Cowdog Training Clinics |
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Having trouble controlling your cowdog? Will your dog come on command? Will they heal to your horse while riding through a herd of cattle? If you need to, can you just send one dog out at a time? When the day is done, can you load your dogs on the truck or into the trailer? These are some of the common problems the rancher and cowhands face everyday. |
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(Larry introducing his Kelpies to the crowd at Purina H.O.W. meeting in Brenham, Texas) |
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Larry’s cowdog clinic addresses and simplifies these type problems. A trained cowdog can make herding work a breeze with less stress on man and cattle. The goal at his clinic is for you to control of your dog, and use them effectively while penning cattle. The clinic has a strong foundation built on basics. He will focus on three commands: STOP, HERE and SEND, very simple but effective. These simple commands are the foundation for all the commands he uses. Larry wants you and your dog to know and understand these basic commands. |
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OTHER CLINIC TOPICS COVERED: Selection and evaluation Starting your dog on stock Handling and dog breaking cattle Left and right flank commands Puppy training and more... |
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Remember, it is never too late to own a dog who is also your top hand. If you would like to host a clinic or demonstration, or if you just have a question, please give us a call. |
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Demonstrations |
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King’s Downunder Cowdog demonstrations will appeal to horse, cattle and dog enthusiast alike. |
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Larry will focus on the three basic commands: STOP, HERE, and SEND, and how helpful a trained cowdog can be and the impact it will have one a ranch economically and the positive influence on cattle. He will then compare a ranch horse’s versatility to that of a trained cowdog, showing how the two work together. |
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| Larry’s demonstration in the arena is very eye opening and interesting. He will take 8-10 head of cattle (replacement heifers) settle them to his horse, teaching the cattle to trust him and give to the pressure of the dogs. This is a common sense approach for training cowdogs and handling cattle. The dogs will also be used as a turn back help in a cutting horse situation. The finale will be loading cattle into a trailer which is in the arena, while keeping the cattle under control.
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Larry will then share some history on the Kelpie breed and give a few reasons why he uses the Kelpie for cow work, followed by a question and answer period. King’s Downunder Cowdog demonstration or training seminar is fun, educational and entertaining, enjoyed by a broad range of spectators. |
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(The now dog broke steers move quietly)
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(Bo, Sid, and Mercy dare the previously wild cattle to exit the trailer)
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