PSR Stockdog Training

ASCA Hall of Fame Excellent Kennel #25

At PSR Stockdogs, we believe exceptional working dogs aren’t rushed—they’re developed through thoughtful, consistent training. Our family-run program is built on decades of experience with Australian Shepherds and other herding breeds, and a deep respect for the working partnership between dog, stock, and handler. Trainers Dawna Sims and Megan Sims-Kennedy bring proven step-by-step methods that blend traditional ranch wisdom with modern, science-based techniques. Their focus is on calm, correct work—building confident, responsive dogs ready for both real-world ranch work and trial success. Through our stockdog training courses and virtual working dog lessons, handlers everywhere can access the same professional instruction once limited to in-person clinics. Our online stockdog program offers structured lessons, clear video demonstrations, and expert coaching to build trust, communication, and teamwork between you and your dog. Our mission is to help every handler raise a capable, confident partner—no matter the breed, level, or background—through training that brings clarity, connection, and lasting results. To learn more about our trainers, click the About Us button.

About Us

Our approach to training herding dogs has developed over many years of working with hundreds of dogs.

Some of the key strengths of our program are:

Step by Step Roadmap

At PSR Stockdog Training, we help you build a calm, thoughtful working partner. Our online herding dog courses cover off‑stock foundations, starting your dog on stock, timing and communication, flanks and giving stock space, quiet take pens and gate work, plus gather, hold, drive, and sorting. Clear pictures, short sessions, and real‑world skills for Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Kelpies, and other loose‑eyed breeds.
Coaching from Dawna & Megan

You're not training alone. With every course, you get personalized guidance directly from Dawna and Megan—not a team, not an assistant, but the trainers themselves. Send in your videos, ask your questions, and get thoughtful, detailed feedback to help you and your dog move forward. Whether you're celebrating a breakthrough or working through a challenge, we’re right here with you every step of the way.
Mobile App to View Your Courses

Train Anywhere with the Thinkific Mobile App Take your herding lessons straight to the field! The Thinkific mobile app lets you watch and rewatch every training video right where you need it most—on the practice field with your dog. Whether you're brushing up before a session or troubleshooting in real time, the entire course is at your fingertips. No Wi-Fi? No problem. Download lessons and access them offline. It's like having Dawna & Megan in your pocket, guiding you step by step, wherever you go.

Hear from our students:

“Dawna and Megan have the unique ability to train the human as well as the dog. On a deeper level, they honor your dog's instincts as well as acknowledge your relationship with your dog. They never give up and they devise some pretty inventive ways to achieve training objectives. Seeing the joy in a dog working stock is priceless; I'm truly grateful to Dawna & Megan for giving that blessing to our dogs. ”

Brenda H.

“I was having a really hard time with herding until I met Dawna and Megan. The ICE method soon had my out-of-control dogs working calmly and instinctually. Dallas and Ty both became a joy to work. During my long illness, Dawna took one of my dogs, trained him, and took him to Border Collie Nationals. He won a high in trial and a reserved high in trial. Their camps are something I look forward to every year. People find it hard to believe when I tell them some of the things that our dogs accomplished at these camps.. when Dawna and Megan say we’re going to learn to trust our dogs, they mean what they say. They will teach you to value and appreciate your dog. You will learn the meaning of their favorite saying. “You don’t always get the dog you want, sometimes you get the dog you need”. Many thanks to Dawna and Megan, they taught me how to be a real handler.”

Kim W

“I have been trying to be successful in herding for many years. The challenge was working a different breed and being a green handler. Things came together when I was able to start to work with Dawna and Megan. My dogs have achieved so much more than I ever thought possible with their training. Two of my dogs have achieved multiple herding championships and are the first two dual champions in the breed. We continue to improve, and I look forward to every lesson, camp or clinic. There is always an aha moment. What makes me the happiest is to see my dogs developing their skills and maintaining their instincts.”

Michelle F

“As a somewhat experienced Stockdog person who has put training and titles on a few dogs in the past, and also having experienced several in person classes and clinics instructed by Dawna and Megan, I already had a reasonable expectation of the exceptional quality of the educational material that would be offered in the online classes. The depth of knowledge and the attention to detail of “how and why” as well as the breakdown of all the things that go into building a solid stockdog and partner just really exceeded my expectations. ”

Corey N

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