Our herding events take place on our fully operational sheep ranch located West of Watrous, SK. or 100 km South East of Saskatoon. Check our facility page to find out what we have to offer.
Being located in Saskatchewan, Canada all events at Dog Tale Ranch are seasonal, taking place from April through November.
If attending your first event with us you can find more information at What to Bring
2012 Herding Events
Shearing the Flock
April 2012 Days to be determined since shearing involves scheduling with a shearing crew.
Shearing days are a unique herding event providing the opportunity for hands on work and sheep handling experience with or without a dog. There is no fee to attend.
Without a Dog - If you are seeking an opportunity to get your hands on some wool and gain sheep experience without a dog this is it.
Jobs includes collecting and bagging wool, sweeping shearing floor, working in the pens with the flock, moving sheep through a race, moving shorn sheep outside the building. You will receive good instruction and work with others. No prior sheep experience is necessary.
With a Dog - This is an opportunity for handler and dog teams with advanced stock experience to broaden their skills doing close stock work. Shearing day is not the time or place for beginner dogs as there is just too much happening.
The work includes moving the whole flock in tight quarters and crowding smaller groups into a separate pen and moving sheep down the race.
Camping allowed on yard site. Accommodations at Watrous/Manitou Beach, 30 km from site
Clinic is with sheep
All breeds and all levels of experience are welcome to attend this herding event; beginners are highly encouraged.
Trudy and Dave bring a wealth of knowledge gained from extensive experience working both cattle and sheep, training stock dogs and teaching people for a living, trialing their dogs and occasionally judging.
Trudy and Dave are a couple of the best clinicians to learn under as a beginner. They make a determined effort to teach stockmanship which goes a long way in understanding why and how stock dogs work.
Dave and Trudy are very popular clinicians who bring out the best in individuals and their dogs.
Immerse yourself in the world of working stock dogs for four full days of sheep camp!
August 23 through 26
Instructors Dave and Trudy Viklund
Cost $500 per dog handler team, with option to bring second dog at no extra cost.
Auditing $35 per day or $120 for all four
Breakfast and lunch provided each day
Camping allowed on yard site. Accommodations at Watrous/Manitou Beach, 30 km from site
Camp is with sheep
Yes, we like Dave and Trudy....and their popularity speaks for itself.
Dave and Trudy have been here to instruct clinics and camps in the past and their combined knowledge of working dogs plus their people skills is superb. The popularity of these instructors is greatly enhanced through their similar style of exhibiting calm control and trust for people, dogs and livestock.
Along with regular training sessions, camp will offer the opportunity of specific activities as desired and applicable to attendees. Sheep camp is really one of the best bangs for your buck.
A leash for your dog. Be prepared to walk with your dog out to the working areas
a crate, x-pen or tie out and what you require to set up an area for your dog to rest
a chair
Good working footwear that will keep your feet protected and comfortable
Clothing to keep you comfortable throughout the changing weather of the day(s)
Comfortable work clothes that you are okay with getting dirty. Layers of clothing are a good idea
Drinks and snacks for yourself
A notebook and pen to take notes (you'll never remember all the tips)
What about cameras and video recorders? Always ask permission from the host and the clinician first. Do not share pictures or video on the internet without verbal or written consent from the human subject(s).
Our herding events take place on our fully operational sheep ranch located West of Watrous, SK. or 100 km South East of Saskatoon. Check our 
