Summer Sizzle Schedule

June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hay Ewe Ranch



Progressional Training

of the Stop

*  Stop on-balance
*  Stop off-balance
*  Moving stop

 

July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hay Ewe Ranch

"Walk-Up"

* Using a long line
* Getting the dog comfortable behind the stock
* Wearing behind large flock
* Teaching your dog to "feel" their stock 

August 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hay Ewe Ranch


Respecting the Flight Zone

*  Tools used to get the dog's attention
*  Making the dog responsible for its errors
*  Teaching pace to avoid overflanking
*  Squaring out flanks

 

September 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hay Ewe Ranch

The Gather

*  Outrun, lift & fetch
*  Using body pressure
*  Stopping at the top
*  "Get out" command
*  Pressure on / pressure off