$240 for the weekend, with dogs

$80 w/e fence sitters without dogs - morning teas and lunches included -

Dogs and handlers work together to achieve tasks like gathering sheep from afar, driving them on a set course,

shedding (separating some sheep and holding them away from the rest) and putting sheep in a pen.

Plans are in train to begin these trials here later in 2012. The South African system suits Australian conditions

with suitable courses for dogs and handlers working at different levels - Beginners to Top Dogs. Early levels

don’t have the more difficult aspects of the ISDS course - the full ISDS course is Senior Dog level - and there are

even more challenging tasks for Top Dogs. South Africa began sheepdog trials with Australian arena

trials, later introducing field trials. Both now sit comfortably together.

Faansie Basson will come here understanding current Australian trials as he introduces us to new skills for