dog4ewe

Dog4Ewe offers comprehensive training through herding clinics, board and train programs, and individual lessons. Herding clinics are available for one or multiple days, with participants working their dog twice daily. John provides expert analysis and clear recommendations, focusing on developing calm working dogs and moving stock quietly. Handlers of all experience levels are welcome, and auditing is also available.

The board and train program is offered at their facility for a limited number of dogs. This program teaches dogs to use their natural abilities in cooperation with the handler, with training tailored for farm and ranch work or trial work in various associations like USBCHA, ASCA, AHBA, or AKC. Handling services are also available.

Individual lessons are provided year-round by appointment, allowing customers to learn how to better teach their dogs. Training progresses from a small round pen to open field work in a 5-acre pasture, emphasizing a quiet, calm, and slow-paced approach to develop a strong working relationship and willing response from the dog.

Pricing Summary

Fees for services are available upon request.

John Holman and Dog4Ewe offer specialized dog training services, focusing on herding, agility, and obedience. John, who retired after 30 years with the USDA, began his passion for stockdogs in 1980 and has since gained extensive experience with a wide variety of herding breeds, not just his renowned DOG4EWE Border Collies.

The business provides herding clinics across North America and Europe, board and train programs at their facility, and individual lessons available year-round. They also offer judging services and demonstrations showcasing the talents of their Border Collies. Dog4Ewe is also a breeder of Border Collies, selectively breeding for biddability, soundness, athleticism, and intelligence over 35 years and six generations.

John’s training philosophy is positive and calm, aiming to develop a working dog that is happy to cooperate with its handler. His methods focus on understanding the dog’s motivation and adjusting the approach based on the dog’s feedback, ensuring quiet, calm, and slow-paced lessons.

John’s accomplishments include numerous wins at major stock shows like the Iowa State Fair, Nebraska State Fair, and National Western Stock Show. He has consistently placed in the top ten at the USBCHA National Cattle Dog Finals, including training the 2014 USBCHA National Champion Cattle Dog, Lee. He is also a licensed AKC, AHBA, and USBCHA judge, and his DOG4EWE Border Collies are successfully used as ranch, trial, agility, and obedience dogs across the US, Canada, and Europe.

Accomplishments

John Holman retired after 30 years with the USDA. He began his love of stockdogs in 1980. He is a licensed AKC, AHBA, and USBCHA judge.

In open competitions, John has 9 wins at the Iowa State Fair, 8 wins at the Nebraska State Fair, and a record 10 wins at the National Western Stock Show. Since 2003, he has consistently made the top ten in the USBCHA National Cattle Dog Finals, including Lee, the 2014 USBCHA National Champion Cattle Dog.

In AKC competition, he has won over 75 HITs and RHITs. He has campaigned dogs to 7 Open and 4 Pro-Novice High Point Dog of the Year awards with the Nebraska Stock Dog Association. DOG4EWE Border Collies are the product of over 35 years of work and 6 generations of selective breeding.

How to Get Started!

To book a clinic, call (402) 469-5056 or email john.dog4ewe@gmail.com for details and to check scheduled dates. To schedule a lesson, contact them directly. For board and train, contact them for availability.