Working Dog Training School
The Working Dog School returns as part of the Australian Kelpie Muster, offering a two-day, hands-on training experience for handlers and their dogs.
Held over two days in conjunction with the Kelpie festival on the King’s Birthday long weekend, this school is a proven part of the Muster program and sells out each year. Early booking is recommended.
Train with Joe Spicer
The school is led by Joe Spicer, one of Australia’s most respected Kelpie trainers and breeders.
- 30+ years training experience
- 6× Australian Working Yard Dog titles
- 100+ trial wins
- Founder of GoGetta Kelpie Stud
Joe’s bloodlines have been recognised nationally, with GoGetta Kelpies featured in the ABC series Muster Dogs, where he has also contributed as a breeder, mentor and trainer.
What the School Covers
This two-day program is designed to develop real, practical working dogs.
Participants will work through:
- Core training fundamentals
- Stock handling and control
- Building confidence and consistency
- Reading stock and positioning
- Progression through the training process
The school is structured to suit a range of experience levels, allowing each handler and dog to progress at a pace appropriate to their stage.
Who Should Attend
This school is suitable for:
- Handlers starting young dogs
- Those developing partially trained dogs
- Producers looking to refine their training approach
- Anyone wanting practical, on-farm applicable skills
Why Attend
Working dogs remain one of the most valuable assets on farm. Investing time in training not only improves day-to-day operations but can also create additional value through the sale of well-trained dogs.
The Working Dog School provides the opportunity to learn from an experienced trainer and apply proven methods in a practical setting.
Limited enrolments available – generally groups of only 12 per session.
For further details contact:
Daniel Ball
0407 615 777
Contact Daniel direct through his facebook event to register