Age to introduce sheep & Intervals question

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AnuShelties

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I have a young, 10 week old girl who I would love to get involved in herding. Because our teacher is over two and a half hours away, I can't go very often. How often can I get away with going without wasting time?
 
I don't know the answer to your "intervals" question, but I do remember that there was a post not too long ago with two 8-12 week old shelties running with some sheep. So it seems that you can introduce them rather early.
 
our herding trainer- that we've been to once- though Cranpup was there without me so he's been twice- says early is good. get them used to sheep early. just haven't had time to get over there since June.
 
I know the breeder of my dog (Sherri) has a pup that started herding sheep at 10 weeks old. I am not sure how often she takes him though.
 
Thanks so much! Now that the weather seems to be on our side, we will schedule a time.

But as far as intervals of training goes: for instance, most people compete in Obedience train about twice or three times a week. Agility is about the same. Would Herding be the same or would once a month suffice?
 
Chase is going to be starting to herd soon.

I emailed a farm already and they said we can start him as soon as possible.

He will only be going once or twice a month though as the farm is an hour away but it is near my cousins house so next summer we might start going every weekend.
 
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