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Tag Archives: clinic
Gordon Watt April, 2020 Clinic Moved
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Gordon Watt clinic, scheduled for Heatherhope for April 23 to 26, has been cancelled for here. But Gordon and Kerry Watt invite people to contact them for a possible clinic at their farm for … Continue reading
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Another Snowy, Character-building Gordon Watt Clinic
It happened late last April. It happened again this Halloween. Our semi-annual Gordon Watt clinic here at Heatherhope Farm is getting to be the kind of thing that builds real character. It was in 1895 that we last had an … Continue reading
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Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 Gordon Watt Clinic
Gordon Watt, champion sheepdog handler and popular trainer of other handlers, has been an important part of life at Heatherhope for many years. Gordon is a lifelong shepherd and dog handler, following in his father’s footsteps, so his experience and understanding run deep. … Continue reading
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Gordon Watt Sheepdog Clinic Nov. 2-5
Gordon Watt, 2016 Reserve National Champion of the U.S., Handler of the Year of the Wisconsin Working Stock Dog Association for 2016, World Sheep Dog Trials Champion of 2005, returns to offer a four-day handling clinic here at Heatherhope Farm, … Continue reading
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Students well pleased with Gordon Watt clinic
Handler after handler walked off the field thrilled by the improvements their dogs and their handling made in a very short time. Gordon Watt, Irish, English and World Champion … Continue reading
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Gordon Watt Dog Handling Clinic, Nov. 7 and 8
Gordon Watt of England will return to Heatherhope Farm for his third sheepdog handling clinic here, Thursday and Friday, November 7 and 8, 2013. Approximate times for the clinic are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eight working slots are now … Continue reading
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Personal Remarks on Bobby Dalziel Clinic
Bobby Dalziel clinic can be very helpful in learning to train and handle dogs quietly and effectively. Continue reading
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Tagged Bobby Dalziel, Border Collies, clinic, Dogs, herding, Scotland, shepherd
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Bobby Dalziel Returns to Heatherhope for April, 2012 Clinic
Top Scottish sheepdog handler and trainer, Bobby Dalziel, returns to Heatherhope Farm April 26 through May 1 for a handling clinic. Continue reading
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Tagged Bobby Dalziel, clinic, handling, lessons, Scotland, Sheepdogs
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Aled Owen Leaves Handlers Happy
Aled Owen sheepdog handling clinic at Heatherhope was of great help to nine handlers and their 13 dogs. Continue reading
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Aled Owen Dog Handling Clinic Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Aled Owen, one of the world’s top sheepdog trainers, will conduct a training clinic at Heatherhope Farm, August 31 to September 2, 2010. Continue reading
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Tagged Aled, clinic, Dogs, handling, herding, lessons, Owen, Sheepdogs, shepherd, shepherding, training
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