Patricia & Alasdair MacRae, MacRae Sheepdog Training

Sheepdog Training Online, The MacRae Way

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01/30/12: Mirk III, Auld Mirk,,,,Alasdair 1983

EXceptional, when we have 2 dogs at one time that have a profound influence on our understanding of the dogs and admiration of their attributes,,,

Nan & Elwy Glen,,, especially when we recognize it in the moment,,,,

Dalmally show, 1st prize Crook Alasdair had engraved in Scotland-side I,,,,or have someone in our lives to help us realize the insight,,,side II

01/24/12: Deep in the Heart of Texas,,,,,

Miniature Donkeys abound,,,,,'No Country for Drunk Men'

Alasdair suggests a ram drive, uncharted 100 acres, says,' if you get lost, just turn RT at the tree', HUH?..tails & tongues are not the only thing waggin'

01/14/12: Texas Winter Olympics ........12 days of trialing over 17 days:

Stineman Ranch: Wineglass SDT Feb 24-27

Trial Information
photo of trial field below

Wineglass Entry, plus Windchill, Top of the Hill information HERE

12/20/11: 'Georgia on my Mind....'

Thanks to Matt & Kate Cook and all the participants for a great clinic, to Renee for an awesome visit (and Buckhead extravaganza). After a jaunt to SC to visit family, went to watch a trial on Sunday--thank you to the Pattersons for a warm welcome (& decadent cinnamon rolls)- Christine Koval ran Nap-he looked good and very happy...congrats on win with Bess (and placing with Nap+Tess). Special thanks to Norma & Tony Stewart for hospitality, kindness and philosophical discussion on social etiquette ...a great ending to our southern tour!

2011 USBCHA National Finals
To Steal from the Black-Eyed Peas, 'She's a Star'

Alasdair captures his unprecendented 11th US National Finals
photo by Karen Sneep

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Have a training problem with your dog but can not make the trip to see us? Need to know the next step with your dog, or gain a better understanding of a specific trianing area? wanting to make certain you are on the right track?

Perhaps you are starting your first puppy/dog and need to know the size of the round pen, how to build it, what kind of sheep and how often to work?

What you'll need for Remote Lessons:

First, make a still video/DVD of you working your dog. If you just need to know the "next step", video a typical work session & keep the video from 10-12 minutes in length. If you have a apecific problem, please capture that on the video .
Not certain what to include?---try setting up a small course. Outrun length depending on how far forward you are in your training--for tarined dogs, 200 yards is plenty. Then a drive, cross drive and pen or shed if appropriate. Again, the objective is to highlight any problem area or see where you are in your training, so we can advise on the next step. You will need 2 copies of the DVD if possible (one for us, one for you to have for time reference) Please remember, this must be a still video (use of a tripod rather than freehand) to ensure quality. Also, please feel free to post privately on the ineternet rather than sending a hard copy.

If we have worked with you in the last 90 days, a 30 minute lesson should be plenty. Please e-mail me with the desired amount of time (1 hour or 1/2 hour). $70/30 minute slot (10-12 minutes to watch video + 20 minute consultation with Alasdair). Please send DVD's & payment at time of purchase to:

12894 Maries Rd. 452