Sheepdog Experience Day with Nij Vyas
The perfect gift for Birthdays, Weddings and Christmas & Hen Parties
"Never in a million years did I ever think that I could take so many lessons, applicable to every life, from such an activity"
Paulo Rio De Jinero (Brazil)
Border Collie Fan Club
Everyone loves the Border Collie which has many wonderful and natural attributes for working with sheep. Even before any training takes place the Collie is gifted with raw but natural abilities for speed, diligence, guile, and tenacity. There are many situations where the Collie’s natural reactions will not only be correct but quicker than any command you can deliver.
If you simply love Border Collies and enjoy watching them work and wish to find out more about how they are trained for farm work and sheepdog trials I can offer you the opportunity to come and spend half a day with me and my dogs, midst the most wonderful countryside in Leicestershire, on the Caudal Hills. The region is rich with local history and what better way to to stop for lunch than to go to the Bell Inn in East Langton, parts of which date back to 1628.
Accommodation can also be provided at the Bell, with a generous discount of 15%. A varied and exciting menu is on offer with friendly staff.
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Our experience days are suitable for both individuals, couples or to groups (5-7 maximum). We also cater for specialist groups such as dog training clubs, rescue societies and businesses. Whether you are a lover of Border collies, the countryside or wish to engage in team building we can cater for all your needs. Our experience days have proved to be popular not only for visitors from the UK but worldwide with people coming from as far as South Africa, Brazil, Australia, Hong Kong and Spain.
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Itinerary
Arrival and Welcome at Langton Premier Inn , Melton Road, East Langton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7TG. Tel: 0871 527 8764 (This is by arrangement depending on where you are travelling from and you will be advised in advance)
Introduction to the sheepdogs
Briefing on Activities
Demonstration of the potential of sheepdogs
Training Exercise with an experienced dog
Break for Lunch (not included in price) - Please note that on Sundays the Bell Inn has a carvery. If this is a problem please let us know in advance. (Lunch will last approximately one hour)
Training session - learning the basics
Debriefing
What you can expect
Walk the Caudal hills that the dogs work on daily
To be educated about the traditional art of shepherding with Border Collies
Experience the thrill of working with livestock at close hand
Work both fully trained and young dogs
Discover the power of silence, confidence and calmness
To be able to multi-task whilst being mobile - Men will find this easy!
To understand how three species, each with a mistrust of one another can come together and work in harmony
To be thrilled, surprised, exercised, excited and exhilarated, and laughter!
When possible photographs will be taken to record your day and emailed to you .Photos may also be reproduced on our websites. If you do not want photos taken please advise of this in advance.
Please watch the video below to get a feel for what you can expect on the day.
Duration
Please allow approximately 5 hours for the Sheepdog experience. Consideration will be given to the health and welfare of both the sheep and dogs at all times.
Dress
Please wear suitably warm clothes as you will be outside during part of this experience. Walking boots or wellingtons in the winter are a must.
Availability
The Sheepdog Experience is available from Monday - Friday with select weekends throughout the year.
Payment
Payment in full is required with the booking form. Download here
Family option 1 - 2 adults plus 1 child under 10 years
Family option 2 - 2 adults plus one child between 10-16years.
Family option 3 - 2 adults plus two children between 10-16 years
For each additional child over the age of 10 years a fee of £10 per child will apply when accompanied by two adults.
Group of 5-7 adults - £50 pp
No cancellations or refunds within 14 days of event.
Cheques to be made payable to: Bertie D.T.
If you wish to obtain a gift voucher for a family member or friend for the above experience please do not hesitate to contact me.
Risk Assessment
We endeavour to ensure that your experience with us is a safe and pleasant one; please take note of the following:
In the winter the ground can be wet and slippery so please ensure that appropriate footwear and clothing is worn. The weather can change very suddenly on the Caudals. The lowland areas are fairly flat though care should be taken whilst walking on the hills where there are ant hills, rabbit warrens and badger sets.
Please would you also ensure that you do not approach the dogs or livestock without prior consent as working dogs can sometimes act in an unpredictable manner as can sheep. By avoiding both hand, eye contact and bending over them you will ensure that the dogs maintain their healthy respect and trust in you. Where possible the dangers will be pointed out to you at the beginning of sessions. Parents are asked to discuss these points with their children prior to arriving.
We accept no responsibility where the above advice is breached for any accidents or injuries sustained or for any damage to property. Children must be supervised at all times by their parents. By booking with us it is understood that you agree and abide by the above risk assessment.
Last reviewed 05/10/2011
For details of prices please email us on:
nij@sheepdog-training.co.uk
View photos and testimonials for the sheepdog experience here
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