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Sheepdog Demonstrations all Year Round - Call us now to Book.
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REVIEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
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My father said he wanted to go to sheep dog training and i was happy to take him. I thought after the lesson he would finally sit and stay when... read more i whistled. Unfortunately it turned out that that wasn't what was happening. I'm still giving 5 stars though because the dogs were adorable and the demonstration i saw was fun and informative.
Laura Jennifer
October 20, 2023Fantastic experience, impressive to see the intelligence and discipline of a working dog?☘️
Borislav Vujaklija
April 24, 2023Michael and his dogs are amazing! We called at the last minute to book a demonstration and he asked our location which was nearby and he told us to... read more come on over. He is very knowledgeable and understands his dogs and how to work with them. He recognizes a good dog that will not back down from the sheep.
Molly Howell
August 20, 2023Michael, Maggie, and Rose - what a dream team! We absolutely recommend a visit, learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the lovely company.
Irene Kopp
April 10, 2023 -
Michael was FANTASTIC! If you go to Ireland this is a MUST go and see. Dogs are amazing! So we'll trained, great information regarding working dogs, and regarding sheep farming,... read more I would go back again in a heartbeat! Thank you Michael for an absolutely wonderful experience and education!
Rose F Northway
September 9, 2025This is a great spot/experience and well worth a visit
Ann Murphy
September 20, 2023Absolutely amazing time, Michael was informative, fun and answered questions openly and honestly. 10/10 would recommend and I will definitely be coming back to see it again.
Robyn N
September 9, 2025 -
It was fantastic show. Gives lots of information. Highly recommend going to see
Erin Loveday
September 20, 2023gabriella karam
August 20, 2023Great experience. Michael Crowe, a renowned sheepdog handler offers a memorable experience of seeing working border collies in action. The beautiful views and vibrant scenery of Kildare and Wicklow create... read more the perfect backdrop and a genuine atmosphere where you will be engrossed in the Irish countryside. You will get the chance to see the Wicklow cheviot sheep being managed by expertly trained sheepdogs. Allow yourself a snapshot of a real Irish experience. The only problem in my opinion, the exhibition is really short in time but very interesting!
EmVaEs
February 20, 2024Very good explanation and makes you laugh.
Anthony Bianco
April 20, 2024 -
Very nice and interesting!
Tiago Nockemann
April 20, 2024Really nice and excited experience of sheep dog demonstration ??
Vedran Dzinic
January 8, 2023This is a wonderful experience, I really liked it.
Rina Combs
October 20, 2023Was an awesome experience ?✨
Sindy Jeraldy Calderón Toledo
March 8, 2023 -
It was a privilege to see Michael and his dogs working together; something to aspire to 💯.
Doireann Dowling
December 20, 2023Called in advance, Michael is awesome.
William Tolan
August 20, 2023I really enjoyed the visit to Irish Working Sheepdogs. The dogs are amazing and it’s fascinating to see them work. There was good shelter provided during the rain, and the... read more shepherd was very friendly and shared a lot of interesting insights. On top of that, there were some great local products available to buy. A wonderful and authentic experience overall.
Eduard
September 16, 2025 -
Loved the dogs, so cool what they can do.
Stephanie Chen
April 22, 2024This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The dogs are clearly well-loved and cared for, and an incredible testament to their training. Michael did an excellent job of... read more explaining the training process and sheep farming to us. The sheep were beautiful and the facilities were clean and easy to find, and it started on time. He happily answered questions of all sorts and was a pleasure to learn from. I 100% recommend this experience if you are in the Dublin area and want to enjoy a sheep dog demonstration.
Nora Grenager
September 30, 2025The demonstration and history were fascinating, and the owners were very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable.
Jasper Cook
August 30, 2025We had an amazing time at the Irish Working Sheepdog demonstration this week! Michael was funny, informative and answered any questions we had. After describing what and how... read more the dogs are trained to do, we were able to watch Maggie bring in the sheep. Then, a younger dog was put through her paces with the sheep as well. So amazing! Lisa was wonderful to work with prior to our visit and payment was only due at the end of the demonstration. Thank you again for a wonderful visit to your beautiful farm!
Diane Bartal
October 20, 2023 -
I can’t say enough about how fun this was. We were a group of four ladies and we had a private demo. Mike answered all our questions and shared his... read more life story with us. We didn’t feel rushed and just enjoyed. We loved seeing his dogs in action. One was an old hand at it and one was still learning but had tons of energy and willingness. Thank you Mike and sorry you had to wait for us as we were lost navigating!
Laurie Eccleston
November 20, 202310/10 experience! Had the best time here and would absolutely recommend. A very unique thing to watch and the dogs are adorable and skilled
Thiiugvdd Ghfhd
April 8, 2023Terrific Experience. Learned a lot about Sheep and how the dogs keep the sheep in line.
Dhruva Krishna
April 8, 2023Michael is the real deal! Fantastic experience! Highly recommend!
Sue Hauenstein
March 20, 2024 -
Very fun experience learning about the how the Border Collies are trained and used. The gentleman gave us a great entertaining history of the farms , sheep , wool,... read more etc. I also got to hold and feed a baby goat! Highly recommend!
A Mull
March 20, 2024Très intéressant est impressionnant. Je n'attendais pas grand chose de cette attraction et j'ai été très agréablement surpris
Olivier Raoux
October 4, 2025One of my favorites from our visit to Ireland! Really interesting to see and learn more about! Super friendly farmer and dogs!
Cynthia Sia
April 10, 2023Awesome demonstration with a friendly, informative host and some very clever dogs showing off their skills and training
Ryan Casey
April 17, 2023 -
Excellent explanation of the working dogs and sheep herding. I have seen this before but not such detailed explanation and demonstration. The different whistles and control was truly amazing. The... read more little store to buy products was good local products.
Joanne Mc
September 30, 2025Michael was wonderful, educational, and an all around good time for our visit. And here I'm posting months later because I had picked up a pair of wool socks.... read more And now (Jan 2024) it's blizzarding in my home state of Iowa and these have been the warmest, best socks. Today's high was -2 °F and 40 mph wind gusts. But in my boots, those socks kept me warm and comfortable.
alexandra thiel
January 20, 2024 -
Very interesting and makes you want to support all local farmers. You feel the heart and soul that goes into the sheepdog training- but also the sheep industry importance. Well... read more worth the visit.
Kirstin Hoff
November 20, 2023Our "host" was fantastic, explaining everything in detail and provided and excellent demo.
Mark Dyslin
September 20, 2023This was the best experience! Our family had the best time. We felt like we were a part of Michael's family. He was so warm, welcoming and so funny! The... read more demonstration and explanation of how dogs are trained was amazing! But after the demo he spent a lot of time just chatting with us. He even made a call to a friend of his to find a place we could listen to a live session. Michael went so far beyond what we were expecting. Do not miss this experience! Thank you, Michael! PS...We found a restaurant with delicious lamb last night!
Barb Nott
May 6, 2023Such a great visit and Michael truly made the experience! His knowledge of the history of the dogs as well as the wool market in Ireland was incredibly educational. I... read more would say this is a must visit because you also get to take in some exceptional scenery along the way.
Chet Frist
September 20, 2023