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Stock Dog Training & Livestock Handling
Seminar June
4th & 5th, 2011 Alden,
IA 9:00
am – 5 pm |
Leaning Tree Cattle Dogs and Border Collies invite
you to attend a Stock Dog Training and Livestock Handling seminar conducted by
Marc Christopher from Moody, Missouri.
Marc’s experiences include more then thirty-five
years of training horses and dogs, having conducted training seminars for the
past twenty years. He has been a judge
of cattle and sheep herding trials, and competed successfully in advanced levels
of competition. Marc’s method of training is a progressive, step by step
approach, based on fundamental concepts of training.
The seminar will place focus on utilizing the
principles of low stress handling techniques.
Low stress livestock handling is based upon strategic pressuring of the
flight zone of individual animals or a herd. Ideally a handler/dog will never
penetrate the flight zone so aggressively or so deep that the animals panic and
take flight. Rather it is a process of applying and releasing pressure on the
flight zone edge in a manner that gets the response you want. Pressure is equal
to proximity, speed and body language.
The seminar fee is $30.00 per day and includes
lunch. A limited number of working
slots are available where participants can work their dogs under Marc’s direct
supervision during the seminar. Working
slots are $75.00 each and include the seminar & lunch. Private Lessons with Marc will also be
available on Monday June 6th and Tuesday June 7th .
Working slots are available on a first come first
serve basis; Run order will be
determined at a later date. Fees are refundable in the case that the
seminar/lessons are cancelled or if slot is refilled or transferable upon us
receiving advanced written notice. We will also start a waiting list if
necessary.
The facility consists of an indoor round pen, 75’ x
100’ oval outdoor arena, two small pastures, one with mature apple and other
shade trees. All outdoor working areas
are naturally lower then the spectator area, giving spectators a great view,
please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. We
will also be providing lunch for all in attendance.
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Please return this
portion with full payment
Make
Checks payable to: Iowa Stock Dog
Assoc., 10123 150th Street, Alden, IA 50006
In consideration that my dog and I will be participating in group lessons, I understand that I am responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damages caused by me, my family, or my dogs to the facilities, animals, or people. I hereby agree that in the event of personal injury, or damage to my property or animals, I will not hold Iowa Stock Dog Assoc., Marc Christopher, Wayne Bamber & Debbie Meier dba Leaning Tree Cattle Dogs all Sponsors, stock handlers, helpers, or other property owners responsible. .
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Check : ($75.00 Seminar Working Slot, $60.00 Private Lesson)