Trialing – Working Aussie Source

A Stockdog Trialer’s Prayer

September 7, 2018 November 30, 2017 By Sal Manna

A Stockdog Trialer’s Prayer By Sal Manna Dear Lord, I truly understand why this is called a trial, For a team of stockdog and man requires power and guile. Yet on days like today my dog seems to lack

An Aussie at a French-Style Trial

July 5, 2017 February 17, 2015 By WorkingAussieSource

AN AUSSIE AT A FRENCH-STYLE TRIAL September 30 October 1, 2006 , Wilton , CA by Linda Rorem Due to the logistics involved, it isn’t often that trials are available featuring groups of 50 or more sheep. But beginning

When to Start Trialing

February 1, 2016 February 17, 2015 By Working Aussie Source

WHEN TO START TRIALING by Tenley Dexter and Maarten Walter Question: Have been using my Aussie for chores and taken some formal lessons on herding. Question is at what point would one consider entering a trial: with what behaviors needed

How To Know If You’re Ready To Trial

August 31, 2017 February 17, 2015 By Working Aussie Source

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO TRIAL by Anne Jespersen These are the guidelines I keep in mind for myself which may be helpful for other people who are training their first or second dog and are wondering when

Gripping

August 31, 2017 February 17, 2015 By Working Aussie Source

GRIPPING by Herbert Holmes This article is difficult to write due to the many and varied opinions on grips as well as the number of different types of grips and reasons for gripping. I am assuming that the readers know