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  • This is a great spot/experience and well worth a visit

    Ann Murphy Avatar Ann Murphy
    September 20, 2023

    It was fantastic show. Gives lots of information. Highly recommend going to see

    Erin Loveday Avatar Erin Loveday
    September 20, 2023

    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

    Laura Jennifer Avatar Laura Jennifer
    October 20, 2023

    Michael is the real deal! Fantastic experience! Highly recommend!

    Sue Hauenstein Avatar Sue Hauenstein
    March 20, 2024
  • Very good explanation and makes you laugh.

    Anthony Bianco Avatar Anthony Bianco
    April 20, 2024

    Very nice and interesting!

    Tiago Nockemann Avatar Tiago Nockemann
    April 20, 2024

    Our "host" was fantastic, explaining everything in detail and provided and excellent demo.

    Mark Dyslin Avatar Mark Dyslin
    September 20, 2023

    If 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

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    Daniela Tucker Avatar Daniela Tucker
    April 22, 2024
  • Highly recommend it!!! Super friendly, interesting and relevant. Street parking only

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    gabriella karam Avatar gabriella karam
    August 20, 2023

    Awesome demonstration with a friendly, informative host and some very clever dogs showing off their skills and training

    Ryan Casey Avatar Ryan Casey
    April 17, 2023

    Ganz coole Vorführung der Schäferhunde. Nachher durfte man die kleinen Schäfchen knuddeln.....

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    Roger Schiesser Avatar Roger Schiesser
    April 17, 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

    Laurie Eccleston Avatar 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 Avatar Peter K
    September 20, 2023

    Michael 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

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    Amanda Heaston Avatar Amanda Heaston
    October 20, 2023

    Called in advance, Michael is awesome.

    William Tolan Avatar William Tolan
    August 20, 2023

    Fantastic 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

    Greg Mull Avatar 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

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    Kirstin Hoff Avatar Kirstin Hoff
    November 20, 2023

    Was an awesome experience ?✨

    Sindy Jeraldy Calderón Toledo Avatar Sindy Jeraldy Calderón Toledo
    March 8, 2023

    Michael, Maggie, and Rose - what a dream team! We absolutely recommend a visit, learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the lovely company.

    Irene Kopp Avatar Irene Kopp
    April 10, 2023

    One of my favourite places to bring guests. Highly recommend visiting. Great for adults and children.

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    Hazel Tucker Fogarty Avatar Hazel Tucker Fogarty
    February 8, 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 Avatar Cynthia Sia
    April 10, 2023

    Loved the dogs, so cool what they can do.

    Stephanie Chen Avatar Stephanie Chen
    April 22, 2024

    We 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

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    Diane Bartal Avatar Diane Bartal
    October 20, 2023

    A 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

    prince philip Avatar prince philip
    March 8, 2023
  • Among my favorite things we did in Ireland. Highly recommend.

    e Walsh Avatar e Walsh
    April 29, 2024

    It was awesome! Our guide was great

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    John Friend Avatar John Friend
    April 20, 2024

    Terrific Experience. Learned a lot about Sheep and how the dogs keep the sheep in line.

    Dhruva Krishna Avatar Dhruva Krishna
    April 8, 2023

    So much fun for the whole family!! Michael is amazing!

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    De Vita Chiropractic Avatar De Vita Chiropractic
    April 22, 2024
  • 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

    Barb Nott Avatar Barb Nott
    May 6, 2023

    Fantastic experience, impressive to see the intelligence and discipline of a working dog?☘️

    Borislav Vujaklija Avatar Borislav Vujaklija
    April 24, 2023

    10/10 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 Avatar Thiiugvdd Ghfhd
    April 8, 2023

    Such 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

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    Chet Frist Avatar 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

    alexandra thiel Avatar alexandra thiel
    January 20, 2024

    This is a wonderful experience, I really liked it.

    Rina Combs Avatar Rina Combs
    October 20, 2023

    Micheal 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

    Allison Hay Avatar Allison Hay
    November 20, 2023

    We really enjoyed hearing about the sheep and the working sheep dogs.

    Rhonda Arnett Avatar Rhonda Arnett
    April 20, 2024
  • It was a privilege to see Michael and his dogs working together; something to aspire to 💯.

    Doireann Dowling Avatar Doireann Dowling
    December 20, 2023

    Really nice and excited experience of sheep dog demonstration ??‍

    Vedran Dzinic Avatar Vedran Dzinic
    January 8, 2023

    Great 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

    EmVaEs Avatar EmVaEs
    February 20, 2024

    Best thing we did in Ireland.

    Weston Kelsey Avatar Weston Kelsey
    August 20, 2023
Eileen D
Eileen D
May 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.
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scottpA45EP
April 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.
ReBeckers84
ReBeckers84
March 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 S
Cherie S
October 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!
Connector170185
Connector170185
September 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 B
Mary B
August 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!
ltushla
ltushla
July 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 M
Jennifer M
July 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 H
Crystal H
June 19, 2023.
Unforgettable!! This was an awesome experience! We enjoyed watching the dogs and we learned so much. Definitely do this when in Ireland!
Puffin104
Puffin104
June 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!