other people can fill your spots. We will be holding a day in feb some time for thoose who are keen.. Thanks for all your support Dol'ers you have all been great Cheers and thanks ..... Geoff

Sure come along herding guy and I would love to have you and your Kelipe there. we love Kelpies

Hi guys ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT One on saturday 28th January, And one on the sunday 29th January. Cheers and Geoff.

Only Four spots left over the two days we . might fit one or two more as well.. :p

Anyone that is wishing to come that i have sent a pm to make sure you give us a call to save a spot for you... Only a few spots left..... We are running them on Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th So if u wanna come give us a call or pm Me and i will see what i can do.... Cheers Geoff

Merry Xmas to all and look forward to seeing you all in the new year. Anyone still wising to come Plz Pm Me or Herding guy Almost booked out........only one or two spots left Cheers Geoff

All is good we had a new lamb born this week. it is so cute.... anyone not PM me or herding guy that wishes to come plz do so Chers Geoff ;)

Tracey, since you've deleted all your posts in the new thread could you also delete this one as the connection is not fair nor really relevant to this thread as the new one has gone a little silly. Thank you.

Whats that Y.B

Only few places left ;) so be quick going fast :rolleyes: Pm me or herding guy Anyone not PM me or herding guy that wishes to come do so quick...... Cheers Geoff & Dave........

HI guys, Due to demand and the great sucess of the last day/s we have decided to hold another herding starters day. The next herding day will be held in late january 2006 and the venue will be Moorholme boarding kenels Melbourne airport. You and your dog can throw away the fluffy toys and plastic bones for the day and come and enjoy the day with real sheep and some country cousins. Learn about stock, herding instincts, natural training techniques and get those budding sheepdogs started in this great sport whilst having a great day out with your pooch/es. If you are intersted please PM me or Herding guy or email me at [email protected] Hurry - places are limited. Can't wait to meet some more of you great people on DOL. Dave. Geoff

we will be there 4 days hopenfox Geoff & Rosie

Sky, thanks, I certainly intend to. Pippi, sure but what about your OH?? He'll miss you HG, they'll be busy rubbing sunscreen on my back for me Wave to us when you take off

Hi anne. I am not sure if you are wishing to come for the day or just come for a look ??? I only help herding guy out on herding days. The cost is $80 but i am not sure if he is letting people come to have a look on these days only people who are attending however outside of herding workshops it would not be a problem. But it would be great to see some non herding dogs there as its always fun to see a dog not breed to herd doing the job....... But pm Herding guy I am not sure what the pain is. Cheers hope to see u there if you are coming only a" few places left"

All breeds are welcome to come along.

Hi Sheepdog And Rosie will be there to help you all Rosie was a hit at the last herding day she helped veryone even the Sheep David is a great guy with a lot of time for you and your dogs so if your free come along and you will have a ball. Hope to see some new paws And faces there Cheers Rosie and Geoff

...that's probably because you get so addicted to it You will get a lot more out of your dog quicker if you did do weekly lessons and training sessions, however you don't have to. Remember to concerntrate on building innstinct and confidence (handler confidence as well) first by exposing to sheep then start control later. Don't try and rush your dog to the next stage too quick. Keep the building blocks as small as possible. zTHis is important for the dogs welfare and the handlers Dry training without sheep can help. Train a reliable distance sit, drop, stop, recall (not formal) and behind and your half way there. There are also lots of other exersises one can do but they'll come later. My advice is to try and expose the dog to sheep under supervision as often as you want until your confident enough to keep going at the starting level by yourself then get more lessons when you think your ready for the next stage. Dave