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All Breed Herding - Looking at things from the Dog's Point of View. An online video learning site w

06/17/2024

So it appears there has been some more realistic amendments to the CDC border crossing. From Canada to USA and form other low risk countries - we can travel with the application done online or on app - as much as minutes before we cross. I am still not perfectly clear what my vet is required to do... but more coming I am sure. Should not be a problem getting back and forth across the borders this year. Photo for attention. https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/required-forms-for-importing-dog-united-states.html

04/25/2024

So far.... hahahaha - looking like a busy summer already. But lots of fun!!!

04/01/2024

I just shared this with a gal and watched again. When you realize what a truly useful dog is on the farm, it means so much more than titles and finals and points an ribbons. As George moves into his 14th year this year he is still such a cool guy. I never did him justice in trials as I'm a complete tool-bag when it comes to performance, but he was truly amazing. Still is

11/12/2023

10/08/2023

We made good use of the good weather and did some work on take pens! What did you do with your dogs?

10/05/2023

What herding concept or skill has been the hardest for you to grasp or train? No wrong answers!

Our local herding trial season is over but we are still working until we can’t anymore and making sure the dogs stay active!

07/29/2023

Tanya Wheeler Sheep Clinic🐑🐑🐑🐕

About Clinician:

Tanya has experience with many breeds and travels considerably delivering clinics and seminars in North America and Europe. She is a licensed herding trial judge with ASCA, AKC, CKC and the AHBA. As a herding teacher her focus is on foundations and more specifically developing the natural talent of a useful dog.
She graduated with her Master’s Degree in Biology and an undergraduate degree in Psychology (Animal Behaviour). She has studied principles of Learning Theory and Behavioural psychology, and uses a positive approach to all aspects of her dog training. She is successfully training and competing in the highest international, competitive level of stock dog herding world, advanced/elite level agility and obedience

Read Tanya’s full bio here: thetalkingdog.ca/about-the-talking-dog/

🎓Skill level:
Working spots- Any Skill level
Auditing spots- no experience required.

💰Price:
Working spots $160/day per dog
Auditing $60/person
Spots are reserved by check or Venmo/Paypal. *No refunds unless spot can be filled*

📍Location:
Cherry Hill Training Center LLC
7709 US Route 20a Bloomfield, NY 14469

🗓Date and time: September 1st-3rd 2023 9am-5pm

*We will be following all the current NYS covid safety guidelines.

🛑SIGN UP https://cherryhilltrainingcenter.com/tanya-wheeler-clinic-2023

*PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF YOU GOT INTO THE CLINIC! Spots fill fast!

06/19/2023

Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was a few meters from the finish line, but got confused by the signals and stopped, thinking he had finished the race.

The Spanish runner, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him and, realizing what was happening in front of him, began shouting for the Kenyan to keep running.

Motai did not know Spanish and did not understand.

Fernandez pushed Mutai to victory.
One reporter asked Evan, "Why did you do this?" Evan replied, "My dream is that one day we can have the kind of community life that pushes ourselves and others to win as well."
"But why did you let the Kenyan win?" the reporter insisted. Evan replied, "I didn't let him win, he would win. It was his race."

The reporter insisted and asked again: "But you could have won!"

Evan looked at him and replied, "But what is the merit of my victory? What is the honor of this medal? What will my mother think?"

Values are passed on from generation to generation.

What values do we teach our children and to what extent do they inspire others to earn them?

Most of us take advantage of people's weaknesses rather than helping to strengthen them.

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06/05/2023

Still funny, Still true!

What is an "Expert"? Wikipedia defines an expert as An expert is somebody who has a broad and deep competence in terms of knowledge, skill and experience through practice and education in a particular field. When searching for defining the difference between Expert and Specialist I found Specialist = wide knowledge + less experience
Expert =extensive knowledge + extensive experience. Today it is hard to decipher the experts from those who have certificates, titles but no real life experience. Those who have real life, practical experience but no titles? Then who do you follow? Well the simple answer is that probably all have something valuable to share. Those with book smarts have value, those who practice have value, and those who win and earn titles have value. Those who have vast years of knowledge and practical experience in a field that doesn't necessarily get any physical recognition by organization or social media have great value as well. Some "experts" have excellent social media presence especially today, and are talented with modern technology using flashy websites, fabulous graphic design, and high end images on their pages. Some use science, some use digital tech to wow you. Websites, Facebook, Instagram, there are some whose technical skills will win grand audiences in weeks while others with also credible vast hands on experience, and knowledge will remain hidden gems in the historical dust. My advice is to weigh them all with the same scale. There is something great to be taken away from almost every teacher clinician, rancher etc that I have had the great pleasure to learn from. I've learned that sometimes big winners can't teach and great teachers can't win! Some can do both and others can only do very specialist aspects - such as one breed only, or, one particular activity. Some never do any activities with any success but have some solid book knowledge you may be able to draw from. I don't have to accept it all, I have learned to temper my WOW with a reasonable respect for credentials, titles, and experience. Be open and ask questions. Don't be afraid to question authority if you have a valid reason to need to understand more. Don't ever let yourself be bullied into keeping your mouth closed because others don't see the titles at the end of your name, or that you think you don't know enough, or you may be asking remedial questions. Great teachers and solid comrades welcome the challenge for exchange. We all keep learning as we go and if you are an expert - keep an open mind, and a healthy well protected ego. Challenges are part of wearing the badge! Happy Herding Learning this week!

05/11/2023

Tanya did a podcast with Aaron at the Farm Dog podcast! It was wonderful and it’s a great listen. The Spotify link is below as well as the link directly to his website which can guide to learn more about him or find some of the podcasts that are referenced.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0u5lxzD6OLfBEjPQ1HfeFI?si=rdExuMTLR0Sf2ybrVAgb7g

https://www.farmdogpodcast.com

04/25/2023

My vet's sign today! I just had to share! 😁😅

03/25/2023

https://vimeo.com/811465319 Our interview with Kat is up!

Australian Shepherd "Gracie" gets in the ribbons at Crufts for obedience. An fun discussion with Kat Farrants ( Gracie's mom), Tanya Wheeler, and…

03/25/2023

https://vimeo.com/811465319 here's the link to our super fun chat with Kat about her amazing journey to Crufts!

Update!!!! https://vimeo.com/811465319 Here is the link to our super fun discussion with Kat and her amazing Grace who just took a 4th place at Crufts in obedience... making Aussie history! We talked about a LOT of crazy things and was fun as always chatting with Kat.

03/25/2023

03/17/2023

The amazing world of Herding dogs, they maintain a strong desire to protect and often to herd and control anything that moves.... I so love this video of my little boy and our amazing Rookie (WTCH Can ASCA CH SVCH Tucker Creek's Rookie of the Year RE HAsd SDA)

Australian Shepherd little boy scooter Tuckercreek Tucker Tanya Wheeler guarding children

02/25/2023

Working on Foundations in training is essential. While beginners want to do what experienced handlers do, Experienced handlers never forget to work on foundation :-D. Sharpen Your Axe!

02/23/2023

This episode is super fun. Tanya Wheeler is an ASCA, AKC, AHBA and CKC stockdog judge with many years of trialing, judging and training experience. We ta…

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Thank You Alison for sharing your fun video of Harry practicing some impulse control in one of the Games in the Dry Land course. Harry is hilarious. And I know his Dry Land work has definitely helped the two of you get that pace on livestock :-) This post was shared in the private FB group for the course alumni but Alison allowed me to share here as well. I love Harry's enthusiasm for everything!!! www.thetalkingdog.ca

A nice example of starting out on a three point drive. It's true the handler is influencing the cows in this position but needs to be there to make sure the dog doesn't sneak between and get to the head. Every strong heading dog will try 😁. But it really helps teaching this to help the dog to learn to stay behind on the drive.

PSA before the long weekend! This pic is funny, but an actual stoned dog is really not. 😑 Please always mind your butts or stash, and don't leave anything where your pup can get it, just like you wouldn't for a child. Our vet let us know this has become more common with legalization, and dogs have been brought in showing signs of illness like vomiting, loss of bladder and bowels, fear, anxiety, and lack of coordination. Your dog didn't decide to chill out with some weed, and they may be frightened or made sick by what they experience, so always be careful just like you would with alcohol or junk food.

Pressure work in herding

Some small pen work with loads of pressure. How important it is for the dog to take his head off the stock to release pressure in a tight space. Nice work Harry and Alison 🤩🤩👏👏👏

Some nice gate practice. Calm entry into the trial arena is so important. Impulse control for dogs anticipating a high drive activity such as herding is so valuable. The "gate game" starts as puppies and helps build your relationship and your expectations of your dog. No need for up down games or other distractions. Down is a nice simple request and if you've taught it in a positive way, it should be easy to achieve nice patience at the gate 😁

Gate games on our regular walk. We are all a little rusty😅. Special is playing the deaf card... While she's 13 and a half, she really does still know what down is... 😂❤️