This beautifully articulated philosophy lays the groundwork for a transformative training approach that emphasizes understanding, empathy, and collaboration. Here's a concise breakdown of the core ideas and their benefits for potential clients:
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1. Communication Through the Dog's Language:
  • Key Message: To build a strong relationship with your dog, you must learn to communicate effectively in a way that the dog naturally understands.
  • Benefit: This approach fosters trust and reduces confusion, creating a stronger bond between handler and dog.
2. Pack Hierarchy and Harmony:
  • Key Message: Understanding pack dynamics and your role within them is essential to maintain harmony and balance.
  • Benefit: Establishes respect and clarity in the handler-dog relationship, avoiding unnecessary conflict.
3. Pressure and Release Techniques:
  • Key Message: Use humane and empathetic methods to teach your dog how to manage livestock effectively.
  • Benefit: Develops a cooperative working relationship while nurturing the dog's natural instincts.
4. Building Strong Foundations:
  • Key Message: A solid foundation is critical for shaping the dog's mind, instincts, and willingness to work.
  • Benefit: Prepares the dog to adapt to various tasks and challenges, regardless of breed or temperament.
5. Listening to Your Dog:
  • Key Message: By observing and listening to your dog, you unlock a deeper understanding of their behavior and needs.
  • Benefit: Strengthens the partnership, creating a team that works seamlessly together.
6. The Natural Way:
  • Key Message: Lead your dog with respect and guidance rather than force or intimidation.
  • Benefit: Cultivates a happy, confident, and reliable working partner, maximizing the dog's potential.
Call to Action:Embrace this method to nurture trust, cooperation, and excellence in your working partnership. With a commitment to these principles, you can achieve exceptional results while honoring the instincts and needs of your canine companion.


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Online Courses and Assessments

 Course Levels (Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced):
  • Foundation Course: 
  • Perfect for experienced handlers who have plateaued and need assistance to revisit and identify issues and concerns.
  • For those seeking to enhance and improve the relationship and understanding between dog and handler 
  • Perfect for beginners who are just starting or seeking to establish a strong foundation in dog handling. 
    • Format: Access to videos demonstrating the "Natural Way."
    • Progression: Covers introductory topics with a structured approach to learning.
    •  Online Teaching Modules through zoom:
    • Structure: Five online teaching modules at regular intervals.
    • Interactive Learning: Subscribers can upload videos for discussion and assessment, ensuring personalised feedback.
    • ​Benefits: This interactive element helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
  • Intermediate and Advanced Courses: Following on from Foundation level - ideal for those looking to enhance or refine their skills with progressively advanced techniques and concepts.
  • ​Foundation-Intermediate-Advanced
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    cost £500 per course 
  • Audit course available at a cost of £375
Contact Julie to arrange a course date & payment method sheepdogjulie@icloud.com

 Stand-Alone Videos:
  • Option for Flexibility: Foundation course videos are available as a stand-alone product for self-paced learning as a yearly subscription.
  • This is a series of videos that will talk you through the journey of understanding and speaking
    ®️"The Natural Way" using the dog's own language.  
    ​Through out the year more advice, tips and training examples will be added.
    To purchase     ​contact sheepdogjulie@icloud.com for payment details and access to videos.
  • Ideal for: Individuals who prefer to learn independently or are unable to commit to a structured course schedule.
  • There is an option to purchase online assessments through zoom.

  • cost £260 per course 
  • Contact Julie to arrange a course date & payment method sheepdogjulie@icloud.com​



  • 4. Advanced Online Assessment Sessions through zoom:

  • Target Audience:  For those who need extra support through training stages or for the experienced handlers who want to skip the foundation level but still seek expert guidance.
  • Approach: Subscribers share video footage (The video, which should be no longer than 15 minutes and needs to show the interactions, sound and give me a brief description of what training issues are.) 
    for tailored assessments and discussions to address specific challenges or areas for improvement.
  • Costs
    Assessment & Analysis £65
  • Contact Julie to make an appointment, arrange your video transfer and payment method sheepdogjulie@icloud.com

    Download the Zoom app https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307

  • For further information about the products available please contact Julie on
    ​sheepdogjulie@icloud.com

​A few spaces left on the  online training Course running for 2025
Dates for foundation course are:
​20th February, 20th March, 17th April, 26th June, & 24th July
Book early to avoid disappointment 
Contact Julie on sheepdogjulie@icloud.com

There may be grants available from Lantra and skillseeder &Border Union Bursaries.
Opportunities for Natural Way funding

  1. LANTRA -Skills Hub: https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/next-generation-practical-training-fund
  2.  LANTRA: Woman in Agriculture: https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/women-agriculture-practical-training-fund
 
  1. Border Union Bursaries https://borderunion.co.uk/education/bursaries/






















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