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I asked Serge if he would mind giving me some insight into how he got started, which handlers influenced him the most, what advice would he give an open handler and how he prepares for a World Sheepdog Trial Final. I hope you enjoy listening. My old buddy Norman Deacon used to say that it was hard to train the […] Continue Reading

Jim Nolan The other morning I slipped into the field to check on a Cheviot ewe with a fresh lamb. I was amused when she started to snort at me and so I turned on the video to see would she stay at it. Then I remembered something Jim Nolan told me and Dermot one evening in the hotel in […] Continue Reading

In this Part II conversation with Alasdair, he talks about training sheepdogs to single and what singling can tell him about a working sheepdog. He talks a little about judging the single and aspects that he feels are important. I think this has been one of my favourite conversations to date and I hope you find as much food for […] Continue Reading

I really enjoy the way top level competitors can give an insight into what it takes to achieve success in big competition regardless of which particular sport they have excelled in. I have been lucky enough to talk to Alastair Mac Rae about qualities in successful dogs and the mindset and ambition of a top handler. I read a newsletter […] Continue Reading

Dr Viola Hebeler I first met Dr Viola Hebler back in 2015 and the European Nursery Championship. I was attracted to her dog’s way of working and got to see him run again in the final there. Viola works as a veterinary surgeon yet finds time to train her dogs to compete at continental and world class competition. Whenever I […] Continue Reading

What people have to deal with in trials in the US. I was real interested to see what people have to deal with in trials in the US. I got the opportunity to judge in Oregon and so I got to take a look first hand. Here I met with the guy who supplies the sheep, Levi Wahl. He told […] Continue Reading