Meet Dawna & Megan

Dawna Sims

I’ve been training dogs — and teaching people to work stock with their dogs — for over 21 years. I love working with all herding breeds and learning how individual dogs think, feel, and understand the job of herding livestock. Helping each dog find clarity in the work, and helping handlers become true partners with their dogs, is at the heart of my training.

My methodology begins the moment a puppy enters your life and continues through advanced stockdog work — a solid foundation for herding, other dog sports, and simply living with a thoughtful, well-trained companion.

I’m also the author of The Rules of the Hunt.

Megan Sims-Kennedy

I grew up working alongside my mother with dogs and livestock, and it sparked a lifelong love for herding and training. I advanced through ASCA’s Junior Program and earned Most Versatile Junior and All-Around Junior multiple times at the ASCA Nationals. Training and competing with my dogs still brings me immense joy — and today I love helping others reach their goals with their canine partners.

Collaborating with my mother, Dawna, in developing her training methodology, I’ve earned titles across multiple breeds. My focus is on calm, correct work — building confident, responsive dogs ready for both real-world ranch work and trial success. I care about the dog in front of us, the feel of the stock, and the timing that makes everything smoother, clearer, and more honest.