Banham Sheepdogs
Dog Trainers
Banham Sheepdogs
Shabden Park, Coulsdon
# Banham Sheepdogs
Banham Sheepdogs is a professional sheepdog training business based at Shabden Farm near junction 8 of the M25 in Surrey, specialising in working dog training for livestock management, farm work, and competitive sheepdog trials. Run by Mark Banham, a trainer with over 50 years of experience who has competed internationally and judged trials across the UK, Europe, and North America as an ISDS member, the business serves a diverse clientele.
They train border collies, kelpies, and other working breeds, working with farmers and livestock handlers who need capable working dogs for daily stock management, handlers preparing for sheepdog trials seeking improved accuracy and consistency, hobby owners developing young or inexperienced dogs, and agricultural college students building practical handling skills. What sets Banham Sheepdogs apart is their commitment to real-world training—all instruction takes place in genuine livestock conditions, ensuring skills directly translate to actual farm work and trial environments rather than theoretical exercises.
Training is entirely bespoke, tailored to each dog's temperament and instincts, the handler's experience level, and specific goals. They offer one-to-one sessions, group training, and specialist clinics across the South East, UK, and Europe. Beyond structured courses, they also provide hands-on sheepdog experiences where visitors gain practical insights into working farm life, and trained working sheepdogs available for sale. This combination of elite-level expertise, accessible training formats, and experiential offerings makes them a comprehensive resource for anyone serious about sheepdog work.
Banham Sheepdogs is a professional sheepdog training business based at Shabden Farm near junction 8 of the M25 in Surrey, specialising in working dog training for livestock management, farm work, and competitive sheepdog trials. Run by Mark Banham, a trainer with over 50 years of experience who has competed internationally and judged trials across the UK, Europe, and North America as an ISDS member, the business serves a diverse clientele.
They train border collies, kelpies, and other working breeds, working with farmers and livestock handlers who need capable working dogs for daily stock management, handlers preparing for sheepdog trials seeking improved accuracy and consistency, hobby owners developing young or inexperienced dogs, and agricultural college students building practical handling skills. What sets Banham Sheepdogs apart is their commitment to real-world training—all instruction takes place in genuine livestock conditions, ensuring skills directly translate to actual farm work and trial environments rather than theoretical exercises.
Training is entirely bespoke, tailored to each dog's temperament and instincts, the handler's experience level, and specific goals. They offer one-to-one sessions, group training, and specialist clinics across the South East, UK, and Europe. Beyond structured courses, they also provide hands-on sheepdog experiences where visitors gain practical insights into working farm life, and trained working sheepdogs available for sale. This combination of elite-level expertise, accessible training formats, and experiential offerings makes them a comprehensive resource for anyone serious about sheepdog work.
Services offered
One-to-one sheepdog trainingGroup sheepdog trainingSpecialist training clinicsSheepdog trial preparationHalf-day sheepdog experiencesYoung dog foundation trainingFarm work dog trainingTrained sheepdogs for sale