Fisher Stockdogs/Goodwin Kennels

Fisher Stockdogs/Goodwin Kennels This is the "fan page" for Derek Fisher's Border Collies. Please contact me about lessons, clinics, custom training or judging. Hi, I'm Derek John Fisher.

I've been training, breeding and providing services (clinics, lessons, judging, and custom training) border collies, for the last 20 years, to help me manage my sheep flock, feeder and slaughter calves, and compete in sheep and cattle dog trials. This page is meant to help keep you informed, offer contact information and provide the occasional insight into what's going on in my part of the greater

stock dog world. Feel free to call, text email or send a messenger pigeon with any questions or thoughts you might have that I can help with.

Took the dogs on several long hikes in the mountains. A bit of fresh air and fall scenery is just what’s needed sometime...
11/01/2024

Took the dogs on several long hikes in the mountains. A bit of fresh air and fall scenery is just what’s needed sometimes.

Adult Midg getting serious. The boys (sheep) weren’t too excited about getting worked but she doesn’t seem to care if th...
09/12/2024

Adult Midg getting serious. The boys (sheep) weren’t too excited about getting worked but she doesn’t seem to care if they just learn to walk backwards lol!

Baby Midg back in the day 💙💙
09/09/2024

Baby Midg back in the day 💙💙

Happy dogs sometimes leads to a less than glamorous looking person… but hey, it’s all about happy dogs
09/05/2024

Happy dogs sometimes leads to a less than glamorous looking person… but hey, it’s all about happy dogs

Thanks to everyone who came out to play dogs with me this weekend! The weather was perfect for working dogs but next tim...
08/26/2024

Thanks to everyone who came out to play dogs with me this weekend! The weather was perfect for working dogs but next time I’ll try to not make it a weekend when there’s also a local trial 🤦🏼

Hey everyone! I just got access to a great new training field close to my home in New Plymouth, ID and was thinking I’d ...
08/19/2024

Hey everyone! I just got access to a great new training field close to my home in New Plymouth, ID and was thinking I’d host a small, and inexpensive, fun/training day. Let me know if you’re interested in my private messages!

P.S. this is not a pic of the training field lol!

I’m super proud that two dogs I’ve bred (Goodwin Nell and her grandson Goodwin Moss) have been picked to be the face of ...
08/17/2024

I’m super proud that two dogs I’ve bred (Goodwin Nell and her grandson Goodwin Moss) have been picked to be the face of the incredible Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials two different years! Goodwin Moss is run by Alasdair MacRae and has been doing well for him.

Good luck to everyone going to Meeker this year! I sure wish I was going! But hopefully next year!

This little girl looks like she might be hitting the trials field this fall/winter!
08/17/2024

This little girl looks like she might be hitting the trials field this fall/winter!

Good News! I just got Goodwin Mac's DNA panel back and he is cleared on everything except he's a carrier for TNS... Also...
08/14/2024

Good News! I just got Goodwin Mac's DNA panel back and he is cleared on everything except he's a carrier for TNS... Also it looks like he can only throw black and white or tricolored puppies.

I guess Packer thought my sleeves were too short or too long… I wonder if he’s gonna have much grip
07/13/2024

I guess Packer thought my sleeves were too short or too long… I wonder if he’s gonna have much grip

Merry Christmas everyone! Nell is feeling extra festive. She just at all the cat’s food and now is devouring her bone I ...
12/25/2023

Merry Christmas everyone! Nell is feeling extra festive. She just at all the cat’s food and now is devouring her bone I gave her. Don’t worry the rest of the dogs are also having their bone but I didn’t think sharing a picture of a bunch of velociraptors would be very festive for this particular day.

🤣🤣🤣
12/25/2023

🤣🤣🤣

More morning views.
10/17/2023

More morning views.

Good morning!
10/12/2023

Good morning!

To my friends who knew Terry Folsom. Here is my tribute to her. May she be at peace
08/29/2023

To my friends who knew Terry Folsom. Here is my tribute to her. May she be at peace

Dog training troubles Part of the real challenge I have as being a breeder of dogs, trainer of dogs and occasionally sel...
08/10/2023

Dog training troubles
Part of the real challenge I have as being a breeder of dogs, trainer of dogs and occasionally selling dogs is wondering and hoping that the dogs I sell are, in fact, in good homes. When I have a litter of puppies they are cherished and loved and played with constantly. I’ve told people “you might buy a dog from me but they’ll always be my puppy” and it’s been true.

Well I “had” a “friend” (we don’t talk anymore) who bought two females from me claiming she wanted to upgrade her kennel, have better dogs than what she had currently and downsize. So I agreed. Well she proceeded to turn those two females into cash cows, breeding them on every heat cycle for over a year and a half. When I went to visit this “friend” the dogs were stained in f***s and looked at me like “what did you do? Why am I here and not home with you?!” Needless to say it broke my heart so I took action on getting them back. It took some time but I finally have them home.

When I first got them back they were covered in matted hair and couldn’t even go for a walk without getting sore footed because they had literally been living in f***s covered kennels and pumping out puppies. Never getting worked or walked and living a life that seems like hell.

These were dogs that I bred and raised and started and for the last year and a half have hardly been let out of their kennels. I cherished these dogs, loved on them and created a bond that, to this day, is unbroken.

The “friend” in question went on to try and say that they were neglected and not properly started even though she was the one who was guilty of neglect and abuse.

The last time I was at her place she had at least 40 dogs. Most were two to three to a kennel and I’ve never seen them be worked, walked or even petted. It disgusts me that people take this path. Especially when these dogs only want to have companionship and partnership.

I say this for a few reasons. First off if you want to train dogs professionally get ready for a lot of work. You have to be willing to get up early, walk miles with your dogs, train for hours and take the time to make a connection with them. This is different for every dog, but you have to be adaptable. Secondly: be careful about who you support. I’ve done a lot for this person, never charging my full rates because she was a “friend” ( or so I thought) and dropping everything to be there for her. She doesn’t deserve that kind of support and I would never let her have one of my dogs for any reason ever again. Thirdly: we have to, as a group, start supporting people more who have integrity about the breed and about the dogs in their care. Training sometimes can be challenging, but ensuring that the challenging times are met with love and understanding at the end of that tunnel is critical.

All I can say is that I’m glad my dogs are back and happy and healthy and not covered in matted hair and s**t stains anymore.

Welcome home Midg and Gyp

“In a perfect world, human beings would co-exist harmoniously. Like a rainbow. A multitude of colors each layer vibrant ...
06/28/2023

“In a perfect world, human beings would co-exist harmoniously. Like a rainbow. A multitude of colors each layer vibrant and clear, but in unison... boundless, breathtaking, celestial.” M. Carey

Happy pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

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New Plymouth, ID
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