All Dogs Welcome
John and Cathy's place (located at 2550 W Estrella Rd., New River, AZ 85087) is a herding and dog training facility that was the long time dream of Cathy Sumeracki and John Nyheim. Both are avid dog lovers who wanted a facility where all dogs were welcome and events could be held with minimal set up. This five acre site has two large (sheep/cow) arenas, a duck arena and three smaller pen arenas. Three of the six arenas are lit for evening herding and each area has a set out area so any stock can be worked in any arena. Our barn hunt area is a covered 90 X 30 open air building with lights. It is the perfect set up for arena trials and has been the host for camps, clinics, barn hunt and other events. The ranch house and surrounding area is set up as a small guest ranch and has an available room and RV (complete with own doggy play yard) for overnight and longer stays. All lodging is dog friendly.
This is a hobby for Cathy and John, both of whom work full time in other professions. Fees charged help cover the costs of maintenance, livestock, and other costs associated with having livestock and an event facility.
We offer facility rental, herding instinct tests, private lessons, group lessons, overnight lodging, and stock practice (sheep and geese). There is always something going on here so check out our Events page. Also be sure and complete the form below to be added to our mailing list. We'll keep you informed of what's happening. If you are looking for more information on herding - Get the book! It is a great compliment to your lessons. (see below) Plus, check out the products page.
This is a passion for Cathy and John, both of whom work full time in other professions. Fees charged help cover expenses of maintenance, livestock, and other costs associated with having livestock and an event facility.
This is a hobby for Cathy and John, both of whom work full time in other professions. Fees charged help cover the costs of maintenance, livestock, and other costs associated with having livestock and an event facility.
We offer facility rental, herding instinct tests, private lessons, group lessons, overnight lodging, and stock practice (sheep and geese). There is always something going on here so check out our Events page. Also be sure and complete the form below to be added to our mailing list. We'll keep you informed of what's happening. If you are looking for more information on herding - Get the book! It is a great compliment to your lessons. (see below) Plus, check out the products page.
This is a passion for Cathy and John, both of whom work full time in other professions. Fees charged help cover expenses of maintenance, livestock, and other costs associated with having livestock and an event facility.
New to Herding and/or Want to Learn More? GET THE BOOK!
NOW AVAILABLE IN EBOOK FORMAT http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8E1DPE
We don’t teach dogs how to herd. They already know how! Instead, we teach them the rules of the hunt.
That is the premise of this easy to follow book which takes you through the step by step process of facilitating the training of a herding dog. Trainer Dawna Sims, well known in the herding world as a top trainer and handler, shares her knowledge
and expertise and explains a phased approach to herding training that works with every breed. From introducing your dog to stock to teaching
commands to handling common issues, this must read book will help you
understand the dynamics of herding and become a better partner for your
dog. Teaching the Rules of the Hunt includes:
· Terminology of herding
· How to introduce your dog to stock
· How to effectively communicate with your dog
· Phased approach to herding training
· What to work on in each phase of training
· Practice exercises you can use off of stock
· Common issues and what you can do to correct them
· Plus much more!
That is the premise of this easy to follow book which takes you through the step by step process of facilitating the training of a herding dog. Trainer Dawna Sims, well known in the herding world as a top trainer and handler, shares her knowledge
and expertise and explains a phased approach to herding training that works with every breed. From introducing your dog to stock to teaching
commands to handling common issues, this must read book will help you
understand the dynamics of herding and become a better partner for your
dog. Teaching the Rules of the Hunt includes:
· Terminology of herding
· How to introduce your dog to stock
· How to effectively communicate with your dog
· Phased approach to herding training
· What to work on in each phase of training
· Practice exercises you can use off of stock
· Common issues and what you can do to correct them
· Plus much more!
