The Dog & Ewe

08/26/2024

This is E'ire and I at the Hoods Farm trial this past weekend. Taken by the set out person. It looks like E'ire has finished her cross drive and we are heading for the pen!

08/26/2024

I am very proud of all my dogs, but I just have to highlight an accomplishment E'ire has over the weekend....

Hood's Farm sdt on Sunday E'ire ran in Ranch and took 1st place! Outrun about 400' with 8 head of sheep to wrangle thru the course and finishing off with a pen. 🎉 Yeah!!

08/22/2024

E'ire working 300+ head of sheep through the sort system. Getting the trial group sorted out!

08/22/2024

Trial field mowed & starting to get set up. CC one down to watch some dogs run the course! Friday 1-4. Saturday & Sunday 8-2.

610 Wellman Road
Ashville, NY

08/20/2024

Hood's Farm sdt is on for this weekend. Come down and watch - still taking entries, too.

Friday 1-6
Saturday & Sunday 8-2

610 Wellman Road
Ashville, NY

08/20/2024

Anyone I know interested in doing turns setting sheep out for the field trial this Fri, Sat & Sun!
Ashville, NY

08/18/2024

Sway got mail. ASCA's 2023-2024 Merit Award #7 on Post Advanced sheep.

I should add, she did this at age 11 yrs.

08/13/2024

HERDING CLINIC
Flying Bucket Farm
Hemlock, NY
September 21 & 22

~~last one for 2024~~
Always wanted to try? Here is your chance. Teaching designed for the beginner. All herding heritage breeds welcomed -

Two day working spot is only $200 or one day is $120...due to the nature of this clinic one day participation is limited to Saturday only. A limited number of working spots are available.

Contact Jean for more information!

Hemlock, NY is located 45 minutes south of Rochester, NY.

07/31/2024

August 10 & 11
Hood's Farm
Ashville, NY

Beginner Herding Clinic

We will be working with sheep for this clinic. Jean works with all breeds in a unique way that develops herding understanding and skills. Jean shares the foundation exercises she has learned to help you and your dog have greater understanding. This is done by breaking down exercises into smaller steps. Have you ever felt lost or did not know what to do or even see the issues? Try Jean’s clinic and learn something new!

All herding heritage breeds and mixes and levels welcomed! Dogs should be at least 8 months to a year or older to participate. No previous herding experience required for this clinic.

Two Day Clinic working spot - $250
Audit - no dog participation - $50 per day
Contact Jean for more information
[email protected]

07/27/2024

Thank you to the Wine Country Belgian Tervuren Club for today's Herding Trial. Thanks to all the stock handlers and helpers, along with Spiritwinds Farm. Wonderful day to work dogs. Thank you Mr Jim Hartnagle for judging.

Erie took 1st in Ducks with 95 and 2nd in her sheep class. Then went High In Trial! We won this cute metal sheep for the garden. More tomorrow!

07/23/2024

Sway giving me that - it was my turn to work stock look!

06/30/2024

Sway says watching lessons is bulls@ #$t!

06/13/2024

Here are the cattle photos I took during Cappy Pruett Stock Dog Training clinic at Flying Bucket Farm in Hemlock, NY over the past weekend. Lots of great dogs! Thank you all for coming.

06/12/2024

Cappy Pruett Stock Dog Training Clinic has come to an end! What a whirlwind 8 days of training! Thank you to all that came and supported this clinic. All skill levels and many different breeds attended. I miss it already.

05/29/2024

Here is your chance!! I have openings for herding lessons for the next session!

June 15, 22 & 29 $195
Ashville, NY - near Jamestown

2 morning sessions available - 10am - 12
6 in the afternoon session available - 12:30-2:30

Pick either morning or afternoon.

We will teach you how to train your dog to move livestock in a calm, confident manner. Don't have livestock? Most students do not. They come for the fun and to see their dog work livestock.

We have helped many different breeds learn how to herd. Boxers, Rottweilers, Schnauzers, to Aussies, Border Collies, German Shepherds and more! Come try it out!

Contact Jean for more info - [email protected]

05/28/2024

asca stockdog trial
HEMLOCK, NY

Premiums out now!! August 7 opening date.
[email protected]

CORRECTION- only September 29 with arena am/pm trials

05/27/2024

Last minute availability of Cappy Pruett Stock Dog Training clinic spots on June 1, 2 & 3.

Ashville, NY

All breeds welcomed. Various sized areas to work in. $360 for three days.

[email protected] for more information

05/14/2024

Working Aussie's of VA did it again! Keepstone Farm is a great place to trial at.
Awesome sheep, cattle and ducks....well ducks... I highly recommend attending these trials.

E'ire & I did fantastic. 6 trials = 6 High In Trials. High Combined WTCh silver belt buckle award!

My highlight of the weekend was the morning trial on Sunday... Acquiring 120 scores for that trial, on cattle, sheep & ducks! Hat Trick!

Thank to the judges - Cheryl Padgett & James Bergert

Thank you WAV!

05/08/2024

SPOTS OPEN for Cappy Pruett Stock Dog Training clinic.

ASHVILLE, NY
Sheep: June 1 - 2 spots & June 2 - 1 spot

HEMLOCK, NY
Cattle: June 8 & 9 - one spot
$120 each day

Contact Jean for more information. [email protected]

04/30/2024

Ashville, NY
I still have lesson spots opened for the month of May.
two sessions
10am -12 May 18 & 25 (2 lessons) $130
12:30 - 2:30 May 4, 18 & 25 (3 lessons) $195

ALSO Lessons in June
June 15, 22 & 29

Private lessons available, too - don't want to wait, come for an hour!

DM for more information -
[email protected]

04/17/2024

A few more spots left. The herding season is just getting started!

04/14/2024

ASHVILLE, NY
June 1 & 2

I still have working spots available for the Trial & Strategy clinic with Cappy Pruett Stock Dog Training

We will have an arena course set up or a field course set out in the 4 acre field. Cappy has judged AKC & AHBA and run in Field Trials.

DM for more info - [email protected]

04/14/2024

Get your spot now ... JAN WESEN is coming to the Flying Bucket Farm in Hemlock, NY for 3 days of stockdog training. Working spots are available but will not last long!

HEMLOCK, NY
All Herding Breeds welcome!

04/14/2024

ASHVILLE, NY

May classes for Herding Lessons are open for applications!!!
10 - 12 OR 12:30 - 2:30 (**inquire on availability**)
May 4, 18 & 25

DM for student application!

Learn how to start working your dog on sheep. All Herding Heritage Breeds welcomed. Come start your Journey today!

Limited spots available.

03/31/2024

03/24/2024

Is there any interest in coming to an asca Ranch course September 27 on sheep & cattle. Then with am Farm Trials on cattle and a course for sheep with arena in the pm - on all stock.

Ashville, NY. About 2 hrs from Cleveland, OH or 2.5 hours from Rochester, NY

03/12/2024

Lessons starting in one month - April 06 and counting down the days!!

02/27/2024

Sway says - Lessons for Hood's Farm in Ashville, NY are officially FULL. I am taking a waiting list.

02/26/2024

ASHVILLE, NY - Hood's Farm
I have 3 openings left for training in April. Lessons from 10-12 on Saturdays! DM for more info

02/23/2024

Loki got a special treat the other day. We got to introduce him to some nice Call Ducks just to see how he would do. I think he was 6 weeks old the last time he saw some....he is now 14 weeks old. I was super pleased with what he showed.