Working dog trials
NEW:
As part of our Advanced Dog School on Oct 31 & Nov 1 we will be running a small Yard Trial - Encourage & Local
Date: November 1
Start time: 10am
Judge: Keren Collins
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch: info@belokakelpies.com.au
Our next Trial Weekend is:
We are working behind the scenes on the final details.
Entry Form, Program of Events and more info will be published here very soon.
Please support our great sponsors:
We are happy to announce that both Copriceand The Quality Collar Co
will be on site with their stand & products during the weekend.
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Results previous trials:
Twice a year we run Working Dog Trials at the Beloka Farm
On the Easter Weekend we run Sheep and Duck trials and in November we run the Top Dog Challenge, where dogs have to compete in three or four different trials on sheep and cattle and the combined score determines the "Top Dog".
Other activities include Open, Novice and Encourage Trials and for the beginners there is the City Slicker Trial.
During the lunch break we have Novelty Events.
It's a great weekend for the whole family.
Instinct testing
For beginners there is a round yard where you can work your dog on sheep with the guidance of a dog trainer, who will help unlock the instinct of your dog.
Camping
Competitors and spectators can camp on site for a small fee of $10 per night from Friday night until Sunday. No bookings required. Payment can be made on the weekend in the "Office" or beforehand on an Entry form, downloaded from this website.
Catering
The Lions Club will be selling bacon & eggs, and other food during the day. We also have a coffee van on site.
Saturday night we will have a roast lamb dinner around the fire. To book in for that come and see us during the Saturday or beforehand on an Entry Form, which you can download from this website.
VYUFDA
If you are interested in trialling and want to know more about the Victorian Yard Utility Farm Dog Association (VYUFDA) please go to their website.
To become a member so you can enter affiliated trials please click here.
City Slicker Sheep Dog Trials
Unique to Beloka Kelpie Stud, our City Slicker Sheep Dog Trials are the only ones in the world!
The aim of the City Slicker Trial is to give people a start into sheep dog trialling. Over the years we found out that the step into the encourage trial level is too big to do at once for many people. The CST is especially designed for beginners: the sheep are well educated and the judge can help you if needed. If your dog naturally balances the sheep up to you and you have done the basic obedience (sit and stay) you should be able to complete the course. It is a fun opportunity to compete in a sheep dog trial.
You can enter this trial if
- you are a City Slicker (definition: if you don’t live or work on a farm) and
- you and/or your dog have never won any sheep dog trial before, including the City Slicker Trial;
Or if
- you live or work on a farm and
- you are not experienced with the Encourage Trial level and
- you and/or your dog have never won any sheep dog trial before, including the City Slicker Trial;
Convenors are able to change rules as they see fit.