Herding Dog Training Austin TX

Welcome to our Herding Dog Training Program, designed to unlock the natural herding instincts of your canine companion and transform them into a skilled and reliable herding partner. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, or simply enjoy participating in herding sports and activities with your dog, our program is tailored to help you and your dog develop the skills and communication needed to excel in herding tasks.

Here’s what our Herding Dog Training Program offers:

Customized Training Plan: We begin with a completely Free Herding Dog Training Lesson. In this lesson we will be conducting a thorough assessment of your dog’s behavior, temperament, and your training goals using our simple and effective 5 step process. Based on this assessment, we develop a personalized training plan tailored to meet your dog’s unique needs.

Understanding Herding Instincts: We begin by educating you about the natural instincts and behaviors exhibited by herding dogs. Understanding your dog’s breed-specific instincts and characteristics is crucial for effective training and communication during herding activities.

Basic Obedience Foundation: We establish a strong foundation of basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, come, heel, and recall. These commands provide the framework for effective communication and control between you and your herding dog during training sessions and in the field.

Introduction to Herding Skills: Our program introduces your dog to fundamental herding skills, including gathering, driving, flanking, and stopping livestock. We use positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate your dog to develop these skills while maintaining focus and enthusiasm for herding tasks.

Stock Introduction and Socialization: We gradually introduce your dog to livestock in a controlled and supervised environment, allowing them to become familiar with the sights, sounds, and smells of the animals they will be herding. Positive interactions with livestock help build confidence and trust between your dog and the animals they will be working with.

Herding Drills and Exercises: We conduct herding drills and exercises to simulate real-life herding scenarios and challenges. These drills focus on refining your dog’s herding techniques, teaching them to respond to verbal and physical cues, maintain proper distance and pace, and effectively control the movement of livestock.

Handler Education and Support: We provide comprehensive education and support for handlers, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively work with your herding dog. This includes instruction on reading livestock behavior, understanding herding commands and signals, and implementing effective handling techniques.

Guaranteed Results, Continuous Support and Guidance: With our Results Guarantee we promise to reach the goals that you set forth at the start of the Hunting Dog Training Program and we will provide unlimited lessons until those goals are reached. Our commitment to your success doesn’t end with the lessons. We also provide unlimited ongoing phone and email support, to address any challenges or refine skills over the lifetime of your dog.

With our Herding Dog Training Program, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of working alongside a skilled and reliable herding partner, whether on the farm, ranch, or in herding competitions. Together, you and your herding dog will form a strong bond and achieve success in herding tasks, creating memorable experiences and building lifelong partnerships in the world of herding. Get started today with a Free Herding Dog Training lesson by filling out the 2 part form at the top of the page!