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Yes there is the Qld Herding Association if you email Laurelle at [email protected] she can give you all the information Tracey

I have a litter of puppies at home at the moment and although it is a show litter I have 3 bitches picked out which I consider are suitable to be shown at this age and will be putting them on ducks this week (Ducks in a small round pen with in a large round yard) and determine which ones i run on. Can't put any commands on 7 week old pups but you can see which ones are free moving and keen, the ones that will be too sticky and some that may not be interested. Once I work out which pups I will run on they will get this 3-4 times a week I like the round yard concept as it also patterns the pups at this age to form the arc I want in my dogs. Wont do any formal training till much later but this will keep the interest up and start the whole process alot sooner. I will also be introducing driving into my training alot earlier then I have done before. Tracey

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...em=270269497202 Not sure if this is allowed but i have some agility equipment I am selling on ebay Tracey

I started herding with my old boy when he was 8.5 years old you get what you put into a dog I don't think they are ever too old Tracey

Only have 4 spots left so if you are interested need to get in quick as Colin will only take 10 dog handler teams Tracey

Hi Due to popular demand I have talked Colin into coming up again this year his advance Clinic last year was well attended and I have had people badgering me to get the info up so they can come before all the spots are books . This will be an advance clinic for dogs that are working at Started level and above, the dog must have a reasonably good stop and is starting to know sides. (Even if you are not competing at Started level but your dog has a stop and maybe sides this clinic is for you) We will be covering alot of the stuff we did in the 1st & 2nd clinic and also dealing with how to work obstacles and outruns/Casts, Shedding, Penning etc Dates 5th 6th 7th May 2008 Limited to 10 People only (If you choose to run 2 dogs each dog will get the time divided between them) Please remember Colin's method teaches the handler to train their dog, anyone can go out handler your dog make it look good but Colin likes to go home knowing people are able to carry on with their training themselves. So its best to concentrate on one dog for the clinic. Preference will be given to people doing all three days. Price will be $175 for the 3 days which includes Lunch, Stock fee and afternoon and Morning Tea Money is required by 14th March 2008 so that I can book Colin’s airfare (Please make Chqs out to Border Collie Club of Qld) If interested please let me know as numbers are limited email [email protected] Tracey

Well we had the first meeting of the Queensland Herding Association last night and People that are committed to herding attended and took on rolls to make the club work and get it up and running. I would like to invite people to join the club so we can get the club working towards providing suitable sheep for all breeds to work in the Brisbane Metropolitan Area. The only way we can get the sheep used to all the herding breeds is for these dogs to work the sheep. The yahoo email list web site link is below but it is only taking financial Members of the club. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QldHerdingAssociation/ the list will be used to inform members when activities and training days are on and any other information the Members will need to know about. This is a club where anyone with any of the herding breeds can get involved and get the training and sheep time we badly need in Brisbane. We promote all people involved in herding and are happy to promote other facilities and trainers to ensure the Herding people of Qld get the best possible help and facilities and stock available. So if you are keen on Herding you need to make that move and get involved or it wont happen. If anyone needs a membership form you can email me at [email protected] Tracey

Yes I am proud to Say Abigail has become the first Herding Champion in Australia and is very close to becoming a Verstile Herding Champion VHCH she has her High in Trial from the Advanced Class in B Course so only needs 4 more passes over 75 to become a VHCH. I also have another dog Bell who is also very close to her HCH I am hoping she will be the first Dual Herding Champion as she also has her CH and is a Best in Show winner. But those HIT are hard to get from the Advanced Class we can only hope Tracey

Hi Everyone, The CCCQ Herding Sub-Committee is starting off the Herding Events for 2008 by holding an information night. The main focus of this night is to introduce the new Rules and Regulations for Herding, which came into force at the beginning of this year. This will be of interest to anyone who judges, organises, helps out and competes in herding events. The details are - Where - Durack Judges Training room When - 7.00 p.m., Friday 08/02/08. The evening will be introduced by Skeeta Ryan, chair of the CCCQ Herding Sub-Committee. The speaker will be Tracey Lamb. Tracey was the Qld. representative on the Rules Review Committee and was also on the Working Party on the Championship Rules. (Also, the Rules Review Committee was chaired by Skeeta). There will be some time for discussion and explanation. We would like the trainee judges to stay behind at the end for a few minutes to introduce their training program for the year. For any questions about this night, please contact Skeeta or myself. Regards, Peter

Well its now Official got a call from the CCCQ to say Abigail's HCH has been approved but because its the first one in Australia the Computer has printed it behind her name not in front so they will send the Certificate out when they have this fixed. But I am still pretty excited A Friend Came over and took some great shots of the dogs which I will put up when she has finished working on them but she sent me a few which I love. and heres one with her Mate Gunnar cooling off after a training session We work these two dogs together Abigail and myself are down one end of the Paddock and Lisa and Gunnar are at the other end, we take turns sending our dog picking the sheep and bringing them down the paddock. then when they are down the paddock I call abigial off and Lisa sends Gunnar. We get alot more training in with out always having to walk back down a long paddock. Looking forward to the herding Season just wished it would stop raining so i can get some training in at nite after work Tracey

Thanks Guys its a very Special Title for me Tracey

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Glad you enjoyed your first taste, will be Interesting to see if she remembers anything Next week. I was impressed with her when she first went out most novice dogs just go straight in on the sheep and she went to the outside and arced around naturally, so i hope she keeps that up. Tracey

Sorry about the date change I am not sure depends if I can get enouigh interest, the more advanced Clinic in May i have a lot of interest and places should fill up fast once i get sorted and work out the details. But if i can get 10 people i am sure colin would come up again. Although its hard as he has most states want him to come. Tracey

Colin Webster has agreed to come up again 8th and 9th March for a beginners Clinic this will cover the basics of his method which we have found works with all breeds. It’s a safe way to start even the most full on dogs , is safe for Sheep and handler and a great way for Novice Handlers to learn the essential foundations of Herding. If you are interested in attending cost is $150.00 for both days which includes Lunch and Stock fee. Because of the nature of this method we will only take people that can do the both days as we have found in the pass to really get any results you need to do both days to cover all that is required. At this stage the Clinic will either be a Durack or Chambers Flat and start time will be 8am. All herding Breeds are welcome Money is required by 1st Feb 2008 to Secure one of the 10 spots available. Contact Tracey [email protected] Tracey Lamb Fidelis Border Collies