The Lake District Sheepdog Experience,Border Collie dogs in the Duddon Valley Cumbria UK

Our sheepdog handling courses/activities are designed for the absolute beginner or novice... one-to-one or group tuition .

We have a team of working sheepdogs trained to work to a high standard with members of the public. On your experience you will handle a dog with sheep[ under instruction] around a small course to test your new skills at the end of your session .

The Lake District Sheepdog Experience. Join us and learn how to work with our trained sheepdogs. Its fun for all the family

Alan (left), teaching a couple the magic of
sheepdog handling.

The beauty of working sheepdogs is that it requires minimum physical effort but offers a real challenge to both dog and handler. Our dogs operate on a variety of commands which you will learn. The most fun is when you put your new skills into practice, however, as sheep can be a fickle animal at the best of times they don't always do as instructed and this may be your greatest enjoyment! - either way we are sure you will have the most memorable time with us!

Distance work by one of our keen
pupils

Here's Alan with two sheepdog experience converts from Japan

Alan, demonstrating how to pen
sheep

As part of your sheepdog experience you could learn:
		A variety of verbal sheepdog commands. How to put sheepdog commands into working practice. Some aspects of a busy Lake District sheep farm. want more info ? please send us an email or give us a call

We run our sheepdog handling courses in many ways

A comprehensive 1 hour experience where you could learn about sheepdog handling ...max- 3 people ....
A 2 hour experience which encompasses more aspects of sheepdog handling together with an insight into the training of our younger dogs this inc cream tea with home made cream scones
or one to one tuition for that extra special experience[ add extra- £10 )
spectators first one free, then add - £7 each , and .please tell us how many want to book for cream tea,- add £6.00 each news -from july 2010 we will be taking credit card payments .

Pricing (per person)	1 hour session-from - £40.00
pricing per person	2 hour session- from £60.00

At your time of booking please supply us with names of participants so we can prepare your sheepdog "certificate" - example below

Please ring or email us for details on group bookings. .. max 3 per hour

sheepdog experience is monday -friday only
Advisory information
Don't forget to bring suitable waterproofs and warm clothing - it never rains but just in case!
Remember to bring stout waterproof foot wear none slip ,or wellington's.
Please think carefully before booking if you have a fear/allergy of dogs and/or sheep/farm animals.
All gift vouchers are valid for 3 months from the time of purchase.