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Herding Dog Nerd I help owners of herding breed dogs who have big feelings about anything that moves.

My mission is to be the most accessible & knowledgeable dog training coach for engaged owners who are committed to raising behaviorally-flexible & resilient herding dogs.

Come see me at Animal Crackers on Saturday, January 18! I'd love to meet you!
09/01/2025

Come see me at Animal Crackers on Saturday, January 18! I'd love to meet you!

We are so excited to be hosting dog trainers every weekend this month! Swing by, ask them questions, and learn about their programs!

What washing dishes looks like in my house. 🤣
09/09/2024

What washing dishes looks like in my house. 🤣

Does your dog have the itch to herd but no sheep? Get yourself a flirt pole and join my challenge. Flirt pole games have...
03/09/2024

Does your dog have the itch to herd but no sheep? Get yourself a flirt pole and join my challenge. Flirt pole games have helped my border collie scratch that itch as well as learn skills he needs should we decide to start herding lessons and improved his recall off wildlife. Click below to learn more!

When your dog has a need to herd but you don't have any sheep, what do you do?

Got a herding breed dog with big feelings? Did you know that you can work with me from anywhere in the world? Get starte...
25/07/2024

Got a herding breed dog with big feelings? Did you know that you can work with me from anywhere in the world? Get started by scheduling a behavior consultation.

Initial consultation and overview of services for training and behavior modification specifically for herding breed dogs

Ok, guys! The Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Disc Dog Foundations class officially has enough interest to run. The first class is W...
23/07/2024

Ok, guys! The Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Disc Dog Foundations class officially has enough interest to run. The first class is Wednesday, July 31. If you filled out the form (link below) already, then you should have received a payment link. Your registration is confirmed once payment is received. If you've been on the fence, both active participant and auditor spots are still available for that class. If you're interested, fill out the form below so I can get your information and send you a payment link.

Check out some of our group classes for all dogs, not just herding breeds, in the Corvallis, OR, area. Have fun with your dog!

Hey, dog people! I'm starting a couple of disc dog classes in the Corvallis/Philomath area. Right now I've got some spac...
19/07/2024

Hey, dog people! I'm starting a couple of disc dog classes in the Corvallis/Philomath area. Right now I've got some space in my Disc Dog Foundations classes on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Start dates to be determined once I have enough interest. No prior disc experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome! Environment is friendly for easily excitable dogs. And if you think your dog won't chase a disc, challenge accepted!

For more info and to register: https://herdingdognerd.com/classes/

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Check out some of our group classes for all dogs, not just herding breeds, in the Corvallis, OR, area. Have fun with your dog!

15/07/2024

Info about my upcoming Disc Dog Foundations class.

Hey, all! It's been a while. But I have news! I've found a location to hold a disc dog foundations class!!!!Two differen...
12/07/2024

Hey, all! It's been a while. But I have news! I've found a location to hold a disc dog foundations class!!!!

Two different class sessions are available: Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. You can take this class as an Active Participant or as an Auditor. Active Participants will bring their dogs, and Auditors will not. Class will be a combination of handler skills (all enrollees will participate) and dog skills (Active Participants will work one at a time). Classes will take place in Philomath, OR.

A class session will run once I have at least 3 confirmed Active Participants. The start date will be set once the class session has the minimum number of participants (no sooner than July 22).
For more details and to register, click on the link below.

https://herdingdognerd.com/classes/

Happy 6 Month Bday to my spunky koolie Keen!
06/07/2024

Happy 6 Month Bday to my spunky koolie Keen!

Got a herding breed (or herding breed mix) dog with big feelings? Schedule a behavior consultation!
24/06/2024

Got a herding breed (or herding breed mix) dog with big feelings? Schedule a behavior consultation!

Initial consultation and overview of services for training and behavior modification specifically for herding breed dogs

Sounds about right. 😉Some herding dogs do have trouble relaxing. If left their own devices, some would just keep working...
24/04/2024

Sounds about right. 😉

Some herding dogs do have trouble relaxing. If left their own devices, some would just keep working all day. What do you do to help your herding breed dog decompress?

12/04/2024

This is the first time that Wish has chosen to play with Keen. I'm so proud of him because he is being gentle with her. He is playing at a good intensity for her. I'm super happy with this interaction.

08/04/2024

Kibble scatter in the front yard with all the noises.

Keen will be coming home with me this weekend. She is an Australian koolie puppy, and I have big plans for this little g...
28/03/2024

Keen will be coming home with me this weekend. She is an Australian koolie puppy, and I have big plans for this little girl! And it all starts with socialization and learning the basics. You can join us on our journey.

❓How? You have two options. Free email list or low-cost ($35) Facebook group that includes weekly live chats and more. Click the link below for details.

‼️ Why? Learn how I raise a herding breed puppy in surburbia.
-- socialization
-- multi-dog household
-- vet visits
-- nail trims
-- chilling out while I work
-- learning how to learn

Join me for Keen's first few months with me. We'll explore socialization, building resilience, learning to chill out, and more!

26/03/2024

Getting ready for a puppy!

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Disc Dog Foundations Class
Disc Dog Foundations Class

Info about my upcoming Disc Dog Foundations class.

This is the first time that Wish has chosen to play with Keen. I'm so proud of him because he is being gentle with her. He is playing at a good intensity for her. I'm super happy with this interaction.

Kibble scatter in the front yard with all the noises.

I'm getting a puppy! To follow our journey, click the link below. https://herdingdognerd.myflodesk.com/raising-keen

Getting ready for a puppy!

Guess the breed...

Training isn't always about more.

Just out for a hike with my swamp goblins 😉

2 Bowl Game with 2 Cones
2 Bowl Game with 2 Cones

Herding dogs pick up on patterns pretty quickly. Here's one way to use that to your advantage. The 2 Bowl Game (Vito's Game) is a great way to exercise your herding dog's mind and body when the weather is bad.

Wish meets sheep
Wish meets sheep

Wish met sheep for the first time last weekend. He was kind of crazy. Mostly insecure and unsure of what his job was. But I see this as a great way to build his confidence. Thanks to Maddy Turner & Ashley Smith for sharing your expertise.

Somethings don't come naturally to dogs.
Somethings don't come naturally to dogs.

Just because dogs have been domesticated doesn’t mean they automatically know how to perfectly adapt to our 21st century urban human world. — Allie Bender & Emily Strong, Canine Enrichment for the Real World If this feels extra-true for herding breeds, you're not alone. The modern world was not designed for them, and they were bred for rural life, not suburbia. Your herding dog needs your help understanding how to behave appropriately in the modern world.

Somethings don't come naturally to dogs.
Somethings don't come naturally to dogs.

Just because dogs have been domesticated doesn’t mean they automatically know how to perfectly adapt to our 21st century urban human world. — Allie Bender & Emily Strong, Canine Enrichment for the Real World If this feels extra-true for herding breeds, you're not alone. The modern world was not designed for them, and they were bred for rural life, not suburbia. Your herding dog needs your help understanding how to behave appropriately in the modern world.

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How All The Dogs Began

My husband and I adopted our first dog Snitter with no forethought or planning. We went to a shelter to donate old blankets and came home with a heartworm-positive dog. I had had cats for years, but we knew nothing about dogs. Nothing. Thankfully, for us and for him, Snitter was a very tolerant dog. Despite our mistakes, he was a happy dog who just wanted to spend time with people.

When Snitter passed away from degenerative myleopathy, we knew we wanted another dog, but we still weren’t sure how to choose the right dog to join our family. Sometimes, however, the dog chooses you. At an adoption event, an uncertain 7-month old dog leaned against me, and I knew he was the one. Sprocket became my four-legged soulmate. That’s not to say that life was perfect. Sprocket was fearful: strangers and noises like fireworks and thunderstorms were the worst. We probably made some of his fears worse before we realized that we were doing so. But then we found a fabulous trainer with a strong background in behavior problems. Using Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) and other techniques, we started overcoming, or at least managing, some of Sprocket’s fears.

In the process of helping Sprocket, I learned a lot about dog training and behavior. Sadly, Sprocket was diagnosed with multicentric lymphoma and died when he was only 5-years-old. But that’s when I knew that I wanted to learn more. That I wanted to help dogs like Sprocket. That I wanted to help All The Dogs.