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Herding Breed specific training. Helping our urban herders be their best!

28/11/2025

Herding work looks different in every environment.
Today we used a more complex, treed area — and Nike absolutely shone.
Calm thinking, beautiful feel, real confidence building. 🐑✨

25/11/2025

Congratulations to our latest Games for Herdy Brains graduates 🎓 🎉

💚Lachie
❤️Bonnie
💙Seamus
🩵Bobby
🧡Griffin
💜Missy

(Absent 💛 Nike)

20/11/2025

Herdy Ball = instant happy brain 🧡
Raff is a 5-year-old Kelpie who comes for sessions to help build his confidence — and Herdy Games are one of his favourite ways to boost confidence while tapping into his natural instincts in a safe, structured way.

Simple, calm, and so rewarding for herding breeds.

Do you play games like this with your herding dog?

19/11/2025

Sport-line Border Collies are incredible athletes — but they’re not the easiest fit for every home.

High drive, laser-focused, bred for speed and performance… and sometimes unable to switch off without careful management.

If you’re considering a sport-line pup, look beyond the trial ring. Look at previous litters in real home environments — how they settle, cope, rest and recover.

The right line for your lifestyle makes all the difference.
And remember — you don’t need a sport-bred Border Collie to enjoy or succeed in dog sports. Many dogs from all kinds of lines perform beautifully with the right training and support.

04/11/2025

POV: when your friend tries… but you’re built different 😎
🎾 Every ball game has that one overachiever!

Who's the overachiever in your house?

30/10/2025

Meet Charlie 💛
A lovely boy who can feel a little unsure around other dogs.
He’s been busy at home practicing foundation skills to help him feel calm and confident when dogs are nearby.
This was his very first session with our helper dog Archie — and he handled it beautifully! 🌟

23/10/2025

Herding breeds aren’t ignoring you — their brains are wired to lock in on movement.

Training moments like this teach them how to listen, think, and respond even when instinct takes over.

The goal isn’t to switch off their drive — it’s to build communication within it.

Connection → Communication → Cooperation 🐾

Save this if your dog struggles to focus once the chase starts.

17/10/2025

Happy herder vibes 🐾💚
Cu the Aussie Shepherd had a fantastic time at today’s Herdy Games session — building focus and connection before learning to chill and unwind in the grass.
She’s got such a dedicated owner who’s keen to give her more outlets for her natural instincts — the perfect combo!

12/10/2025

Big smiles after today’s herding workshop! 🐑💚

So lovely seeing each dog in their element and growing in confidence with every run.

A huge thank you to Lauren Vest for coming out to teach today’s session!”

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