Becoming a Herding Judge

How to Become a Herding Judge

The judges training content of the program is facilitated by the Herding Committee and run by Kate Dourley rozare@tpgi.com.au  

The following information is designed to help you understand the requirements and assist trainee judges in sourcing the information needed.

Dogs Australia Regulations – Judges Training

The Judges Training Program is conducted under Dogs Australia Regulations and is a national scheme. Please click here to download the national Judges Code of Practice and Conduct.

The regulations can be sourced, downloaded and/or printed by clicking here 

Information for Prospective Trainees

Some of the requirements include:

• Minimum five year continuous membership of Dogs Victoria
• Be over the age of 18 years
• Reside in Victoria
• Be approved by the Dogs Victoria

Eligibility

Applicants must have:

• Trained and qualified a dog in instinct, herding test and pre-trial tests
• Acted as scribe and stock handler for at least three instinct, herding and pre-trial tests
• Attended a lecture on the herding rules for tests within 12 months prior to application

Method of Education (Self Education) 

Trainees will be required to:

• Educate themselves by being conversant with the Dogs Victoria Rules and Regulations
• Attend all lectures and tutorials and practical training sessions
• Attend practical training days
• Study the Rules for the Conduct of Herding Trials

Written Examinations and Practical Assessments

Examination papers shall consist of short multi-choice and/or mix and match questions. A trainee must pass the written examination in order to undertake the practical assessment. Written assessments require a 75% pass mark.

Want to know more?

Visit here to view the Dogs Victoria Herding Judges Training Scheme.

For more information on how you can become a Dogs Victoria Herding Judge contact the chairperson of the Herding Committee 

Please click on the following link for more information about the sport of Herding.