Herding

Herding is fun and a great social activity. It gets you outdoors, keeps you active and is good exercise for all involved. Herding will intensify the relationship between you and your dog. It's a great pleasure to watch dogs perform the basic farm work they once were used for. Ask any handler and they will describe the satisfaction in learning to work your own dog.

Herding is complex and very challenging to learn, but well worth the effort!

Herding Training

Training is held by two Affiliates at DOGS NSW Grounds, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, most weekends from March to November.

NSW Herding Association of NSW Inc
The NSW Herding Association Inc holds training every Saturday, from the First week in March to the end of November - 9.00am to 11.30am for beginners. All Members 9.00am to 3.00pm.
New members TBA.
In Summer there is a heat policy: if the temperature reaches 30 degrees, training or trial must cease.

Contact: Secretary Esme O'Driscoll  Ph: 0438 899 558  Email:dogsnswha@gmail.com
Facebook Page: NSW Herding Association.

Australian Stock Dog Club Of NSW Inc

The Australian Stock Dog Club of NSW Inc holds training on Sundays, from the First week in March to the end of November - 9.00am to 11.30am for beginners. All other Members 9.00am to 3.00pm.
In Summer there is a heat policy: if the temperature reaches 30 degrees, training or trial must cease.
Contact:  Secretary. Email: australianstockdogclubnsw@gmail.com - Melanie McPherson. Mobile: 0408 771 515
Facebook Page: ASD of NSW. Financial members only.

More Information

Herding FAQ
Committee: Key contacts
Results: Recent winners
Shows & Trials Guide: What's on the event calendar?

Bearded Collie Club Of NSW
Contact: Secretary Mrs L Brandt. Email: keiramyst@optusnet.com.au – Mobile: 0408 414 361

Border Collie Club Of NSW Inc
Contact: Trial Secretary, Mrs A Moy. Email: ularabcollies@bigpond.com - Mobile 0438 084 351

 

Expressions of Interest - Dogs Australia Judges Herding Tests & Trials 2023

The minimum requirements to be eligible for admission to the Herding Judges Training Scheme, are as follows:-

1          Be a financial Member of DOGS NSW or of another canine controlling body;
2.         be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
3.         be a resident of NSW;
4.         have personally trained and trialed a dog to PT Title for test levels.

For Trial levels you must of gained Started title.
The training will be done in 2 stages:

STAGE 1 - Test Levels:
Dates will be advised when application form received by closing date TBA.

When completed the candidate will be licensed to judge all Test classes if eligible.
 
STAGE 2 -Trial Levels:
When completed the candidate will be licensed to judge what trial course you apply for, if eligible. Dates will be advised when application form received by closing date TBA.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted in writing to DOGS NSW, or email for the attention of the Herding Judges Working Pparty Committee to Sue Fedoryschyn.
Email:  suefed7@optusnet.com.au

Closing date 30th October 2022