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Sheep Proof Your Dog Concerned your dog may, or has chased sheep?
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Dogs can be shot if they are found chasing sheep, so why not come to a working sheep farm in Iden Green, Benenden, and in one session learn how to stop your
dog chasing sheep. Pricing, 1st August to end of February:
£35/ session weekdays.
£40/session Saturdays and bank holidays.
1st March to 31st July:
£40/ session weekdays.
£45/session Saturdays and bank holidays. NB There is a lambing surcharge

and dog owners receive a discount if they bring more than one of their own dogs to be trained. Please note that I always advocate that people keep their dogs on the lead amongst sheep, but there is always a chance that you may come across sheep unexpectedly, therefore I can help in those situations. I cannot 100% guarantee your dog will never chase livestock again, but most "sheep proofings" are successful if the dog owners do as instructed.

Today's visitor for sheep proofing was a first, I think; a Lithuanian hound.
16/11/2024

Today's visitor for sheep proofing was a first, I think; a Lithuanian hound.

04/11/2024

Bella is a young dog, and this morning she messed up badly, so I gave her a chance to redeem herself this afternoon. It is always good to put mistakes in training right as soon as possible after the incident. Either the dog's mistake, or yours!

Leaping collies. Very helpful if working dogs need to get somewhere in a hurry, but not a wise trick to teach a pet.
16/10/2024

Leaping collies. Very helpful if working dogs need to get somewhere in a hurry, but not a wise trick to teach a pet.

Nothing to do with dogs or sheep, just my son's latest song. Enjoy. And do come and see me if you have problems with yo...
14/09/2024

Nothing to do with dogs or sheep, just my son's latest song. Enjoy. And do come and see me if you have problems with your dog!

Listen to more of Michael Bird's music - linktr.ee/michaelbirdmusicDirector/Lyrics Animator - Gomolemo Nyakale - https://gomscreates.co.uk/DP - Kian Altmann ...

12/09/2024

Last week I had 3 days sheep proofing in the Brecon Beacons with some amazing views (despite the drizzle!), but here in the Weald of Kent we have some amazing views too, with sheep and working collies to set the scene.

27/08/2024

Lovely weather today, after a rather soggy weekend, and a well behaved dog here for sheep proofing. He hardly looked at the sheep after his initial interest in the first few minutes. I will be sheep proofing in a different setting next week, with the Brecon Beacons as my background. The Eventbrite booking link is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheep-proof-your-dog-in-brecon-tickets-976092919197

22/08/2024

Under 2 weeks until I will be sheep proofing in the Brecon Beacons. If your dog has chased sheep, or you can't call it off from chasing wildlife, come and learn how to control your dog in one session. People are always amazed that it takes one session, but with me you can learn the principles, and have peaceful walks. To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheep-proof-your-dog-in-brecon-tickets-976092919197
also has a campsite, very close to Pen y Fan.

Wise advice below over the summer holidays. I often see more dogs in September, as people's dogs have chased sheep over ...
07/08/2024

Wise advice below over the summer holidays. I often see more dogs in September, as people's dogs have chased sheep over the summer holidays.

We're big fans of dogs, especially ones that know to when out in the South Downs National Park.

Be sure to keep your doggos on the lead, especially if near livestock.

Also look out for signs indicating groundnesting birds and put your dog on the lead to avoid disturbing their nests.

06/08/2024

A chicken proof dog, and one VERY brave chicken!

I had quite a contrast in dog sizes today. A huge Leonburger, and 2 terriers. All 3 were very well behaved, and a pleas...
01/08/2024

I had quite a contrast in dog sizes today. A huge Leonburger, and 2 terriers. All 3 were very well behaved, and a pleasure to train.

23/07/2024

This poor chicken was just attacked by a dog on the footpath. She ran up to the dog kennels for safety, as she obviously realises that although Clyde will stalk her, he won't try to kill her. So, for all dog walkers who can't get keep your dog under control, please come and see me, or keep it on a lead. You never know what animals you will come across in the countryside.

Last week I received the email below, which was very satisfying to receive. The dog in question was one of the dogs near...
15/07/2024

Last week I received the email below, which was very satisfying to receive. The dog in question was one of the dogs nearest the top of this year's naughty list, and I thought we hadn't got very far with him. After training him my voice was hoarse, trying to keep him under control. Clyde, in the picture, the collie I took on last year, was much the same, and at times I wondered if I had made a bad decision, but persistence pays off.

Hi Tobin,
I don't know if you remember Toby. He is a black retriever / spaniel cross, whom you said was one of the worst you've worked with.

Well, there were quite a few sheep on the common when we went for our walk this morning. Whilst Toby kept a close eye on them he didn't bark, and he didn't try to chase them. In fact, he seemed to want to get passed them as quickly as possible.

Maybe your methods had a greater impact than we thought at the time!

Thanks for your help.

Saturday was a hot day for sheep proofing. I think this week should thankfully be cooler. At least there is a trough to...
30/06/2024

Saturday was a hot day for sheep proofing. I think this week should thankfully be cooler. At least there is a trough to cool off in!

Some positive news to potentially help prosecute owners of dogs that attack sheep.
22/06/2024

Some positive news to potentially help prosecute owners of dogs that attack sheep.

Officers hope the technique being trialled will allow them to prosecute those responsible in the future.

27/04/2024

Clyde with his new friend! Last year when I bought him as an 8 month old dog, he wanted to eat lambs!

So can you stop your dog from chasing sheep and wildlife?

Not long now till I will be sheep proofing dogs in the Ashdown Forest in Sussex on 8th May 2024. The 20 minute sessions cost £37.07, and will be training dogs to not chase livestock and wildlife and also equipping their owners with the skills to control them. For booking see: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-sheep-proof-your-dog-in-ashdown-forest-tickets-863044929617

I have now been running these sessions for over 10 years, with hundreds of dogs and grateful owners visiting me there, and on my sheep farm in Kent.

Venue: Cat's Protection Centre in Chelwood Gate

23/04/2024

Can you stop your dog from chasing sheep and wildlife?

Not long now till I will be sheep proofing dogs in the Ashdown Forest in Sussex on 8th May 2024. The 20 minute sessions cost £37.07, and will be training dogs to not chase livestock and wildlife and also equipping their owners with the skills to control them. For booking see: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-sheep-proof-your-dog-in-ashdown-forest-tickets-863044929617

I have now been running these sessions for over 10 years, with hundreds of dogs and grateful owners visiting me there, and on my sheep farm in Kent.

Venue: Cat's Protection Centre in Chelwood Gate

Concerned your dog may, or has chased sheep?

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Woodside Farm, Iden Green, Benenden
Cranbrook
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Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
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Bella is a young dog, and this morning she messed up badly, so I gave her a chance to redeem herself this afternoon. It is always good to put mistakes in training right as soon as possible after the incident. Either the dog's mistake, or yours!

Last week I had 3 days sheep proofing in the Brecon Beacons with some amazing views (despite the drizzle!), but here in the Weald of Kent we have some amazing views too, with sheep and working collies to set the scene.

Lovely weather today, after a rather soggy weekend, and a well behaved dog here for sheep proofing. He hardly looked at the sheep after his initial interest in the first few minutes. I will be sheep proofing in a different setting next week, with the Brecon Beacons as my background. The Eventbrite booking link is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheep-proof-your-dog-in-brecon-tickets-976092919197

Under 2 weeks until I will be sheep proofing in the Brecon Beacons. If your dog has chased sheep, or you can't call it off from chasing wildlife, come and learn how to control your dog in one session. People are always amazed that it takes one session, but with me you can learn the principles, and have peaceful walks. To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheep-proof-your-dog-in-brecon-tickets-976092919197 #PentwynFarm also has a campsite, very close to Pen y Fan.

A chicken proof dog, and one VERY brave chicken!

This poor chicken was just attacked by a dog on the footpath. She ran up to the dog kennels for safety, as she obviously realises that although Clyde will stalk her, he won't try to kill her. So, for all dog walkers who can't get keep your dog under control, please come and see me, or keep it on a lead. You never know what animals you will come across in the countryside.

Clyde with his new friend! Last year when I bought him as an 8 month old dog, he wanted to eat lambs! So can you stop your dog from chasing sheep and wildlife? Not long now till I will be sheep proofing dogs in the Ashdown Forest in Sussex on 8th May 2024. The 20 minute sessions cost £37.07, and will be training dogs to not chase livestock and wildlife and also equipping their owners with the skills to control them. For booking see: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-sheep-proof-your-dog-in-ashdown-forest-tickets-863044929617 I have now been running these sessions for over 10 years, with hundreds of dogs and grateful owners visiting me there, and on my sheep farm in Kent. Venue: Cat's Protection Centre in Chelwood Gate #dogtraining #sheepworrying #doglife #countrysidewalks #ashdownforest

Bored collies amusing themselves in the lambing shed at night.

Reluctant Labrador not keen to go near sheep, but happy to put her muddy paws all over her owner!

Happy as a pig in hay.

Today I had the most difficult dog I have had in ages, and in fact, I was about to send it home early, but we pressed on and got a degree of control, which was a huge relief. #bbcsoutheast are about to interview me about sheep worrying for this evening's news, and this dog would have been a good dog for them see.

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