Helping Herding Breeds Thrive in the Urban Environment through Urban Herding

Original Air Date: 21st September 2023

Presenter Bio:

Ellen has made it her mission to help owners of herding breeds connect in a practical way with their dogs so they can live together peacefully and happily. She is a full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers(IMDT), a graduate CBST of the Companion Animal Institute and is currently studying Applied Animal Behaviour and Training at University. 

Ellen has owned Border Collies for her entire adult life, at home she has Efa (3 years old) a budding-ball enthusiast and Piper (1 year old) who is never far behind thanks to her herding drive. Jasper, Ellen’s dog in a million, ignited Ellen’s passion and drive to create The Urban Herder and took her on a vast learning journey across the country. Together Ellen and Jasper travelled the country to work with other trainers, attend seminars and events to seek help with his anxieties, fear, car reactivity and struggle with daily life. On this journey Ellen came across many other owners who were also experiencing issues similar to Jasper who could benefit from the knowledge gained. Although Jasper is no longer here, it is thanks to him that Ellen is able to understand, work with and help others and their herding breed to thrive in the urban environment.

Presentation Detail:

Life in the Urban Environment for Border Collies can elicit frustration due to the limitations on their innate desire to control movement. Nurturing the desire and skill to control movement is key to restoring balance and having a fulfilled herding breed. 

Urban herding or exercises for herding breeds is a conversation between a Border Collie and their Handler that encompasses many skills from working at distance, movement patterns to finding the balance point. The activities will allow you to work with your dogs inherited behaviours. The perfect games for those that do not have access to sheep!

Price: APBC members £12.50 ABTC members £25 Non-members £35

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