Stock Dog Herding Training Clinics

For all levels of dogs and handlers

Hubert Bailey

1519 Bailey Waters Rd.

Dawsonville, GA 30534

706-265-2669

www.bordercollies.net

 

May 17-18, 2008 Sat. & Sun. 9 am - 1 pm

 

More clinic dates to be listed later on for the summer.

Fees are $30 per day or $50 for two days,

You do not have to attend both days.

Please check before coming to a clinic, some dates could be subject to change. E-mail Carol Anne at cat@redcreekfarm.com  with any questions.

DIRECTIONS:  From Atlanta, take GA 400 North approximately 45 miles to Hwy. 136.  Turn left (West) on 136.  Go approximately 12 miles to Bailey-Waters Road.  Turn right on Bailey-Waters Road.  Go approximately 1 1/2 miles to Hubert's house on the left, with the chain link fence (1519 Bailey-Waters Road).

Lodging

  •  Best Western 706-216-4410, Dawsonville

  •  Comfort Inn 706-216-1900, Dawsonville

  •  Super 8 706-216-6801, Dawsonville

  •  Holiday Inn Express, 706-867-7777, Dahlonega
     

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What should I bring?

A. You may want to bring a chair, something to drink, clothes suitable for weather. Also have a way to contain your dog; leash or kennel. We will have everything for working.

 

Q. What should my dog know before attending a clinic?

A. General obedience and manners is good, but not necessary to participate

 

Q. How old must my dog be to participate?

A. We can test a dog at any age on gentle sheep. Some dogs that are under a year old will not have herding instinct yet. We can advise you as to when your dog is ready for training.

 

Q. Can any breed of dog participate?

A. Yes, we work with all herding breeds

 

Q. Do I have to attend for the entire clinic?

A. No, you can come anytime during the clinic hours.

 

Q. Do I have to pre register for the clinic?

A. No, you can register when you get to the farm. If possible, send an e-mail letting us know that you are coming

 

Q. What is a nursery trial?

A. The nursery trial is for dogs that are fully trained on the open course (minus the shed), that are under 36 months or younger, on or before Dec. 31 of the year previous to the Nursery Finals. You must be a member of the USBCHA and the trials are for dogs trying to get qualified for the nursery national finals. This is NOT for beginner dogs.