Promise Pastures Herding and Training Facility

Promise Pastures offers professional training for herding and stock work, utilizing sheep or ducks. Training is available for trials or working stock on farms. The facility can be rented by clubs or individuals for trials, clinics, or seminars. Stock rental is also available.

Ongoing agility classes and stock work training are offered. A herding clinic with Larry Painter is held each February.

Pricing Summary

Auditing for the February herding clinic with Larry Painter is free.

Promise Pastures Herding and Training Facility, owned by Christa Medaries, offers professional dog training services with a focus on herding and stock work. Christa trains and competes with her own dogs and provides lessons to others who share a passion for herding.

The facility is well-equipped with various training areas, including a 40 ft. round pen and larger spaces up to 600′ x 300′. They provide stock (sheep or ducks) suitable for all training levels, from beginner to advanced.

Christa brings over 18 years of stock experience, having trained diverse breeds to advanced levels and championships on sheep, ducks, and cattle. She is also an AKC and AHBA approved judge. The facility welcomes most AKC breeds for training, and stock rental is available. Promise Pastures also appears to be involved in dog breeding, specifically with Shelties.

Accomplishments

Christa Medaries has over 18 years of stock experience, having trained various breeds to advanced levels and championships on sheep, ducks, and cattle. She is an AKC and AHBA approved judge. Christa also trains and competes with her own dogs.

How to Get Started!

To begin training, clients should contact Promise Pastures. For stock work training and ongoing agility classes, clients are advised to call for more information.