Guild of Shepherds & Collies

This Herding Breed is a Belgian Beauty

The Bouvier des Flandres is a herding breed recommended for experienced owners only. With its heavy build, large, upright ears and shaggy coat, the Bouvier des Flandres is a standout among herding breeds. They are generally steady and calm, unlike…

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building an incredible athlete

Building an Incredible Athlete

Majority of the population are under the assumption that to have a well-behaved dog you need to just exercise the &#$% out of him or her and they will be so tired that they can’t practice bad/negative behaviours. True….. to…

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barn hunt

The Barn Hunt Buzz

By now you have probably heard rumors of a “new” dog sport sweeping the nation – involving barns, straw, rats and PVC tubes. With THAT combination, most people are immediately intrigued. Does Barn Hunt use wild rats? Are the rats…

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Cool Down Is Important, Too!

You carefully warmed up your enthusiastic herding dog, competed successfully, and now you can relax and cheer on your friends after putting your dog in his crate with a bucket of water and a fan.  Well, not quite so fast….

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