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DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER CAMPS: I train strictly with the dog’s natural ability and do not believe in mechanical training methods. Anybody can train a dog to get up, get down, go left, and go right, but to do this while working with the dog’s natural instincts and maintaining and improving on these instincts is how I do it. SUMMER CAMP 101: BEGINNERS For the beginning beginners and those that have never done a camp with me before. Camp 101 will cover how to start a dog in a round pen, herding types, dog instinct (why they do what they do), and how to deal with it. You will learn how to use your body and a stick as an aid not a weapon. Stock sense: can't train the dog unless you understand the stock. You will learn what balance is and how to use it to your advantage. Corners/square flanks- what are they and the importance of developing them. Outruns, half-moons, parallel drives, and driving (no, not my car!). Sounds like a lot? You bet it is; you will be overwhelmed, but you will go home with tapes to help you muddle through and then hopefully you will be back for...... SUMMER CAMP 102: NOT A BEGINNER ANY MORE Where we will review Summer Camp 101 and really get into driving, fine tuning (everything), longer outruns, maybe Heart Attack Hill (if you've done your homework), take pens, whistles, consistency, and follow through. More tapes and more lectures. 101 is a prerequisite for 102. After that, if you are ready then.... SUMMER CAMP 103: TRIALING AND STOCKMANSHIP CAMP Where we will work on different trialing courses. How to make obstacles, stay out of the dog’s way, lots of stockmanship, problem solving (what happens if….?), and what a judge should be looking for while judging. Minimal taping, but we will be playing with my “toys” every day during lecture. Camp 101 and 102 are a prerequisite for this camp. A good one to audit. JUDGING CAMP: This camp is geared towards those who want to judge or want to understand trialing in the ASCA program from a judge’s perspective. We will discuss rules the judges must follow, what to do about it if they don’t, and what a judge can do if it is impossible to follow a rule. Understanding the importance of “ability to control stock”; what it means and what to look for while judging. It is possible we may touch on other programs, but this camp will be specific to my judging experiences within ASCA. We will run the ASCA courses and judge each other’s runs. Dogs must be capable of running at least a Started ASCA Course. A good camp to audit. REPEAT OFFENDERS CAMP: Where just about anything can happen and oftentimes does. Bring good shoes, you will be up Heart Attack Hill. Much more physical than 101, 102, & 103. No structured lectures, you should know it all by now. Only taped if you need it. Lots of cattle to work. If you can ride don't be surprised if you find yourself on a horse, bring your own if you want. At this camp I do not always supervise you. Be prepared to work hard and play hard. 101 and 102 are a prerequisite for this camp. REMEMBER IT'S OK TO REPEAT ANY OF THE CAMPS IF THAT'S WHAT FITS INTO YOUR SCHEDULE OR GOALS.
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