Sheep and Horse DESENSITIsATION Workshop
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I grew up on and around farms. Our family dog, and later my own German Shorthaired Pointer were around sheep, horses and cattle all the time without issue. Many of the farmers I knew had pet dogs who didn't bat an eyelid at sheep.
Looking back I now can see that one of the most important reasons this happened was those pet dogs were simply used to livestock. The livestock were uninteresting. At The Sheep and Horse Desensitisation Workshops, I use my knowledge and experience of behaviour and training to help you and your dogs have an experience that allows your dog to start to find horses and sheep uninteresting, too. |
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Aim;
Who is this course for;
What you need to know;
Terms and conditions
Your dog must be wearing a harness or well fitting collar that is in good condition. If I assess your dog to be at risk of escape, you will be asked to leave.
Weather
It is impossible to predict the weather. If on the day the weather makes it dangerous, difficult to train, or unfair on the sheep the session will be postponed. We will go ahead if light rain is forecast. However, if heavy, persistent rain, or high winds are forecast, or the fields are flooded (rarely happens) we will likely postpone.
Cost - £75
Location - Harperland, Dundonald
When;
Saturday 26th April 2025 at 10.30 - 12.30 pm
- Allow your dog the opportunity to calmly observe horses and sheep and then be able to carry on calmly with their walk.
- You will learn skills that you can use in any situation where your dog becomes over excited or frustrated.
- Improve lead walking skills.
- Recall in exciting environment
- Understand the importance of emotional regulation and how to recognise it.
Who is this course for;
- Anyone who would like to have the skills to teach their dog how to be comfortable in exciting situations.
- People who want to be able to walk their dog comfortably on lead in areas where they might encounter sheep, horses or wild life.
- Your dog is easily distracted or becomes frustrated at not being able to get what they want. IE, wants to go over to another dog/person.
- Suitable for puppies from 5 months onwards.
What you need to know;
- Responsible dog ownership means you should never have your dog off lead around sheep or horses. This courses does not encourage you to have your dog off lead around livestock.
- Your dog does not have to get up close to other dogs, but they do need to be able to be in the presence of other dogs without being uncomfortable.
- Appropriate clothing for the weather
- Lots (at least a mug full for large dogs, half a mug for small) moist pieces of food. JR Pet Products Pate, chicken, cheese, sausages, etc. Bring more than you think you will need.
- A decent length of lead. 1.8 metres minimum.
- If you have a long line, bring it. We may use it.
- Water and a bowl for your dog.
- The start of this workshop will be a discussion outlining the purpose of each of the exercises. This will last about 15 minutes.
- A series of training exercises will follow. Some of these will be group exercises (there will be plenty of space between dogs). Some exercises will be solo with other people waiting their turn.
Terms and conditions
Your dog must be wearing a harness or well fitting collar that is in good condition. If I assess your dog to be at risk of escape, you will be asked to leave.
Weather
It is impossible to predict the weather. If on the day the weather makes it dangerous, difficult to train, or unfair on the sheep the session will be postponed. We will go ahead if light rain is forecast. However, if heavy, persistent rain, or high winds are forecast, or the fields are flooded (rarely happens) we will likely postpone.
Cost - £75
Location - Harperland, Dundonald
When;
Saturday 26th April 2025 at 10.30 - 12.30 pm