Jerry and Sharon Rowe began their dog herding career in the early 1960s. After purchasing their first registered Australian Shepherd, they discovered the intelligence of these dogs and became interested in preserving the herding instinct and promoting the versatility of the Australian Shepherd as a breed.

In 1970 they traveled to Kentucky for the International Border Collie Competition, where they met Lewis Pence who helped launch what had become their dream to promote stock dog herding with loose-eyed breeds.

Together with the Colorado Collie Club, they formed the first all-breed herding club: Stock Dog Fanciers of Colorado. They then organized the first-ever herding competition for loose-eyed dogs at their farm in Broomfield, Colorado.

Since then they have been instrumental in promoting loose-eyed stock dog training by holding weekly classes and individual lessons. In addition, they have held competitive events at their farms for more than 60+ years and have competed in trials and competitions including ASCA, AKC, CKC, AHBA, and USBCHA.

Their farm in Kansas was designed specifically to provide people of all skill levels a place to learn about herding with their dogs.

Jerry Rowe is a senior stock dog judge and has been involved with the ASCA stockdog program since the beginning. Jerry and Sharon have stayed committed to the idea of a versatile working dog who can do it all. To learn more about Jerry or Sharon, click on their name to go to their page.

Twin Creek Farm offers the perfect vacation for the herding enthusiast!

Nestled in the beautiful Post Rock country, with wide-open hay fields just 10 miles south of Osborne, Kansas, Twin Creek passes through the farm, lined with beautiful oak trees that are over 100 years old.

The early 20th century barn has been converted into a club house that is rich with Midwestern heritage and alive with history. The original slate chalkboard from the old Twin Creek schoolhouse and the floor made out of the town’s Main Street cobblestone adds to the wonderful atmosphere you will experience at Twin Creek Farm. Relax while reading books from our herding library while enjoying the glow from our wood fired pot-bellied stove. The indoor and outdoor arenas provide the perfect training facilities, no matter what the weather may have in store.

DUCK ARENA

Registration includes reserved lodging on a first come first serve basis. RVs welcome or bring your tent and camp under the trees. Sheep wagon is available for lodging. Contact us to make a reservation or have questions.

If you want to learn to work stock with your dog or better hone your skills, put this place on your bucket list. Jerry can work with you and your dog regardless of your level of training. I was fortunate to attend a small camp with just three people, we were all at different places with our abilities, dogs, and training. Jerry had a knack for being able to work with each of us at our level, and move us all forward. I was amazed to see progress each team made. The week went by too fast and the Rowe’s took great care of us. Thanks again for a great week! –Michael Black

Jerry’s training methods are fantastic!! My dogs’ performances are greatly improved using Jerry’s approach. As a bonus, Jerry is a natural instructor. His techniques are easy to understand and apply. I highly recommend Jerry’s methods to anyone with loose-eyed dogs. — A.B.  Georgia

This is our yearly vacation we can’t miss! Love the facilities, but mostly cherish the time with two dog masters. Caesar should be envious of what Jerry and Sharon are doing! –M.P.

Jerry and Sharon are awesome people as well as great teachers. Sheep camp is the most exciting experience in herding that you can do. The best teacher you could ever have you get for a whole week awesome can’t wait to go back for my 3rd experience. Thanks for everything! –K.H.

I had an amazing week at camp! I met some new friends and learned a lot. There’s no place like it! –LCM

I attended a Jerry Rowe clinic in January 2010 and was amazed at how easy he made handling your dog and herding sound. As soon as he started talking a light bulb went on and I had a whole new feeling of confidence. … no matter what level of learning … I would recommend anyone interested in herding check out Jerry’s method. — W.M.  Georgia

Jerry’s approach to training a herding dog has clarified so much for me. Instead of being frustrated with what I now know are normal, logical behaviors for my dogs, I am now learning to understand and use those behaviors to help him understand what I want of him. Best of all, Jerry’s methods avoid intimidation and harsh correction, rather helping the dog to figure out how to control the sheep in a very natural way, leaving his “sacred” instinct intact. –C.K.  Wyoming

Jerry’s videos are professional and full of wisdom about stock, dogs, and most importantly people. One can easily figure out that Jerry enjoys teaching with humor and for that reason and many more, I am anxious to train further with him. What I am most grateful for, was Jerry’s ability to help me prioritize my goals and to appreciate my beautiful dogs, for the herding breed they are. –M.G. Florida

I learned long ago there are no such things as miracles but with Jerry’s methods and your perseverance even the most impossible dog can benefit from Jerry’s program. He offers a fresh realistic approach to herding that allows the dog to think while building a solid foundation for you and your dog. –Patty Walsh, Colorado

As a herding newbie, 3 years with 3 different dogs, clinics have been my social network. At Jerry’s clinic I recognized that the basics I knew were not all the basics that I needed to know. Jerry encouraged me to develop more stock knowledge. He taught me to encourage my dogs to work with me, not me keeping my dogs off the stock. What I found was that “we” were having more fun, and I was having less guilt.

I took my first Jerry Rowe clinic recently, and was very pleased with the results. The clinic was sponsored by an ASCA club, and I was the only participant who did not have an aussie; I have a pem corgi and a bc. Jerry could have cared less, and he showed me how to solve some of my problems; self created, I’m sure. I was impressed with watching Jerry help the other participants with some of their problems. –Linda Stoddard,  Aiken, SC

Jerry’s training method is great for all breeds of dogs and all types of handlers.

Jerry’s approach to training a herding dog has clarified so much for me. Instead of being frustrated with what I now know are normal, logical behaviors for my dogs, I am now learning to understand and use those behaviors to help him understand what I want of him. Best of all, Jerry’s methods avoid intimidation and harsh correction, rather helping the dog to figure out how to control the sheep in a very natural way, leaving his “sacred” instinct intact.

I was amazed at how easy he [Jerry] made handling your dog and herding sound. As soon as he started talking a light bulb went on and I had a whole new feeling of confidence. Jerry and Sharon were just like old friends and made all, no matter what level of learning you were, feel comfortable and capable. I would recommend anyone interested in herding check out Jerry’s method. –Wanda, Georgia