Elijah Farms

Elijah Farms offers group lessons in Obedience and Herding/Stock dogs, provided in 6-week sessions. They also offer private herding lessons and a 30-day “in house” “started dog” training program for a limited number of candidates each year.

For herding and stock dog training, clients can choose between the 30-day “in house” training or the 6-week training course, which can be conducted as group or private lessons. Dogs are initially started on sheep and then progress to cattle. The training covers essential herding skills such as gathering stock and moving them through gates, chutes, obstacles, and sorting. After completing the 30-day “in house” training, clients can expect to leave with a “started” working dog ready for their own operation.

Pricing Summary

30 day “in house” training costs $500.00 per 30-day term. A 6-week lesson plan (1 time per week for 6 weeks) costs $240.00.

Elijah Farms is a family-owned and operated diversified livestock ranch located in the Ozark Mountains of South Central Missouri. They are a family of “dog people” who believe that all dogs and people deserve to have a bond that will last a lifetime, which can be built stronger and quicker with the right foundation. They aim to provide the necessary tools to achieve goals, whether it’s acting obediently or performing practical and useful herding tasks around the ranch.

Their training facility is nestled on a working cattle and sheep ranch, allowing them to work and train dogs in “real world” settings. They have a strong belief in practical stock dog training, starting dogs on sheep and then progressing to cattle. Their own dogs have always been an important part of their day-to-day ranch operations.

Elijah Farms offers group lessons in Obedience and Herding/Stock dogs in 6-week sessions. They also provide private herding lessons and 30-day “started dog” training to a limited number of candidates each year. They emphasize training “Practical Working Dogs” to help make them into a true ranch hand.

In addition to dog training, Elijah Farms produces excellent quality livestock, including Registered Working Border Collies, Top Quality Hampshire X Custom Lambs, and Angus Based Commercial heifers and steers. They also offer custom processed lambs and cattle breeding services.

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by scheduling a complimentary herding evaluation before committing to any lesson plan contract. They can also contact Elijah Farms via a contact form, call, or text with questions.