Sheep Proof Your Dog
Dog Trainers
Sheep Proof Your Dog
Benenden Rd, Cranbrook
# Sheep Proof Your Dog
Sheep Proof Your Dog is a specialist dog training service operating from a working sheep farm in Iden Green, Benenden, near Cranbrook. The business addresses a genuine safety concern for dog owners: the risk of their pets chasing livestock, which can result in injured or killed sheep—and potentially lead to dogs being shot.
The service targets dog owners whose pets have chased sheep or who are concerned about this behaviour, particularly those who walk in rural areas where unexpected encounters with livestock are possible. Tobin Bird, the trainer, runs intensive half-hour training sessions using established voice commands and noise-based techniques to discourage chasing behaviour. Crucially, he explicitly avoids harmful methods like electric collars or aggressive ram exposure.
What distinguishes this business is its practical, humane approach combined with the authentic working farm setting. Customers observe trained border collies working naturally with sheep, providing valuable context for the training. The principles taught transfer to other chase behaviours like pursuing rabbits or deer, extending the service's value beyond livestock.
The location offers additional appeal: the farm provides scenic walks with views across the Weald to Hastings, and nearby pubs offer lunch opportunities, making the visit a pleasant half-day experience rather than purely functional training.
Whilst success isn't guaranteed, testimonials demonstrate genuine behavioural improvements. The business also sells lamb boxes seasonally, adding a secondary revenue stream whilst maintaining farm authenticity.
Sheep Proof Your Dog is a specialist dog training service operating from a working sheep farm in Iden Green, Benenden, near Cranbrook. The business addresses a genuine safety concern for dog owners: the risk of their pets chasing livestock, which can result in injured or killed sheep—and potentially lead to dogs being shot.
The service targets dog owners whose pets have chased sheep or who are concerned about this behaviour, particularly those who walk in rural areas where unexpected encounters with livestock are possible. Tobin Bird, the trainer, runs intensive half-hour training sessions using established voice commands and noise-based techniques to discourage chasing behaviour. Crucially, he explicitly avoids harmful methods like electric collars or aggressive ram exposure.
What distinguishes this business is its practical, humane approach combined with the authentic working farm setting. Customers observe trained border collies working naturally with sheep, providing valuable context for the training. The principles taught transfer to other chase behaviours like pursuing rabbits or deer, extending the service's value beyond livestock.
The location offers additional appeal: the farm provides scenic walks with views across the Weald to Hastings, and nearby pubs offer lunch opportunities, making the visit a pleasant half-day experience rather than purely functional training.
Whilst success isn't guaranteed, testimonials demonstrate genuine behavioural improvements. The business also sells lamb boxes seasonally, adding a secondary revenue stream whilst maintaining farm authenticity.
Services offered
Dog sheep proofing trainingLivestock desensitisationChase behaviour correctionGroup training sessionsIndividual training sessionsFarm walksBorder collie demonstrationsLambing season intensive training