Herding East Stock Dogs

11/27/2024

Just a reminder that Kier is competing at Agribition this week, so no dog night.

On another note: we are very much excited for our trial/clinic on Saturday.

11/07/2024

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10/28/2024

WE. ARE. BACK.
Dog nights return this week with some changes.

1. We have a new booking system! Dog night is now broken into 15 minute time slots. If you are interested in booking a spot at dog night, please either follow the online booking portal ( https://www.herdingeaststockdogs.com/book-online ) on the website or contact Samantha by email at [email protected]. The website will have the available time slots listed. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure the night runs smoothly.

2. The fee is set to $25 per session, this is a change from the "volume discount" policy.

3. Obviously with a booking system, drop ins will no longer be accepted. If you do not book a time, you won't get time.

4. Dog Night is henceforth limited to "traditional" herding breeds. This is simply to ensure that clients are achieving their maximum success. I am not an "all breed" expert and I simply do not feel comfortable charging money to clients who have non traditional dogs. If you have a question about this, please reach out to the email listed above.

If anyone has wondered where I've been; we welcomed to our newest additions to the family September 13, 2024.

Please welcome Dax Magnus Scott and Finn Cole Scott!

Herding East Stock Dogs offers one on one sheep herding training in Southern Alberta. At HE Stock Do

10/18/2024

‼️EDIT: 2 spots remaining ‼️

Herding East Stock Dogs is hosting a Novice/Intermediate trial. The purpose of this trial is to allow people to practice an arena course with feedback and coaching from Kier. The parameters for entering are simply ‘no open handlers.’

Note: one of the common asked questions last year was “can I enter if my dog is not trained/doesn’t have a lot of experience on sheep?” … This style trial/clinic is only beneficial to those that can give their dog commands to work through a course. Meaning move sheep around barrels, through a chute then into a pen.

The first run will be with coaching from Kier. Whether he comes to the post with you or coaches from the sidelines, he will provide support on your first run of the day.
On the second run, you will go to the post without Kier. You will be able to go and help your dog as soon as the dog influences the sheep. Kier will then provide feedback at the end of the run.
On the third run, you will go to the post without Kier and you will not be able to go and help your dog, unless deemed necessary by Kier. This is to challenge the confidence you have in yourself and your dog’s ability. If during your run, Kier sees it fit for you to go and help your dog in order for you to have a successful run, he will allow you to go and assist the dog.

The times from the 2nd and 3rd runs will be combined to give you an aggregate time. The winner will receive a prize!!

We are not sanctioning this trial as it will be a mixture of Novice and Intermediate dogs/handlers. The most important thing is that you find yourself improving and gaining confidence rather than beating the other teams there.

We will also be able to provide you with your score sheet so that you can learn from your successes!

Please email [email protected] with any questions. To enter please follow the link below. We will be taking a $25 deposit to hold your spot. Etransfer can be sent to the same email.

Entry Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTKMa7qOO1e9Wxcmtb_0DZZnzKwujVCFlqlYtaohAqLAEx0A/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

This trial starts at 9:00am and will go until 5:00pm. The first 30 mins will be a demonstration/classroom discussion on how to complete an arena trial correctly and quicker.

09/02/2024

Just a reminder, dog night is canceled until further notice

08/31/2024

Thank you Creed Ranch Stockdog Events for a very fun day.

Top 12 heading to the Lakedell Classic Finals!
You must be here at 9:45 ready to walk in the parade with your dog!
If you can't make it please let us know so we can fill your spot.
12:00 finals begin.
You park behind big outdoor arena. Tell the gate people you are compeating in the stockdog. I am not sure that passengers are free entry.
Congratulations everyone on great running!

Congratulations Barry Thomlinson on winning the Stockmanship award with Siegfried!

08/29/2024

Calling all cowboys!!
Thorlakson Feedyards INC is looking for pen checkers/cattle processors. Work in a heated barn, receive competitive health and dental, work with me. The perks truly are immeasurable.
Email your resume or questions to [email protected].

08/19/2024

If you haven’t already received the message - please note that dog night this week is cancelled.

We are planning on Monday August 26th as a go! The week of the 26th - 30th will likely be our last week before a little paternity break.

Thank you all 😊

08/15/2024

I’m sure everyone has realized by now that I’m nothing without the people that support me. None more than my wife Samantha. She is strong, intelligent, hard working, brave and more than willing to tell you when she thinks you’re wrong (sometimes at volume). She is one of the people that I can whole heartedly say, without her I’d be nothing.
Thank you for being the mother of my children, my business partner, love of my life and best friend. Have the happiest of birthdays.

08/14/2024

Kier, is there dog night tonight!?

Uh….. No

08/12/2024

August 12th dog night cancelled. We are weaning lambs tonight. Thanks Everyone.

08/05/2024

Aug 5
Dog night is canceled. Enjoy the long weekend!

07/19/2024

Running Orders for Westerner Days 2024 Dog Trial

Saturday July 20th