Working Dog Training School (Kingston)

This event is fully funded through external grants from the State Government under the Community Recovery Hub and Local Government Support Fund grants:

A skilled farm dog can accomplish complex tasks in minutes—tasks that would take a human hours. More than just a worker, they are loyal companions who genuinely enjoy their work. Plus, they are far more affordable to employ than human workers.

Raising a great farm dog isn’t just about natural ability—it also requires proper training. That’s where Gary White and his internationally renowned Working Dog School come in.

Since 1999, Gary travels the world teaching Working Dog Training Schools, having toured across the United States eight times, in addition to delivering Working Dog Training School tours in France, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Switzerland and the United Kingdom... and he’s always in high demand!

This one‑day workshop teaches farmers how to develop the natural instincts of their dogs through structured sessions for up to twelve handler‑and‑dog pairs, with plenty of room for spectators.

Gary’s warm and inclusive personality leaves farmer participants with not only newfound knowledge, but more confidence in working with and training their dogs for work around the farm, all backed up from first-hand experience after 40 years on the land.

AGENDA:

09:00am - Arrival
09:30am - Welcome and Introduction
10:30am - Morning Tea (supplied)
11:00am - Practical Session 1
12:30pm - Lunch (supplied)
01:30pm - Practical Session 2
03:00pm - Afternoon Tea (supplied)
03:15pm - PracticalSession 3
04:30pm - Close

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This workshop will be open for up to 12 participants and their working dog, and as many spectators that are keen to come and watch on. More the merrier!

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Hepburn Shire Council acknowledges the support of Kingston Agricultural Society Incorporated, without their support, delivering this event in Kingston would not be possible.