H Bar Stockdogs

H Bar Stockdogs Stockdog training in northern Victoria. All breeds and levels of experience welcome. I have worked with a variety of breeds at all levels of training.

I own working kelpies and Australian Cattle Dogs and trial in a variety of venues, including ANKC herding trials and yard dog trials. I am an ANKC herding judge and have also trialled dogs in high level obedience, rally and agility competitions. In addition to sheepdog lessons, I run a private dog training and behaviour modification business, The Art of Dog. I was an early adopter of the methods o

f Lynn Leach (CAN) for training herding dogs (since 2007) and have worked closely with Trudy and Dave Viklund (USA) since then, building on my skill base. My methods are based on the teachings of Lynn, Trudy and Dave, as well as animal behaviour and learning principles. If you have trained with someone else and have your own training methods, I am happy to accommodate, if those methods are more suitable for your individual dog. A trainer never stops learning and I am always interested in new ideas and different ways of achieving results. The aim of herding is for the dog and handler to work in partnership to move stock in as efficient and low stress a way as possible – both for stock and for the dog. My methods are designed to assist you to develop a solid working relationship with your dog, with the end result that you tell the dog what you want done and it is the dog’s responsibility to do it. That is, after all, why we use dogs to move stock! These methods are suitable for any type of stock work, whether for work, competition or as a mental outlet for suburban working dogs as they focus on:
• Shaping and encouraging instinct
• Building the dog’s confidence
• Developing an efficient working style to ensure a low stress approach to stock work
• Balancing the dog’s strengths and weaknesses and developing skill sets
• Building a partnership between you and the dog based on clear communication
• Establishing and maintaining respect between dog and handler.

18/12/2024

This is what I mean when I say in order to get access to sheep, the dog must first RELEASE.

There are lots of ways to describe this - give ground, square flank, move laterally, roll over the hindquarters, go left or right but not forward, step away from the sheep, show their profile, widen out, go FOR sheep (not TO sheep).

However you term it, the way I learned was the expression "eyes out", taught by my dear friend Lynn Leach who we lost recently and tragically. This concept changed my whole philosophy of training and I come back to it time and time again. It's the foundation of everything.

An Australian Cattle Dog working ducks? Yes sirree. This special Canadian import can do it all. No shortage of grit on c...
23/09/2024

An Australian Cattle Dog working ducks? Yes sirree. This special Canadian import can do it all. No shortage of grit on cattle yet gentle enough to work poultry.

Work sheep and ducks 👀🏠2 yellow tag wethers (2021 drop) and 1 red tag ewe (2022 drop). Not puppy sheep. Educated, lightl...
22/09/2024

Work sheep and ducks 👀🏠

2 yellow tag wethers (2021 drop) and 1 red tag ewe (2022 drop). Not puppy sheep. Educated, lightly bucket trained but not doughy.

Possibly also some 2023 drop ewe lambs who will make nice puppy sheep with some more work. Bucket trained.

5-10 Khaki Campbell drakes. Good small space option! Dog broke and working well. Friendly and come to food.

Schedule for the October ANKC trial in Nyora.
05/09/2024

Schedule for the October ANKC trial in Nyora.

ANKC VIC State Trial entries are open on Showmanager! The VHA also has a trial coming up in October - see separate post.
05/09/2024

ANKC VIC State Trial entries are open on Showmanager! The VHA also has a trial coming up in October - see separate post.

Last Chiltern ANKC trial for 2024.
06/08/2024

Last Chiltern ANKC trial for 2024.

02/08/2024

CLIENT LIST FULL

I am closing my client list for the rest of the year. With few opportunities to train over the next few months, I want to prioritise training spots for my existing clients.

I will however run a waitlist for new clients and you'll be the first to know when I open my books again.

Thanks for the support!

Send a message to learn more

The secret to success is...
27/07/2024

The secret to success is...

16/07/2024

My beginners workshop on Sunday 4th August is now full. PM to go on the waitlist.

Send a message to learn more

Entries close Sat 29 June
27/06/2024

Entries close Sat 29 June

Just a reminder entries close this week.

Upcoming beginners workshops FULL, WAITLIST STARTED. - Saturday 20 July FULL- Sunday 4 August FULLDetails:- 6 dog spots ...
01/06/2024

Upcoming beginners workshops FULL, WAITLIST STARTED.
- Saturday 20 July FULL
- Sunday 4 August FULL

Details:
- 6 dog spots available
- $120 per spot
- 9am to 12pm
- tea/coffee available
- located in Chiltern VIC.

These workshops are aimed at people and dogs who are new to herding or just starting out. It includes a theory session and 2 runs per dog on sheep.

GROUP WORKSHOPSI am going to run a few small group workshops on weekends over the coming months.Handlers MUST have atten...
23/05/2024

GROUP WORKSHOPS
I am going to run a few small group workshops on weekends over the coming months.

Handlers MUST have attended a workshop or lesson with me before.

The benefit of group workshops is the opportunity to learn through watching others - they may be working on the same thing as you, or you might see what you're working towards.

Details
- 9am start (I anticipate finishing by midday)
- 12 runs available at $30 per run - if you want two runs per dog, please say so.
- Any level catered for - new dogs and puppy exposures welcome.

PM to book in.

Schedule for the July ANKC trial - our duck extravaganza!
19/05/2024

Schedule for the July ANKC trial - our duck extravaganza!

ANKC Victorian State Herding Trial at Nyora - save the date.
07/05/2024

ANKC Victorian State Herding Trial at Nyora - save the date.

SAVE THE DATE! Time to get planning!
DV State herding trial over 4 fabulous days.
●International judge
●A B & C course available
●2 venues
●Ducks🦆
●Sheep 🐑
●Cattle🐄

05/05/2024

My next beginners workshop on Sun 2 June has filled from the waitlist from previous workshops. PM me if you would like to go on the waitlist for this or future clinics. I generally give 1-2 days notice to waitlist people before advertising publicly.

04/05/2024

SAVE THE DATES!

We're running ANKC events on the following dates here in Chiltern.
- Sun 23 June: Trials and tests - B course duck trial, all tests on sheep
- Sat 6/Sun 7 July: Trial - A & B ducks and sheep
- Sat 7/Sun 8 September: Trial - A ducks, A & B sheep.

Spectators and helpers welcome!

Check out the VHA's guide to getting started in ANKC trialling -

Address

Chiltern, VIC
3683

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when H Bar Stockdogs posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to H Bar Stockdogs:

Videos

This is what I mean when I say in order to get access to sheep, the dog must first RELEASE. There are lots of ways to describe this - give ground, square flank, move laterally, roll over the hindquarters, go left or right but not forward, step away from the sheep, show their profile, widen out, go FOR sheep (not TO sheep). However you term it, the way I learned was the expression "eyes out", taught by my dear friend Lynn Leach who we lost recently and tragically. This concept changed my whole philosophy of training and I come back to it time and time again. It's the foundation of everything.

Shortcuts

Share

Category