brookcove
Posted : 10/4/2006 6:37:37 PM
I've had GSDs, Mals, and Tervs here. I'm not really a trainer, but I have good ones here for clinics on a regular basis.
I have a friend who is moving to Kentucky who breeds and operates a small sheep farm with Tervs. She is a pretty well known trainer and specializes in Belgians/GSDs. They ARE very "special", I've noticed. But they can learn regular working techniques just as well as any other stockdog. And it's easier to find training - I know there's people up your way, for instance.
Here is a Mal learning the ropes at my last clinic:
The only major breed I haven't had here is Corgis. If you were serious about trying out herding with any of your dogs I'm sure I could find you someone a lot closer to you!