As a rancher, our border collies are part of the family but a tool as well. They are up for any task at hand, they don't hesitate, and they don't talk back. They show up every morning for work, and all they ask for is a good scratch behind the ears and a full belly. A good working dog can take the place of one or two hired men. A lot of blood, sweat, tears, and countless hours of training go into everyone.
A working stock dog trial is a competition that brings handlers together to test their skills and that of their dog to accomplish a task. Each handler is given 3 to 5 cows to use their dog t...
