Painted Seven Ranch PSR

Training programs are built around the ICE Philosophy: Instinct, Connection, and Enjoyment. Programs include Relationship Classes for foundational skills, Private Lessons for one-on-one instruction, Clinics for group learning with observation, Camps for intensive multi-day training, and In-House Training where the dog is trained at the facility by certified trainers. The ICE Certification Program provides structured curriculum levels for trainers and participants.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are directed to contact individual trainers directly for rates on private lessons, clinics, camps, and in-house training.

Painted Seven Ranch PSR is a dog training business specializing in herding and behavior training based on the ICE Philosophy—Instinct, Connection, and Enjoyment. Founded by Dawna Sims, the program emphasizes understanding a dog’s natural instincts rather than suppressing them, fostering a team-based partnership between handler and dog, and ensuring training is enjoyable for both. Training is offered through private lessons, group clinics, camps, and in-house training programs. Certified ICE Trainers include Dawna Sims, Megan Sims, Shawna Davis, Julia Patten, and Linda McDaniel, who operate from facilities in Arizona and New Mexico. The business also breeds and trains herding dogs, with extensive documentation of client dogs’ competition achievements in herding trials. Training is tailored for herding breeds and working dogs, with a focus on building confidence and natural ability.

Clients can choose from relationship-building classes, private sessions, or intensive camps. In-house training is available for dogs whose owners cannot train them directly. The program supports dogs of all ages and sizes, particularly herding breeds like Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Corgis. The ICE Certification Program allows trainers to advance through levels, ensuring consistent, philosophy-based instruction across all locations.

The business is deeply involved in the herding competition community, with multiple dogs trained to champion titles including WTCH, HTCH, HC, and ASCA CH. Their training approach is rooted in real-world performance, not just obedience, making it ideal for owners seeking to compete or develop strong working partnerships with their dogs.

Accomplishments

Dawna and Megan Sims have trained 8 dogs to Triple CH titles (HTCH, WTCH, HC), 41 dogs to WTCH, 18 to HTCH, 11 to HC, 1 to AKC CH, and 32 to ASCA CH. Multiple dogs have won High in Trial and Most Points Scored (MPS) at national events, including at the BCSA and ASCA Nationals. Trainers have produced champions across multiple breeds including Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, and Corgis.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact a certified ICE trainer directly via email or phone to schedule an initial consultation or evaluate training options. In-house training requires contacting PSR directly. Clinics and camps require advance registration through the website or by email.