Working Dog School
Product Description
Description
Gary White’s Working Dog School is coming to the Australian Agricultural Centre. Whites Kelpie Stud began 60 years ago in Nyngan, and Gary has been working with Kelpies since he was very young. His talents with training working dogs now demand that he travel all over the world.
- Suitable for beginner to trained dogs
- Suitable for beginner handler to experienced handler
- Designed for stock working and herding dog breeds
- Step by step training course starting from pup stage to fully trained dog
- Stress free weekend designed to learn about stock handling and training man’s best friend in a relaxed fun atmosphere
- Bring your own whistles and water bowls
- Available to come one day if unavailable over the two
Details
Learn how to train working dogs and become a handler.
-$680 for a working spot (with up to 3 dogs) for two days.
–$350 for a working spot (with up to 3 dogs) for one day.
-$350 for fence sitters for two days.Â
Morning tea and lunch included.
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Working Dog School
Learn how to train working dogs and become a handler.
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