Matt Heim Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 Hi, I have a border collie that has been living with my parents for the last three years and I want to train her either in herding or agility but I really don't know where to start. I live in the Towson, MD area and any sugestions would be appreciated. She is a great dog and learns really fast so I think she will do well. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockbc Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 I am not at all experienced with Herding but me and my BC have been through, and are still going through, Agility training. It's so much fun!! ^_~ you will love it, for sure. First things first, does this girl have solid basic Obedience skills? She should be able to down, stay, wait, leave it, have a very solid recall and she needs to be at least tolerant of other dogs/people. If she does have all of this down (if not, she will need to go to a few weeks of group obedience classes), just search Google for Agility clubs in Towson MD. You will need to start off in Beginning Agility, which introduces you and your dog to the equiptment, contacts, hand signals, etc. Then you'll advance up until you're ready to compete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anne Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Matt, here are some things to check out going on in Maryland over the next couple of months. (1). May 18 & 19th and May 20,21, & 22 (a 2 day clinic and a 3 day clinic)Bright Water Herding Clinic, in Havre de Grace, Md., with Kathy Knox, you can go as an observer to learn and make contacts (which is what I am doing)or you can participate: email Paxtonhil@aol.com for info (2). May 7&8 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Howard County Farigrounds, West Friendship, Maryland (www.sheepandwool.org) for info. Let me know through the boards, and I will send you a list of some books that were recommended to me on herding. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3crazybcs Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Matt- Try going to www.cleanrun.com and then agility info center. You can search for agility clubs and instructors in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie etc Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Hi Matt- check out Oriole Dog Training Club -- here's the website - they do agility, obedience, flyball, and are very close to you. http://www.orioledogclub.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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