Astra Sheepdog Centre - Sheepdog training centre

Astra Border Collies

Astra Shepherding Centre

Astra Dorper Sheep

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This area is for owners of "Astra" bred and/or trained sheepdogs.

Purchasers of "Astra" Dorper and White Dorpers.

Handlers who have attended clinics with Janet Beale


	SHEEPDOG TRAINING CENTRE On the following pages you will see the dogs in training through the various stages. We specialize in giving all the dogs a thorough grounding in the basics of working with sheep. Our methods are based on using the dogs natural language and the dog is never forced into work or learning. We try to ensure the following in all lessons. Natural Simple and easy to learn minimum stress for dog, handler and sheep promote confidence FEMALE DOGS As the heading implies all the dogs in this section are females, we intend to show photo's and soon to come, video's of these dogs right through the training process. Dogs shown on these pages may be available for purchase at any time to the right person. MALE DOGS As the heading implies all the dogs in this section are males, we intend to show photo's and video's of these dogs right through the training process. Dogs shown on these pages may be available for purchase at any time to the right person. HANDLER/DOG TRAINING We hold training clinics and individual training for handlers and dogs throughout the year. We DO NOT take dogs in for training on their own as it is always the handler that requires the training or requires to make the time available to put into the dog, after all the dog already has an instinctive knowledge of sheep, we are just there to guide the dog towards developing this instinct towards becoming the perfect working sheepdog. FAQ (Frequently asked questions) Because we are so busy on the farm and with the dogs, we have placed here a list of frequently asked questions relating to the purchase of a working sheepdog, their handling and training.