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Cattle Trial Handling Clinic

Multi-day Clinic

Cattle Trial Handling Clinic

Sat, May 2nd, 2026 - Sun, May 3rd, 2026

Ontario, OR

Clinician

Guy & Angie Johnson

About Guy & Angie:

Guy & Angie Johnson of Double J Border Collies in Ontario, Oregon, are open-level handlers and trainers who compete at the highest level in herding competitions in the United States. They have been breeding and training top quality working border collies for the past 18 years and teaching stockdog clinics for the past 8 years.  What sets them apart as instructors is their approachability and communication skills.  They both have an ability to work effectively with people who are new to herding and to explain things in a manner that works for them. Learn more at www.doublejbordercollies.com 

Lesson/Clinic Dates

Sat, May 2nd, 2026 - Sun, May 3rd, 2026

Clinic Details

This is an intensive working seminar for novice and intermediate cattle trial competitors who want to improve.  It is also suitable for people with dogs that are trained and already working cattle on command who are interested in competing in cattle trials.  Participants will have a chance to work multiple full courses each day with their dog as well as learn through several white-board sessions and Q&A.  Limited to 10 working spots. 

Topic covered include but are not limited to:

  • How to maximize your training sessions at home
  • Planning, goal-setting, and progress assessment
  • Pre-trial preparation: what to do 2-5 days before a trial
  • Game day best practices: mental and physical
  • How to get the most out of handler meetings
  • Obstacle-specific techniques and options
  • Improving your course times through efficiency
  • The importance of managing the lead cow
  • Handling challenging cattle, dogs, and situations
  • Reading and managing pressure
  • Improving your timing
  • Sorting strategies and practice
  • Knowing when to end a run early
  • Keys to success in novice and intermediate classes specifically

Clinic Flyer

(PDF)

Clinic Fees

Working (Multi-day)

: $350

Auditing (One Day)

: $100

Clinic Contacts(s)

Angie Johnson

Stock

Cattle

Clinic Venue: Double J Border Collies

4714 Power Road, Ontario, OR

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