Prism Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

Amherst, MA
ph: 413-218-7085 (evenings please)

kelly@prismgsmd.com

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Herding

Depending on the swissy, they have different herding aptitudes.  We have ducks at home and a regulation sized field and take weekly lessons.   Fender is training for AKC herding intermediate A course.  The A course involves an outrun to collect the stock and driving through numerous obstacles.

AKC herding: Fender and Fury both have a Pre-Trial Tested title and Fender has completed his Herding Started Title (with 2 High in Trials).

AHBA herding: Fender and Fury both have a Junior Herding Dog title.

ASCA herding: Fender and Fury both have legs in started on cattle, sheep and ducks.

The courses and required elements are different for the 3 herding organizations, what is available locally depends on your area.




Fender in A Course Cattle in Birdsboro, PA - GSMDCA National Specialty, thanks Deanna!

Fender working on a PT leg at Scarlett's Mill, 2013 German Shepherd National Specialty, Fall 2013

Another of Fender working on a PT leg

Titan playing with some sheep! 


 

Titan at the SCONE herding fun day!


Fender taking the geese through the Y chute on the way to a High in Trial, thanks Cheryl!

On to the Z chute, thanks Cheryl!


 

Fury taking the sheep through a panel on the JHD course.

 Titan eying the Sheep -thanks Peter!

 




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Amherst, MA
ph: 413-218-7085 (evenings please)

kelly@prismgsmd.com