Shertom Boarding Kennels -- Where dogs have fun!
301 North Fawn Ridge, Leander, TX 78641
Kennel Directions
Call or text us at: 512-515-5494

SPECIAL SERVICES


Doggie Day Care

That special friend needs a little more loving during the day?

We offer Day Care services by request.
Call to arrange details and accomodations.
Our dog runs are 50' long on the outside for extra running around and inside the runs are 6' X 6' giving plenty of room to hang out in. Bring toys, blankets and treats if you like.

Grooming
Grooming
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Fido need a little fluffing up? Is Sweetie not as sweet smelling as she used to be?
We offer grooming services by request. Your dog can be bathed and blow dried. When you pick up your pooch, she can be sweet, groomed and ready to go.

Training
Training
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Your Dog Can Be A Star!
Corey & Sheryl, HAHA trial Herding Lessons

Learn the fundamentals of herding and work toward the trialing of your dog.

Lessons by appointment only.


  • Herding lessons are $50 per session.
  • Instinct Testing for all herding breeds
  • Private herding lessons one on one
  • Herding training for American Kennel Club, Australian Shepherd Club of America and American Herding Breeds Association trial venues as well as Border Collie trials
  • 82 acre trialing and training facility in Bertram, TX
  • Training for the beginner dog on up to Advance trialing dogs
  • All herding training taught by Sheryl McDonald - AKC Licensed Herding Judge & AHBA Judge
  • Home to 5 AKC Herding Champions, 6 ASCA Working Trial Champions and 6 AHBA Herding Trial Champions and more on the way
  • Lessons are by appointment only
  • All training is positive with encouraging methods
  • Dogs should be at least 6 months old to set up a herding evaluation.
  • Dogs should wear a well fitted collar. A Martingale type collar is highly recommended.

Herding training is held at Destiny Farm, 601 CR 210A, Bertram, TX.

Please email ShertomKennels to set up a time for a lesson or call 512-515-5494 and ask for Sheryl.

Please download the editable Lesson Registration PDF Form, fill it out and email it to shertomkennels@sbcglobal.net before coming to class the first time.

Herding Lessons Register Editable PDF Form
Corey & Sheryl, HAHA trial.
Herding Facitlities

Destiny Farm
601 CR 210A
Bertram, TX 78605
Directions

Take Hwy. 29 west to Bertram. In the middle of town at the only signal light, turn North (right) onto RR 243/FM 1174 also called Grange Street. Go 4/10 of a mile and turn left onto FM 1174 North. Go 7.6 miles and turn right onto County Road 210A. Go 6/10 mile. The road curves to the left and then to the right. We are the second property on the right at 601 County Road 210A with a sign on our gate that reads Destiny Farm and the address. The phone numbers are listed on a sign by the gate. Call our cell phone numbers in case you get lost at 512-515-5494.

More About Herding

Pat Taylor has written several excellent articles on Training your Dog To Herd.
You can access this information by visiting her websites at:
Fellstarbouvsor Herding Training