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The $10K Step — An (almost) Hard Lesson from the 2024 Calgary Stampede World Stock Dog Championship

The $10K Step — An (almost) Hard Lesson from the 2024 Calgary Stampede World Stock Dog Championship

The $10K Step — An (almost) Hard Lesson from the 2024 Calgary Stampede World Stock Dog ChampionshipJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 10/11/2025

A powerful lesson from the 2024 Calgary Stampede World Stock Dog Championship on how one small step under pressure can change everything in competitive stock dog work.

 Mastering the Set Out: Training Your Dog to pick up & hold sheep from another person

Mastering the Set Out: Training Your Dog to pick up & hold sheep from another person

 Mastering the Set Out: Training Your Dog to pick up & hold sheep from another personJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 23/04/2025

Setting out sheep is a key skill for field trials and training days. This blog explains how to train your stock dog to both hold and pick up off of people & dogs.

Holding the Line:  The art of balance when your stock dog is driving

Holding the Line: The art of balance when your stock dog is driving

Holding the Line:  The art of balance when your stock dog is drivingJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 12/12/2024

Balance is key when driving sheep. This blog explores how proper positioning improves control — building on earlier lessons about balance in penning and shedding.

Want to get inspired to train?  Watch this finals run of Welsh handler, Angie Driscoll

Want to get inspired to train? Watch this finals run of Welsh handler, Angie Driscoll

Want to get inspired to train?  Watch this finals run of Welsh handler, Angie DriscollJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 26/04/2024

Experience a steep hill double lift trial with Angie Driscoll and Kinloch Sioux at Defaidty. This blog highlights their 2014 fourth-place run and 2015 win, showcasing teamwork, skill, and real trial challenges.

3 Tips to Add Precision to the Flank Commands

3 Tips to Add Precision to the Flank Commands

3 Tips to Add Precision to the Flank CommandsJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 06/02/2024

Precision matters in stock dog training, especially for field and arena trials. This blog explains how teaching shorter flanks improves control, accuracy, and performance in competitive herding.

Balance & the Shed: A Key Combination for Success.

Balance & the Shed: A Key Combination for Success.

Balance & the Shed: A Key Combination for Success.Jennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 21/04/2023

Learn how balance helps prepare your dog for a successful shed. Improve control, positioning, and partnership while separating sheep in advanced stock dog training.

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