Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier?

Jax08 · 06-22-2009, 11:39 AM

Jax was introduced to goats this weekend and had a grand ole time. Are there any trainers in this area?

http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...=1#Post1114920

**Amaruq** · 06-22-2009, 11:50 AM

Western NY Herding Yeah I know you are in the East but there are a couple out that way listed too. If I were closer though I would LOVE to go to Raspberry Ridge which is on that side of PA.

Jax08 · 06-22-2009, 12:12 PM

That's exactly what I'm looking for!!! Holy cow!! Hum Hollow in Ithaca NY is an hour from!! Sugarbush Gap in Windsor NY is even closer!!

Raspberry hill is about 2 1/2- 3 hours.

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

**Amaruq** · 06-22-2009, 12:32 PM

You are very welcome. The two in NY state I would definitely contact them before you go and check on their experience working with GSD. They both tend to be more BC and Aussie which is a different herding style than GSD's go naturally. While Raspberry Ridge has mainly Border Collies from what I understand they seem to understand that GSD work differently and they use their skills instead of making them try to fit into a BC/Aussie style. Might be work the extra drive. We had a mini board meet up at Wind Over Woods in Conesus, NY and I was VERY happy with the way she handled all of my Sheps and the folks that went with me were please as well (I believe).

Jax08 · 06-22-2009, 12:36 PM

I emailed Sugarbush Gap. I'm so excited!!

Jax08 · 06-22-2009, 12:38 PM

I know absolutley nothing about herding. Sometimes I think she does agility for me and not because she wants too. Are there any websites that have helpful information?

When they email me back I'll ask about her GSD experience? Is there anything specific I should ask?

She actually has a picture of a rottie on there. Are they herding dogs?

**Amaruq** · 06-22-2009, 12:58 PM

Yes, Rotties are actually a herding AND draft (working) dog.

I would simply ask if they have any experience working with tending type dogs like German Shepherds.

Jax08 · 06-22-2009, 01:04 PM

Sugarbush referred me to Hum Hollow.

**Amaruq** · 06-22-2009, 01:18 PM

Did they give a reason? Feel free to PM if necessary.

Jax08 · 06-22-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Quote:There is a lot more going on here (West Windsor) regarding herding lessons in the winter. I suggest going over to Sharon Garland's Sunday morning herding sessions east of Ithaca. Sharon helps people out if they are new to herding and has sheep that are used to working with beginner dogs.

Sounds like Ithaca is more equipped for beginners? I sent an email but the website says it's better to call her.

06-22-2009, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,331	Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? Jax was introduced to goats this weekend and had a grand ole time. Are there any trainers in this area? http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...=1#Post1114920 __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

06-22-2009, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? Western NY Herding Yeah I know you are in the East but there are a couple out that way listed too. If I were closer though I would LOVE to go to Raspberry Ridge which is on that side of PA. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

06-22-2009, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,331	Re: Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? That's exactly what I'm looking for!!! Holy cow!! Hum Hollow in Ithaca NY is an hour from!! Sugarbush Gap in Windsor NY is even closer!! Raspberry hill is about 2 1/2- 3 hours. Thank you thank you thank you!!! __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

06-22-2009, 12:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? You are very welcome. The two in NY state I would definitely contact them before you go and check on their experience working with GSD. They both tend to be more BC and Aussie which is a different herding style than GSD's go naturally. While Raspberry Ridge has mainly Border Collies from what I understand they seem to understand that GSD work differently and they use their skills instead of making them try to fit into a BC/Aussie style. Might be work the extra drive. We had a mini board meet up at Wind Over Woods in Conesus, NY and I was VERY happy with the way she handled all of my Sheps and the folks that went with me were please as well (I believe). __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

06-22-2009, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,331	Re: Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? I emailed Sugarbush Gap. I'm so excited!! __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

06-22-2009, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,331	Re: Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? I know absolutley nothing about herding. Sometimes I think she does agility for me and not because she wants too. Are there any websites that have helpful information? When they email me back I'll ask about her GSD experience? Is there anything specific I should ask? She actually has a picture of a rottie on there. Are they herding dogs? __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

06-22-2009, 12:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? Yes, Rotties are actually a herding AND draft (working) dog. I would simply ask if they have any experience working with tending type dogs like German Shepherds. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

06-22-2009, 01:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,331	Re: Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? Sugarbush referred me to Hum Hollow. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

06-22-2009, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Trainers - PA Northern Tier/NY Southern Tier? Did they give a reason? Feel free to PM if necessary. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

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