H Bar Stockdogs

29/04/2026

🐑 Last few spots for assessments/instinct tests available in May. There will not be any opportunities for new dogs during June.

Fri 1: 9:30-11am
Fri 8: 10:45am
Sat 16: 10:30am

These suit dogs that have never worked stock before, as well as dogs with experience that are new to me, so we can determine what our next steps are.

Each session is one-on-one, runs for approx. 30 minutes and costs $70 (with a discount available for additional dogs within the same family).

PM for more info or to book.

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23/04/2026

🐑 Assessments/instinct tests available in May - PM for more info or to book

I have a few dates available for stockdog assessments and instinct tests. These suit dogs that have never worked stock before, as well as dogs with experience that are new to me, so we can determine what our next steps are - Foundations workshop or private lessons.

Each session is one-on-one, runs for approx. 30 minutes and costs $70 (with a discount available for additional dogs within the same family).

Have a few friends that want to come and try their dogs? I can also offer assessments as a mini clinic with a discount per dog if booked altogether.

Dates:
Fri 1: 9:30-11am
Fri 8: 10:45am
Sat 16: 10:30am

Located in Chiltern, NE Vic

03/03/2026

Foundation stockdog training and instinct testing - March

I have the following availability for new clients (next intake not until May):
- Saturday 7: Assessment/instinct testing FULLY BOOKED - WAITLIST STARTED
- Sunday 15: Assessment/instinct testing FULLY BOOKED - WAITLIST STARTED
- Saturday 21: Foundation workshop - 1 SPOT LEFT. 9am to 1pm, $150, maximum 6 dogs.

Assessment/instinct tests suit the following:
- dogs that have never seen sheep before
- dogs under 9 months of age (I generally don't start training dogs seriously until they are over 9 months but I do expose them to sheep regularly)
- new clients with dogs that have had some stock experience (allows me to assess the dog and determine next steps) - if this is you, you could also consider a Foundation workshop.

Foundation workshops are best suited to dogs over 9 months of age who have shown an interest in working stock already.
- I can cater for any experience level of both dog and handler - the 'foundation' part refers to learning how I train and what foundation exercises (both on and off stock) I consider essential.
- Dogs get two runs on sheep in an appropriate area
- A variety of areas are available, from 15x15m to 45x90m.

All new clients MUST do either an assessment/instinct test or a Foundations workshop to be considered to join my lesson list.

PM to book. Pre-payment is required for all bookings.

24/02/2026

MARCH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

I have a limited number of spots available in March for new clients.

📝🐑Assessments/instinct tests - $70 per dog.
Suitable for dogs that have never worked stock before, as well as experienced stockdogs who are new to me, as an assessment for suitability to go onto a Foundations workshop or lessons.

Dates:
- Saturday 7 FULLY BOOKED
- Sunday 15
- Friday 20 FULLY BOOKED
- Wednesday 25 FULLY BOOKED

🐾🐑 Foundations workshops - $150 per dog
A 4 hour, group workshop with a maximum of 6 dogs. Best suited to dogs who have switched onto working stock already.

Dates:
- Saturday 21: 9am to 1pm - 2 SPOTS LEFT
- Sunday 29: 9am to 1pm - 5 SPOTS LEFT

24/02/2026

Finally cracked an affiliated Novice win with Stockmans Revel!

22/02/2026

📨If you've completed an expression of interest form, check your emails or Messenger for advance notice of available March dates.

Filling out an EOI works like a pre-sale - you'll get a couple of days notice before remaining training spots are advertised publicly.

https://forms.gle/tUoBM6vQgCsQSQWy6

11/02/2026

Expression of interest form now available!

Register your interest in attending an assessment/instinct testing session, or a Foundations workshop.

https://forms.gle/tUoBM6vQgCsQSQWy6

08/02/2026

Fabulous weekend learning how to educate cattle with Allora Working Kelpies.

Lonepine Coyote had his first look (with Stockmans Revel as hard working backup 🤣) and once he develops some confidence, he's gonna go ok!

31/01/2026

WAITLIST STARTED

Looking for a dog school over Easter? Rob Cox from Karrobar Kelpies is coming to Chiltern for a 3 day school from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 April.

There are still fence sitting spots available with your choice of doing 1, 2 or 3 days. PM for more details and cost. A waitlist has been started for working spots.

Previous participants think Rob is so great, they're coming back for the 4th time!

We're limiting this school to 10 participants. We have a variety of training areas to work in, including a round pen, yard course, arena and 8 acre paddock. Camping is available.

04/01/2026

Happy new year! Lonepine Coyote is excited to see what 2026 has in store for us.

Training will start up again in March once the weather has cooled down. We'll be doing things a little differently this year with the introduction of an assessment/instinct testing session for all new students. I'll post an expression of interest form shortly where you can register to get priority access when bookings open.

You'll then have the option of either joining a "Foundations" workshop, if you are new to working stock dogs, or going on the wait list for "Progression" lesson spots. Lessons are booked and priced by time.

Prices:
- Assessment/instinct test: $70 for first dog, $50 for subsequent dogs in the same family at the same time. Midweek and weekend availability.
- Foundations workshop: 4 hours, $150 per dog, max 6 dogs. Weekends only.
- Progression lessons: $60 for 30 minutes - can be one longer run or split into 2, depending on dogs' needs. If split, these will typically shared with one other dog/handler team so you can alternate.
- Specific skills clinics: range from $60 to $120 per dog and may cover release/soft start, flanks, driving, duck training etc.

23/11/2025

Two Facebook posts this week really made me think about what I'm aiming to achieve when I train.

The first relates to equipment. How often do people come away from a clinic thinking "THIS is the tool I need to fix the problems I have"? But what did we do before we had collars, leashes, rakes and so on? A tool is merely an extension of your heart (energy, attitude, whatever you want to call it). If you don't believe in yourself, no tool is going to help you. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HLiC1TpKn/

The second from a friend in Canada is about evidence when choosing a trainer. Often people think trial success is everything - I'm not particularly competitive so that sales tactics isn't open to me. But it did made me think of two quotes - "run your dog, not your mouth" and "cool story, now show me your dog". I'm proud of my dogs and am happy to show you what they can do! Trial wins are the cherry on top.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AtjjBnc8w/

So to answer my initial opener - I train to be better, to help my dogs be better, and to use more heart and less gimmicks in the way I approach things.

Photo of the boys for tax, both ran really well at our last cattle trial this year and I couldn't be prouder of them.

19/10/2025

Rob Cox from Karrobar Kelpies is coming to Chiltern on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November. This will be Rob's third clinic here this year as we've had such fabulous feedback from previous participants.

WAITLIST STARTED (max 2 dogs per person), cost is $480 for the 2 days. PM if you are interested!