PSR Stockdogs

PSR Stockdogs Award-winning herding dog training for Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and other breeds. Clear, calm methods that create thoughtful, reliable stockdogs.

At PSR Stockdogs, we believe great working dogs aren’t rushed—they’re developed through calm, thoughtful training that builds confidence, trust, and understanding. For decades, our family has raised and trained Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and other herding breeds—building dogs that think, not react. We’ve earned numerous titles and awards, including ASCA Hall of Fame Excellent Kennel #25

, by focusing on clear communication, good timing, and respect for both dog and stock. Our online herding dog courses are designed for all breeds but pay special attention to the unique challenges of loose-eyed dogs like Aussies and Kelpies—breeds that learn best through calm leadership, not force. Each lesson is filmed with real livestock, showing step-by-step progressions from off-stock foundations to timing, flanks, take pens, and driving stock. We understand every dog works differently. Whether you’re starting a young Border Collie or refining an experienced Aussie, we’ll help you build a true working partnership—based on trust, clarity, and calm, correct work. Learn more and start your journey at: https://psrstockdogtraining.com

06/01/2026

Rest days are just as important as training days for your dog.

They may not need them all the time, but they absolutely need them sometimes.

We often give our dogs a day or two off after a trial, or when they’ve been working hard on difficult skills and concepts. That downtime gives their brains a chance to decompress and process everything they’ve been learning.

The amazing thing is that they always come back better. They come back fresher, thinking more clearly, and many times the very thing they’ve been struggling with suddenly clicks. It’s as if they’ve spent those rest days quietly working through it in their minds.

The key is knowing your dog. Every dog is different, and every dog needs something a little different. The important part is figuring out what works for each individual instead of trying to fit every dog into the same cookie-cutter program.

When you’re willing to be flexible and give each dog what they need, you’ll get much farther in the long run.

06/01/2026

Final day of AKC
Thank you you to the facility owners, judges, and people who make these trials run! We soooo enjoy our time out here!

05/31/2026

The cutest kennel help ever!
Making sure the dogs stay well watered. 😊





05/31/2026

It feels like every eye is on you when you walk into that arena. Like everyone is watching, judging, and analyzing every move you and your dog make.

The truth is, they’re not.

Most people are so focused on their own run, their own dog, whether they remembered everything they needed, what went right, what went wrong, and what comes next, that they aren’t spending much time thinking about you at all. They may be watching with part of their brain, but their attention is on their own journey.

Sure, every now and then you’ll run into someone who is critical or judgmental. But those people are the exception, not the rule. The vast majority of competitors understand exactly how vulnerable it feels to step into that ring, because they’ve been there too.

So when it’s your turn, don’t worry about the spectators. Don’t worry about what someone else might think.

Step into the arena and remember that nothing exists except you, your dog, and the stock.

Run your run. Do the best you can with the dog you have on that day. Celebrate the things that go well, learn from the things that don’t, and most importantly, enjoy your dog.

Their time with us is far too short. Don’t spend it worrying about what other people think when you could be making memories with your best teammate.

05/30/2026

When we enter a trial, of course we all want to qualify. We all want to win, and we all want those titles. But if you don’t focus on the small things and make your goals about the quality of the work, you’ll never reach those bigger accomplishments.

Before you walk into the ring, pick one or two things to focus on—things you’re actively working on, even if they’re challenging for you and your dog. Maybe it’s a cleaner outrun, better rate, or more confident handling under pressure. If you accomplish those goals, that’s a win. A huge win.

The ribbons, qualifications, and titles are built on countless small victories that happen long before the results are posted. Those little wins add up, creating the foundation for the big wins down the road.

Stay focused on the process. Stay focused on the details. And make sure you set intentional goals for every run you walk into. Success isn’t built in one weekend—it’s built one good decision, one lesson, and one small victory at a time. 🐑🐕🏆

05/29/2026

When training a herding dog, clarity matters. We need to set up situations where the logical and instinctive choice for the dog is the correct one. In the beginning stages especially, that’s incredibly important. As dogs become more advanced, we can get more mechanical in our training, but instinct should always stay at the forefront.

If we constantly allow dogs to make mistakes and then correct them for choices they didn’t fully understand were wrong, we create dogs that begin to question themselves. They start doubting that natural voice in their head. Instead, we should create situations that encourage the behaviors we want so we can mark those moments as correct, reward them, and build confidence through success.

Over time, the work becomes natural. The dog understands: “This is my job. This is what I do.”

That balance is not easy. We want dogs that listen and take direction, but we also want dogs with strong instinct who are willing to make decisions on their own when we haven’t told them exactly what to do.

So remember — train in a way that allows you to guide dogs toward the right answer instead of constantly waiting for something to go wrong so you can correct it.

05/29/2026

Day one! All set up!!

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