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This is a great spot/experience and well worth a visit
Ann Murphy
September 20, 2023It was fantastic show. Gives lots of information. Highly recommend going to see
Erin Loveday
September 20, 2023My 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, 2023Michael is the real deal! Fantastic experience! Highly recommend!
Sue Hauenstein
March 20, 2024 -
Very good explanation and makes you laugh.
Anthony Bianco
April 20, 2024Very nice and interesting!
Tiago Nockemann
April 20, 2024Our "host" was fantastic, explaining everything in detail and provided and excellent demo.
Mark Dyslin
September 20, 2023If there is one thing I can ABSOLUTELY recommend to do while in Ireland, it is to watch these working dogs! Michael was so hospitable and welcoming, considerate and overall... read more very entertaining the entire time we were there. From the moment he noticed we had small children, he switched dogs (just out of precautions, he knows his animals) he informed us of his background, gave us a wonderful lesson on the history of working dogs, taught us so much about sheep, the every day life of a sheep farmer, taught us plenty of basic tactics his dogs learned, and the demonstration was fantastic. He let us interact with fresh lambs he had on the farm, with his pups, if I could’ve taken one home I would have! Please give Michael a call, it’s an amazing opportunity to learn about an important aspect of the Irish community, and we will absolutely visit him again when we get the chance!
Daniela Tucker
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gabriella karam
August 20, 2023Awesome demonstration with a friendly, informative host and some very clever dogs showing off their skills and training
Ryan Casey
April 17, 2023Roger Schiesser
April 17, 2023I 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, 2023 -
Michael is a wonderful, charming story teller. His adorable dogs are hard workers who love their job. Kids and adults enjoyed.
Peter K
September 20, 2023Michael was delightful as were his dogs! He was informative and funny and we really loved learning about just what goes into training these amazing work dogs and more insights... read more into sheep farming! Would totally recommend! He also gave us some tips on hiking around the area, etc…a super nice guy.
Amanda Heaston
October 20, 2023Called in advance, Michael is awesome.
William Tolan
August 20, 2023Fantastic experience. Host was very friendly and provided an excellent presentation. He allowed audience participation and even allowed us to feed a baby lamb. The drive to the location was... read more breathtaking. Highly recommend this experience.
Greg Mull
March 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, 2023Was an awesome experience ?✨
Sindy Jeraldy Calderón Toledo
March 8, 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 -
One 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, 2023Loved the dogs, so cool what they can do.
Stephanie Chen
April 22, 2024We 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, 2023A wonderful experience.We went from dublin and we have learned a lot about sheeps, sheepdogs and sheep keeping.Thank you, Michael, for your interesting and funny explanations!Michael was a joy... read more to learn from and to just chat with. Even got to feed a baby lamb. Can't recommend highly enough. Michael not only informed everything about sheep but also guided us to many places for a visit in wicklow and kildare.
prince philip
March 8, 2023 -
Among my favorite things we did in Ireland. Highly recommend.
e Walsh
April 29, 2024Terrific Experience. Learned a lot about Sheep and how the dogs keep the sheep in line.
Dhruva Krishna
April 8, 2023 -
This 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, 2023Fantastic experience, impressive to see the intelligence and discipline of a working dog?☘️
Borislav Vujaklija
April 24, 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, 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 -
Michael 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, 2024This is a wonderful experience, I really liked it.
Rina Combs
October 20, 2023Micheal was awesome! He really broke down what he looks for in a successful working dog, and why those traits were important. He was super knowledgeable and very friendly to... read more chat with. He gave us some good tips on what to check out near by as well. Very cool to see the demonstration in action as well!
Allison Hay
November 20, 2023We really enjoyed hearing about the sheep and the working sheep dogs.
Rhonda Arnett
April 20, 2024 -
It was a privilege to see Michael and his dogs working together; something to aspire to 💯.
Doireann Dowling
December 20, 2023Really nice and excited experience of sheep dog demonstration ??
Vedran Dzinic
January 8, 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, 2024Best thing we did in Ireland.
Weston Kelsey
August 20, 2023
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Eileen DMay 13, 2024.A Great Addition to Irish Trip Thorough, friendly, fun exhibition of how sheepdogs are trained and worked on a local farm, along with a general overview of farming in Ireland.
scottpA45EPApril 2, 2024.A dog's total command of a flock of sheep! As part of our tour today, we were treated to a most incredible, and impressive demonstration of the relationship between man and dog. Michael (man), and Maggie (dog) worked in such perfect harmony, moving sheep from here to there, it was hard to believe they weren't speaking the same language. Through his use of whistles to command where Maggie would lead the sheep to, they seemingly effortlessly proved why dogs are indeed the greatest thing ever to mankind. Well done, indeed! Highly recommend.
ReBeckers84March 4, 2024.Simply amazing!! I had THE best time at the demonstration. Michael was amazing. The dogs were amazing! I loved every single moment of it. My tour guide practically had to force me back on the bus I didn’t want to leave. It was so fun learning about all the things I could’ve stayed all day.
Cherie SOctober 1, 2023.Top stop on our trip We booked a private demo for our group of 7 and couldn’t have been happier with the experience! Michael was a great host - even when we were running late because of a traffic accident on the highway! We learned a lot about the sheepherding practice and how things have evolved. It was also super interesting to learn about how they train the dogs and to see them in action. Thank you for making this one of the best stops on our trip! And being from California, we appreciated the tip to drive through Hollywood and get a picture of the Hollywood sign in Ireland! Cheers!
Connector170185September 18, 2023.Sheep, dogs and Irish wit This stop was one of my all time favorite experiences. Michael was informative and witty. I loved watching him work with the animals and could have easily spent the entire day there. 5 out of 5 stars. Trying to figure out how to add another demonstration viewing to my itinerary.
Mary BAugust 3, 2023.Obedient, clever, and quick, a well trained working sheepdog We thoroughly enjoyed the demonstration with Michael and his dog, Maggie who kept those sheep in order through commands and ear shattering whistles. Absolutely amazing!
ltushlaJuly 6, 2023.Sheep dog demonstration I’ve only ever watched sheep herding demonstrations on tv. This was amazing. The dogs and Michael were great. He took time to explain what he was happening and his farm. Highly recommend
Jennifer MJuly 1, 2023.GREAT ACTIVITY FOR TEENS! THIS DEMONSTRATION NEEDS TO BE ON YOUR LIST FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP TO IRELAND! We took our teens (17yrs & 15yrs) to Ireland for the first time this summer and scheduled only activities that peaked their interest. Micheal was not only SUPER informative about the training process; but also about the sheep/wool industry in Ireland/Europe. The dogs were AMAZING and my kids LOVED every minute! Definitely a highlight on our trip and we plan to return!
Crystal HJune 19, 2023.Unforgettable!! This was an awesome experience! We enjoyed watching the dogs and we learned so much. Definitely do this when in Ireland!
Puffin104June 8, 2023.Entertaining Experience Wow! Michael may be a "Irish working farmer/rancher" but he has a huge personality. He went through the basics of his working farm and training his beautiful dogs. Watching Maggie and his other dogs was fascinating. If you have a dog you know it can be hard to get them to mind. Michael should make a You Tube video sharing his teaching techniques. He does have a You Tube video starring his dogs! The experience was fun, interesting and entertaining. Loved the sheep and his small shed of gifts. Five stars!