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Just one question. Any sheep dog trials I have ever been to, the dogs were all controlled by voice and whistle commands. Maybe I was seeing advanced dogs or something?
That was the very basic herding test. Just to see if they had what it takes to continue on. They have never been around sheep but had been to a variety of non releated training classes, obedience and agility etc. We were surprised Tucker did that well. He use to herd socks, shoes etc around the house but that is all. Stacey is on the skitish side. They both were "Rescued Dogs". BTW, my wife and possibly daughter/grandaughters are supposed to be at the Celtic event tommorrow: http://www.city-data.com/forum/8803267-post18.html