Find a Seminar or Clinic
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Herding Clinics:
This area of the website is dedicated to Clubs hosting an upcoming competition SEMINAR and for the exhibitors who want to do better with their dog or get started the right way by learning from those with a LOT of experience. Add your event here to reach more exhibitors at NO CHARGE!
Events are organized by date, then by the city/state they are in, if they fall on the same date.
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A great place to find herding / stockdog clinics or trainers around the United States is at the Working Stockdogs website. Click their logo to be taken to the "Clinics" page:
XP Ranch has multiple clinics listed for 2026 with dates, city/state and an email contact to get more information. Click here to go to their website.
Stockdog Clinic with Larry Painter
All levels welcome from beginner to advanced - See flyer for additional details.
Where: Gig Harbor, WA
When: August 8 - 12, 2026!
Cost: Working spots - $200 (Sheep only) / $75 Audit All spots include continental breakfast & lunch.
Contact: PackLeader Farm
Email: herdingfool2@gmail.com
Stockdog Clinic with David Henry of
Fieldstone Stockdogs
Where: Ford City, PA @ Crooked Creek Horse Park
When: August 14 - 16, 2026!
Cost: $400/spot
Private Lessons: $80 for 30 minutes or $150 for an hour
Registration & Questions: Nikki 724-504-9569 / Amanda 724-712-5513
Camping: Erica 724-984-3991
Stockdog Clinic with judge, Jordan Markowski
Three days of working dogs and building skills right after a trial!
Where: Ashville, NY
When: August 19 - 21, 2026!
Cost: Not available
Contact: Jean Barrett
Email: thedogandewe@gmail.com
Stockdog Clinic with Kent herbel
All levels welcome. All Herding breeds welcome - See flyer for additional details.
Where: Arlington, WA
When: August 21 - 23, 2026!
Cost: Working spots - $400
Contact: XP Ranch / Cindy Jennings
Email: CLJ868@yahoo.com
Breauna Blizek & Lacey Haskell Stockdog Clinics
All levels welcome. - See flyer for additional details.
Where: Friend, Nebraska
When: August 29 & 30, 2026
Cost: Working spots - $300/ 1st dog or $50 per day Audit
Contact: Lacey Haskell
Email: titaniumacres5@gmail.com
Phone: 402-947-1639
Jacque Tinker Herding Clinic
Limited to Herding Breeds ONLY, but all levels are welcom - See flyer for additional details.
Where: Cameron, TX
When: September 26 & 27, 2026
Cost: Working spots - $150/ per dog, per day. Audit $25
Contact: Texas Herding Association