ShoresDog Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I just posted a question in the training forum about finding good herding lessons in the San Diego area. I'm not sure if that's the right place for my question, since instead of a livestock operation, I have a small backyard in a beach neighborhood! Please set me straight if this is really the right place to be. Here is my question: Are any of you taking your border collie for sheepdog training in the San Diego area? I'm wondering about opportunities for exposing my border collie Daisy to herding instruction and would love to hear about your experiences. Any input you can provide would be appreciated. I don't have it in mind to compete or anything like that, but I think it could be a really fun activity for us. I got the chance to see two days of the Soldier Hollow Classic this year -- simply amazing and awesome. Seeing those dogs work explained a lot about Daisy's brains and personality. I don't have any illusions it would be easy, but I'd like to see if her drive to herd the cat, small children, and occasionally me could find its true outlet in an activity we could share on a regular basis. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri McDonald Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Shoredogs, I just sent you an email with some info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Try Candy Kennedy in Winchester, CA. Her website is http://www.abcollie.com/ -- click on Dog Training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neobliviscaris06 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi Shoredogs. You have come to the right palce for advice. I have recieved REALLY good stuff from this boards. Here is a link to the upcoming Sheep trials in our area. I am in SD too. There is one coming in Poway and Campo. I am sure you could get some contacts there. I am going to Orange County tomorrow and will be attending the Scottish Games there . They have sheep herding also if I find out anything about the SD area I will let you know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neobliviscaris06 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 http://www.usbcha.com/upcomingtrials.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks! I will appreciate hearing about local people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neobliviscaris06 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Sure no problem . There is a place in Poway that I drive by alot on the corner of Espola and Twin Peaks. I see sheep and Border Collies there all the time. It looks like a farm but they look like they are practicing out there might be a place to take your dog . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Wow, I know just where that is, and it wouldn't be very far (matters because Daisy is not a good car passenger -- she seems to get motion sickness and always looks miserable after long drives). Wonder what it's called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neobliviscaris06 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I'll be drivign by this weekend I will be sure to check. I went by last weekend and there was a BC out herding and a shepard. I cannot quite figure out the road that leads to it yet though...lol. I live in Ramona . Where are you in SD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I'm in La Jolla Shores (hence "ShoresDog"). It's not a neighborhood that would immediately cry "border collie country!" but we seem to be enjoying ourselves anyhow, especially those early mornings on the beach at low tide. After many years of a cats-only household, Daisy happened to us almost two years ago. At about 18 months old, she was an informal (no organization involved) rescue brought to us by our youngest child, off to college, who seemed to think we wouldn't know what to do with ourselves with no kids at home. It hadn't even occurred to me to get a dog, but here I am now, crazy about her and thinking border collies are just the coolest critters. The funny thing is, this turns out to be the way more than a few empty-nesters get a pet. I laugh with another dog lady on the beach about how she also got her beloved dog this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neobliviscaris06 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 AT least she has all that beach and water to experience. Now that I moved up to the San Diego Country Estates in Ramona I feel a border Collie would be great for up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 It sure would be! I fantasize about wide meadows, plenty of room to run, and sheepdogs. Of course foxtails don't figure in those dreams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neobliviscaris06 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 LOl well all ou have to do is drive out East into the backcountry there are plenty of trails and meadows out there with noone in them for the dog to run . IT takes just alittle hiking to get to those nice quiet spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 ShoresDog, I sent you a PM. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thanks to everyone who posted or sent information. I am psyched! By the way, Daisy and Tate (iLLt3cK's new dog) had a romp on the beach. Tate is a gorgeous dog! How fun to meet them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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