PSR Stockdogs

PSR Stockdogs Award-winning herding dog training for Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and other breeds. Clear, calm methods that create thoughtful, reliable stockdogs.

At PSR Stockdogs, we believe great working dogs aren’t rushed—they’re developed through calm, thoughtful training that builds confidence, trust, and understanding. For decades, our family has raised and trained Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and other herding breeds—building dogs that think, not react. We’ve earned numerous titles and awards, including ASCA Hall of Fame Excellent Kennel #25

, by focusing on clear communication, good timing, and respect for both dog and stock. Our online herding dog courses are designed for all breeds but pay special attention to the unique challenges of loose-eyed dogs like Aussies and Kelpies—breeds that learn best through calm leadership, not force. Each lesson is filmed with real livestock, showing step-by-step progressions from off-stock foundations to timing, flanks, take pens, and driving stock. We understand every dog works differently. Whether you’re starting a young Border Collie or refining an experienced Aussie, we’ll help you build a true working partnership—based on trust, clarity, and calm, correct work. Learn more and start your journey at: https://psrstockdogtraining.com

PSR dogs are having a great Christmas breakfast! They say Merry Christmas to EVERYONE!
12/25/2025

PSR dogs are having a great Christmas breakfast!
They say Merry Christmas to EVERYONE!

Merry Christmas everyone! We would LOVE to see all of your cute Christmas pictures of your dogs. Post them in the commen...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! We would LOVE to see all of your cute Christmas pictures of your dogs. Post them in the comments for all of us to enjoy.
Here are ours - although I have to admit Megan’s is cuter than mine since it has 2 adorable children in it. 😊❤️

PSR Stockdogs wishes all of you a blessed and very Merry Christmas!
12/24/2025

PSR Stockdogs wishes all of you a blessed and very Merry Christmas!

PRESS RELEASEAmerican Kennel Club Names Dawna Sims & Megan Sims-Kennedy 2025 Breeder of the Year for HerdingWe are honor...
12/23/2025

PRESS RELEASE

American Kennel Club Names Dawna Sims & Megan Sims-Kennedy 2025 Breeder of the Year for Herding

We are honored to share that Dawna Sims and Megan Sims-Kennedy have been named 2025 AKC Breeder of the Year for Herding, recognizing their lifelong dedication to preserving sound structure, stable temperament, and true working ability in Australian Shepherds.

The award, announced by the American Kennel Club and published by the The Canine Chronicle, honors breeders who exemplify the highest standards in purpose-bred dogs and who consistently work to protect the future of their breeds through responsible breeding and real-world performance.

This recognition reflects decades of hands-on stock work, thoughtful breeding decisions, and a deep commitment to dogs that can truly do the work they were bred for.

That same philosophy is the foundation of our training program at PSR Stockdogs — where we focus on developing confident, thoughtful working dogs by honoring timing, pressure, and the individual dog, rather than rushing results.

We are deeply grateful for this honor and for the dogs and stock that continue to teach us every day.

Learn more about our approach at
https://www.psrstockdogtraining.com




12/23/2025

PSR training tip of the day -

Whenever possible we use different stock, space or a situation to allow the dog to figure out what we want. In this video I am working 25 head of geese in a 10x10 pen. The larger group and small space puts pressure back on Samee and really makes her work thoughtfully and deliberately. She is calmly going into the pressure to move the geese and I love her finding balance at the end.
Anytime we can use situations like this we are organically allowing the dog to work the way we want instead of using mechanics to “teach” them. In this way we are working with instincts and allowing the dog to think instead of just telling them what to do.


12/21/2025

What’s one “lightbulb moment” you noticed during a session?

12/19/2025

New in the PSR Membership: Building the Gather — Part 1 is now live!

This course walks you through the early picture your dog needs for a calm, organized gather — one of the most important foundations in stock work.

Right now, the full PSR Membership is 20% off, and it includes this brand-new course (plus everything coming in 2026… including Part 2 in January).

If you prefer, Building the Gather — Part 1 is also available as an individual course — but the Membership gives you all current and future updates at the lowest rate we offer.

What part of the gather do you and your dog need the most help with?

My dogs bring me SO MUCH JOY! They make me smile every day. What is one small moment with your dog this week that made y...
12/18/2025

My dogs bring me SO MUCH JOY! They make me smile every day.
What is one small moment with your dog this week that made you smile?
Here is mine 😊

12/18/2025

Winner, Winner, chicken dinner!! Congratulations to our winners of our new one on one online coaching program!!

12/17/2025

12 days of Christmas- Day 12!!
Smiling dogs = happy handlers… and today, there’s something to smile about!
For a limited time, we’re offering 20% off our Annual Membership + both training bundles.

If you’ve been wanting to level up your training with a clear path, step-by-step lessons, and support for every stage… this is the moment. 💙🐾

When you join during this special, you lock in today’s price forever as long as your membership stays active — even when prices increase in January.
Use code MERRY20 at checkout!

✨ Calm, confident dogs start with clear guidance.
✨ And right now… it’s 20% off.

👉 Explore all courses and bundles here:
https://psrstockdogtraining.thinkific.com/collections

12/16/2025

12 Days of Christmas- Day 11
~Train the Whole Dog~ working dogs aren’t built in pieces- they’re developed as a whole. Confidence, calmness, stock sense, clarity….it all matters! Take a moment today to notice what’s going well and what needs more focus.

12/15/2025

12 Days of Christmas- Day 10!

~Train the Handler First~
Sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes when we adjust ourselves, not the dog. Give yourself the same grace you give your dog- your both learning!

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