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Story by - KAREN EDWARDS Photos - Sarah Dodds THE RISE IN INCIDENCE OF ‘TRAPPED NEUTROPHIL SYNDROME’ IN WORKING BORDER COLLIES IN AUSTRALIA Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS) is an inherited dis- appeared to lose strength in their hind legs. The pups were ease affecting Border Collies. This disease affects the im- taken to the vet who diagnosed an infection and prescribed a mune system and its ability to fight infection. TNS often goes course of antibiotics which initially appeared to have cleared undiagnosed as pups present with a wide range of symptoms, the infection. However, a few days later they again developed often not long after being vaccinated. Symptoms of TNS are the same symptoms. This alerted me that the problem may be dependent on the specific infection that the dog is fighting related to TNS, which I had heard about but had never given and may include failure to thrive, poor growth, weight loss, much consideration. lethargy, diarrhoea and vomiting. Sick (affected) dogs typi- On a second visit to the vet I mentioned TNS to him and tests cally die by four months of age as their immune systems are were undertaken by the vet and samples sent to Orivet for unable to fight the infection. DNA testing. All pups except one proved to be positive for TNS carriers are well known in all working border collie lines TNS (i.e. affected) with the remaining pup being a carrier. I and unfortunately carriers are popping up with increasing then tested the bitch, and she was confirmed as a ‘carrier’. My regularity in unrelated dogs including various state 3-sheep research indicated that breeding, ‘carrier to carrier’ will pro- working sheepdog registered dogs, cattle working collies and vide this outcome. For the future of the industry I feel it is imported ISDS dogs (direct imports and semen from known essential that owners show due diligence and test both male carriers). Carriers do not have the disease themselves but car- and female prior to mating. ry one copy of the faulty gene. Unfortunately due to a lack of A personal story from a lady who had an affected pup knowledge about the risks of mating two dogs that are carri- Ollie was a border collie I bought many years ago. At first he ers for TNS there have been TNS affected litters produced be- seemed very normal albeit very timid off and on. At three cause breeders have not DNA tested their breeding dogs prior months old he got sick, he couldn’t eat, he couldn’t drink, to mating. A simple, inexpensive test is available from Orivet touching him hurt him so much he would lash out. He was (see below). A couple of personal accounts are provided below unknowingly treated by a vet with antibiotics which helped which show the different symptoms that can occur in affected for a short period. This went on in a cyclic fashion for several pups. months. The vets had no idea what was wrong with him. This A personal story from a third generation sheep farmer poor wee man suffered through to 7 months old before he was My experience with TNS was quite devastating four out of five diagnosed by Dr Alan Wilton at UNSW as TNS affected. pups in the litter were affected and had to be euthanised. After Not long after his diagnosis his mind went as well and he vaccination at 12 weeks the first sign of the problem appeared. would go from sitting asleep on my lap to teeth peeled growl- The pups developed a severe fever within a few days and 52 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

ing and snarling in front of us ready to have a go. He was put Recommended Best Practice to sleep one day after I failed to side step him out of the room (a) Owners, handlers, breeders and/or lessees should report when he flipped. He tore shreds of flesh off my arms in the the occurrence of inherited disorders to assist progress in re- process. TNS is the most horrendously painful, horrible dis- ducing these disorders and identify carrier dogs. ease a dog can die from. (b) Owners, handlers, breeders and/or lessees should follow a A reminder to all members of Australian Federation for Live- documented scheme that allows for monitoring and eventual stock Working Dogs member bodies (WKC, 3-sheep, yard, prevention of known inherited disorders. cattle working organisations) All members are required to abide by the Animal Welfare Code (c) Dogs and bitches should not be kept together if there is a for Australian Livestock Working dogs which was adopted by risk of accidental mating. most organisation over five years ago. A link to the code can be found at this link (as well as on the WKC and ASDWA web (d) All dogs being considered for mating should be tested sites). www.austfederationlivestockworkingdogs.org/breed- for inherited disorders where such tests are available. For ing/ those inherited disorders where no suitable test is available, Breeders are expected to comply with the minimum standard occurrence of inherited disorders in their genealogy should below and not breed affected pups. This means ensuring the be assessed. Veterinary or other appropriate advice should be TNS status of the parents is known before breeding via DNA sought in this respect. testing. A DNA test is available for TNS and other border collie inher- Minimum Standard No. 07 – Breeding ited diseases. The full Border Collie breed profile with Orivet Breeders must make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the costs around $160 and it is easy to take cheek swabs with the genetic make-up of both sire and dam will not result in an kits provided. increase in the frequency or severity of known inherited dis- www.orivet.com/store/breed-list?species=ca- orders. nine&breed=Border%20Collie Photos taken in January 1998 of a TNS affected litter. The smaller puppy/ puppies in each photo (to right of person) are TNS affect- ed. Typical signs of an affected pup: may be smaller, have slower growth rates, and can appear “ferret like”; disease is characterized by lameness and / or diarrhoea and a high temperature; signs may be seen in puppies as young as 2 weeks or as old as 7 months of age; blood tests may reveal a low neutrophil count, nucleated red blood cells in circulation despite a non-regenerative anaemia, a fasting hypercholesterolaemia, decreased serum albumin and increased serum alkaline phosphatase; X-rays of limbs bones may show reduced density and thin cortices and in some cases fractures in metaphyses. Sclerotic bone may be present in areas adjacent to the fractures. Photos courtesy of Sarah Dodds who donated these affected pups to Murdoch University for research. The bottom line is, 20 years later there is no excuse for people to be breeding without testing. www.stockdogs.com.au AWSDM 53

“What Does A Farmer Look Like?” Have you ever Googled the term “what does a farmer look like?” That’s exactly what Kim Storey, a photogra- pher from Eugowra NSW, did just that, and the im- ages that came up were disappointing to say the least! Mostly they were images of grey haired, bearded men in checked flannelette and bib & brace overalls holding a pitchfork. It is a really American stereotype but one that filters through to Aussie farmers. That’s certainly not what any of the farmers she knows look like! So the project “What Does A Farmer Look Like?” was ally misguided view of our farmers. We want to show off the born. Cassie Gates, a graphic designer from Eugowra positive side of farming and ensure people know that is not NSW, is also working on the project, and will be putting always doom and gloom, that our farmers are embracing tech- all the photos and stories together in a coffee table book. “Our nology, caring for their animals and the environment and al- aim is to challenge the stereotypes associated with farmers by ways looking for ways to improve and become more efficient” putting together photographs and farmers’ stories from across Some of the farms they have visited have included sheep, cat- Australia. We want to change that outdated image and show tle & cropping farmers, graziers and station owners. Horticul- the world what our modern Aussie farmers do and who they turalists, market gardeners and flower growers. Aquaculture, are.” sugar cane, tropical fruit and everything in between…even a buffalo dairy! “So many of the farmers that have contacted us want to get the message across that farming is both a career and a life- They are looking for a whole different range of people pro- style and that it is a great life, despite the hard times.” Kim & ducing food and fibre in Australia and by the end of this year Cassie have been travelling around the country over the last will have achieved that. They are currently looking to have the 10 months visiting all different types of farms. “We’ve met so book released mid-2018. Should anyone wish to be involved many different farmers from all different demographics and in the project by sponsoring we can be contacted via email industries and we’re looking forward to sharing their stories [email protected] or via direct message on with people. the Facebook page or people can help us out by contributing on the gofundme page here: “More often than not it is a negative story about farmers that https://www.gofundme.com/whatdoesafarmerlooklike you see in the media, like drought, fire, flood and I think that You can also connect with us on Facebook and has given people (who have no connection to farming) a re- Instagram @whatdoesafarmerlooklike 54 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

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The Hangin’ Tree Cowdogs An American Story By Jan Haddle Davis The Hangin Tree Cowdog (HTC) is an American breed rapidly advance the breed is met by proof of demonstrated of cow dog. The name came from the original ‘Hangin working ability for every breeding HTC, through inspection, Tree’ ranch brand of Gary Ericsson. Although the - to go head and heel and bite on cattle. Criteria must be met breed is relatively new to the stockdog scene, the style, cour- before any Hangin Tree dog can receive Permanent Registra- age, and nerve of this breed is historic. The HTC was adapted, tion or be used as breeding dogs. selected and proven on cattle in the daily harsh stock working Registration Classification and Appendix Registration conditions of American farms and ranches. The style simi- Litters are registered, pups are named and Appendix Papers larity and courageous ability of the dogs speaks of knowledge- issued able and natural selection. The breed has transitioned to a Registry specialist “go to” ‘Git er done’ handy cowdog that can trail, Hangin Tree Cowdog Association, Inc. - “HTCA” fetch, hold, and handle cattle in any farm or ranch situation, 253 CR 211 from horseback, UTV, vehicle or handler on foot. Seymour TX 76380 USA The original foundation dogs, a tight crosses of four breeds http://hangintreecowdog.net made by Hangin Tree Ranch, followed by selectively breeding Membership is mandatory to register HTC dogs or litters. proven individuals of the crosses, were used to create a dog Governing is by a voting Board of Directors. HTCR BOD is of medium size, short to slick hair, with a courageous ability comprised of Lifetime Board of Director/Adviser Gary Er- to hit hard on head and heel of cows. The registry is only for icsson/Oklahoma, Executive Director Charlie Trayer/Texas, dogs of proven ability, and documented pedigree,tracing to President/BOD Tim Miser/Kansas, VP/BOD Shane Roberts/ Ericsson’s Hangin Tree foundation dogs, that exhibit the de- TX, Secretary/BOD Trevon Ogden/Missouri, BOD, John sired size and type. Jacot/Kansas, Michael Craddock/Missouri, Jason Terrell/Tex- Hangin Tree Ranch Originally used the following breeds, and as. The collective BOD represents generations of ranchers, selection was intense with the successful blend being stated cattlemen, horsemen and dog handlers, that own, daily use as: teams of cowdogs and train and breed HTC. • 3/8 Border Collie -for their intense herding instinct and Annual HTCA (Fall) Event World Championship HTCA Futurity, Maturity, and Meeting intelligence • 1/8 Catahoula -for the ability to trail and find cattle, and The registry is the only one of its kind where the dog’s work- ing ability is the basis for registration, not just a registered for toughness and slick hair coat pedigree. • 1/4 Australian Kelpie -for endurance, herding instinct Permanent Registration Individual dogs must demonstrate in video or with an inspec- and short hair tor, the ability to bite head and heel, and gather stock, submit • 1/4 Australian Shepherd (only one stud Australian Shep- pictures showing type, to receive Permanent Registration. At this point in Registry history, since November 2015, DNA herd dog, the $20,000 “Hangin Tree Black Bear” was to blood type for Foundation parentage is optional, but manda- contribute to the Hangin Tree Cowdog breed) Characteristics and Style “A working cattledog that is a gathering, retrieving, herding dog. “A tough aggressive dog that has the courage to stand up to and handle all types of cattle. An intelligent dog that is easy to train. A dog with good disposition that is not overly sensitive. A short or slick haired dog that can stand the heat when needed and also shed burs and mud with minimal coat main- tenance. A dog with good bone structure that can take the abuse that a cattledog takes from being kicked and ran over. A dog that is deep and wide in the chest with endurance that will stay with you when the going gets tough. A dog that can wind and trail cattle.” Registration The Hangin Tree Cowdog is a purebred working dog creat- ed in America, bred specifically to work cattle. The goal to www.stockdogs.com.au AWSDM 59

Hangin’ Tree Cowdogs Jared Lee tory in any dog entered in any HTC sanctioned Trials, and for HTC, LeeRCD Hangin Tree Cowdogs, the use of Frozen Semen for breeding. Myrick, MS. USA History Prior to the 1980’s, Gary Ericsson, a multi-generational cow- “It’s not really about how good a handle you put on your dog man/rancher, decided to develop his own type of cowdog. It’s how well your dog can handle and understand cattle! They Selection through daily ranch use was to make a foundation can build a cowboy college but they can’t teach you to be a cow- dog that was to become the Hangin’ Tree Cowdog. Selective boy. It’s experience of hands on handling cattle , horses, and cross breeding and culling dogs, blending and selecting for dogs that makes a hand It’s a lot of long days driving cattle. It’s the best traits of the American Australian Shepherd, Austral- riding pairs out …..” Jared Lee ian Kelpie, Border Collie and the American Catahoula Leop- ard breeds, was to become the Hangin’ Tree Cowdog. ASCA Jared Lee is a 5th generation ‘Florida Cracker Cowboy’, dog Hall of Fame WTCH HT Black Bear was the only Australian handler, cowman, and horseman. He is owner-operator Shepherd that contributed genetically to the new breed. of Leehdc Ranching, and Leehdc Hangin Tree Kennel of A January 2000 article in the High PlainsMidwest Ag Jour- Myrick, MS. Jared states, I manage 1000 acres. We have it nal, quoted Gary as stating, “This composite line became the divided into 16 pastures, each ranging from 15 to 120 acres. product of 35 years (currently over 50 years) experience in We keep on average 1800 to 2200 head throughout most of raising and training different breeds of dogs, and understand- the year, buying each week and shipping a few times a month. ing each breed’s characteristics. We run anywhere from 6500 to 10,000 head through here a Gary Ericsson stated, “When we started this breed, we didn’t year. These are all crossbred beef calves weighing from 400 to mess around. Out of the first 117 puppies, we only kept back 700 lbs. I keep the cattle until they are healthy enough to go two that fit into our breeding program,” Selection was and out west to grass or feedlot depending on size and where we continues to be intense, for dogs able to be trained and used have room. as a preferred ‘cowboy’s dog’, to do a job better than a hired Lee says he works Leehdc cow dogs and ...one man full-time, ranch hand. with occasional part time help when planting or just extra busy! I also run 80 crossbred momma cows of mine and my Jared Lee and family family’s (wife and kids) on 200 acres I lease. Jared grew up tough, in Live Oak, Florida, immersed totally in the beef cattle business. He was employed as a ‘cow-hunt- er,’ ;day worker cowboy’ and on his families ranch. He states, I was brought up helping my dad, Jesse Lee, with our family’s 300 head of crossbred mamma cows and traveling with him to different counties around the state (Florida USA) working, penning and handling cattle, from yearlings to rank woods cattle! Jared Lee’s life experience was literally shaped by handling thousands and thousands of head of beef cattle. Jared Lee’s first job out of high school, was Processing Manager for Cracker Cattle Company, a bonded cattle dealer that special- izes in cattle order buying and preconditioning calves. This demanding job entailed receiving semi-truckloads of 200 to 700 head a day of fresh calves, each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Processing meant 20-24 hour days, working cattle chutes with a crew, vaccinating, worming, cutting steers, and branding, and then monitoring the processed calves in lots until they were ready to be loaded out again on Semi-trucks, to other ranches to be finished for beef. Florida, ranking 10th in number of beef cattle by State in the US, is also home of the largest ‘Cow Calf ’ beef cattle ranch in the United States, Deseret Ranch. Deseret Ranch head- quarters is interestingly located only 19 miles inland from the iconic symbol of the future and space exploration, Cape Canaveral. Florida’s cattle country, the heritage and history of ranching in the state, exists side by side with the industries that expand technology promoting space exploration and world satellite communications. 60 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

Hangin’ Tree Cowdogs dogs and only certain border collies when I was headed to break new cattle or to a hairy situation. The central spine of Florida, starting with Suwanee County, As every stockman that has tried Hangin Tree Dogs praises around the town of Live Oak, to the southern part of Hend- the breed for day to day work, he says, These Hanging Tree ry County, home of huge historic ranches like the McDaniel Cowdogs have saved me, and the cattle owners I work for tons Ranch, is the main cattle producing area of Florida. Archaeo- of aggravation, time, and money! Jared does not trial dogs, he logical sites, remote swamps, wet pastures, thick underbrush, uses them daily to work cattle and to make a living. A com- was the tough proving ground that was the day-to-day experi- pliment of praise of the ability of the Hangin Tree as a breed. ences that shaped the history of “Cracker Cowboys” and the The Cowboy Dogs....Why Hanging Tree Cowdogs? Cracker Cowboy Jared Lee. Pasture conditions ranged from Preference? No sir proof and experience of being the most planted grasses, to blind underbrush cover in mucky swamps versatile well rounded dog that I can take to the thickest of tannin stained water fed by over 60” a year annual rainfall. woods , murkiest swamps, flat pasture , or hills and moun- Working conditions means enduring super saturated humidi- tains! Jared explained, they have a keen sense of smell which ty days, high temperatures, and every manner of biting sting- is needed when you’re a ‘cow hunter! ‘ A ton of bite and no ing insect, so thick in swarms you can breathe them, dodging quit , but can be as gentle with a cow and well minded that you poisonous snakes, ‘gators on the prod and being stalked by can drive a sick or weak calf! Speed and athleticism, well they wild animals. got it, with a mind that seems to be as trainable as talking to a Jared, proud of his heritage, explained, “Florida cowboys person! Now don’t get me wrong these aren’t super dogs, you are known as ‘Florida Cracker Cowboys’ because of the bull must understand how to handle them as well as handle cattle! whips we use while driving bulls and cows. The whips, 10 ft They have a keen sense of smell, which is needed when you’re to 12 ft long, and when swung around your head and cracked a ‘cow-hunter’! And A ton of bite and no quit. ,sounds like a gun shot. So as Mexican cowboys are known as Jared Lee says he started building his working dog teams off ‘Vaqueros’ and Hawaiian cowboys as ‘poniolos, the popular Hangin Tree sires, Mudkat, Trayer’s Jackson, and Florida cowboys and cow-hunters are known as Cracker a few dogs straight from Charlie Trayer out of Trayer’s Bul- Cowboys”. let, and Trayer’s Turbo. He states, My favourite colour is blue The American Cowboy culture did not start in the romance merle. I have certain things I look for in choosing a dog to fit of the American West, it was the result of the melting pot of my program and become a brood gyp on my team. I’m for a traditions of East and West. The stock; cows, sheep, dogs,and short slick haired dog, Jared Said, because I go too far south, horses, were all imported to America and spread across North for the long haired dogs get too hot. Looks to me is a big deal. America trailed West with horseback riders, as America was I want my dogs to look like they come out of a magazine and settled. Florida, like Alabama, Louisiana,and Mississippi, has work like a clock that’s always on time! Jared goes on to say, long held a bias preference to using American Cur dogs, and When it comes to picking a pup I don’t personally feel that at Catahoulas as cowdogs, but the status quo is being challenged the age of weaning a pup I can tell which one will be what, so with the introduction of the Hangin’ Tree Cowdog. I pick off looks and personality. Jared Lee says his life experience shaped his knowledge, han- My dogs got to have a good strong nose, be strong to the head dling all sorts of cowdogs, from cur to collie and everything of cattle, be able to rate cattle and handle at slow easy pace, in between. I’ve handled cattle with and without dogs , horse be fast enough to cover some ground to shut down run away back and 4 wheeler. So I’ve had my hands in on a lot of dif- yearlings, be gentle enough my kids can pull on em, ride em ferent situations which has been what got me to where I am and sleep with em, and they must have an incredible mind today. Jared says of his dad, Jesse, he is a legend with cattle with the desire to please. and dogs from where I come from. One that all people respect I think the most versatile Hanging Tree dog I have is Lee HDC and trust. He raised me to be the same- do as you say, say as Tank. He is by Trayer’s Jackson and out of Jiggs! Tank is 14 you do. Put God first and the rest will follow. Work hard,get months old and this dog can be as easy on a sick calf, slow and up early, and help those who need it. patient, or wide open shutting down a fighting Brangus cow. The Cowboy way of life in America is challenged, as Jared ex- He can sure enough put his nose to the ground and find cattle plains, I began to see that the true hands I learned from was in the thickets and woods. He is all for pleasing me and great becoming less and less. I began to use less help cause a good with my kids but very leary of strangers and very protective hand was hard to find to do the jobs I had to get done. Facing of my family! the same challenge as other American agricultural enterpris- Training es, ranches cannot find enough new young cattle handling Jared Explains; I don’t expect much from my young dogs just talent. Many Americans have left the ranches and farms for to be pups and show interest. I’ve seen great dogs come on re- other jobs. ally early and some not mature till later on! I don’t kennel my I went from a 3 to 5 man crew penning big numbers of cattle pups unless I have to and I just let them start coming along on to just me and my Hanging Tree Cowdogs. With 1 helper to small pennings once they get 4 to 6 months. I like to let my help in the pens, said Jared, The more I went, the more pos- pups be pups just running, playing, chewing, and being loved sibilities I saw with these dogs. He expected more versatility on, but through this time I’m mostly just developing a good from his cowdogs. And along the way, cut out hauling cur social bond with the pups. www.stockdogs.com.au AWSDM 61

Hangin’ Tree Cowdogs and his brother Cody often put on ranch visit days to invite handicap people from around their area to come ride a horse, Once a pup is around 4 months I begin on my obedience try at cleaning stalls, go on hay rides and then feed them all a training which I start my pups on a rope or chain walking good meal of home grown beef. with them and teaching them down, then to ‘stay,’ ‘down’, and Jared said, The smiles, the thrill, for each child was so amaz- hold position, ‘til I call them to me. I use to not be so worried ing, for them and us. about a ‘down,’ but now I might ‘down’ a dog 30 to 50 times in a session, depending on what the dog needs. Jared says ...I As I go to work for myself and traveling this next year I hope don’t ask much of my pups until they are around 14 months. to get to showcase my dogs and educate people in the cattle I use them from the time they want to work but I don’t worry business all over by traveling to individuals places and doing about putting handles on my dogs till I see enough confidence cattle breaking and dog handling clinics in real life situations. to handle the pressure. I work with each of my children helping build them a cow I like to let my dogs learn how to gather and hold cattle and herd and give each their own dog, so they grow with their show me their natural strengths, Said Jared, before I try to pups and understanding them, as well as teaching them how mould them to fit my ‘go to dogs! Biggest thing I want to see to read and understand horses and cattle. in a dog, before I really carry them to big pennings or try to I hope that out of 5 children, all will learn the great life les- do much training on them, is confidence and understanding sons, handling and tending to the Lords land and animals, of how to hold cattle. Jared hopes, at least one will find the passion and desire to do I don’t have any special way of introducing them to working this as I do for a living, helping and educating people. , with me on, horse back. Jared says. I only allow my dogs to work cattle and because I work them from so many different “Roscoe P Coltrain (Mudkat x Jacobs May) “ things, such as four-wheeler, side-by-side, out of truck, on Photo by J. Lee foot, I don’t have much trouble with the transition to horse back. If my dogs try to go in after horse or other stock be- Resources sides cattle I get on to them pretty hard for it, cause we have Follow on Facebook, Leehdc Ranching, Southern Stockdog a lot of pets with our kids and don’t want to fight with the dogs Association, Mississippi Cattlemans Association all the time over messing with the goats , hogs, chickens. Additional cattle and dog information Goals for the future http://www.hangintreecowdog.net I hope to instil the values , responsibility, and understanding http://www.beefusa.org of handling dogs About the Author Jared, a family man, says he’s married to the woman of his Jan Haddle Davis, self describes as horseman, dog handler, dreams, has 5 children who are another generation growing farm hand, author of The Complete Book of the Appaloosa up in the environment of cattle ranching. Leehdc Ranching (1976: AS Barnes, NY and London), feature writer and pho- is based in Jones County Myrick, MS. Typical every day tographer. Number 1 Nanny to grand kids Blane, Maggie and working conditions for his Hangin Tree Dogs, is the ranch Lexi. Owner/Breeder ASCA Australian Shepherds- perma- work, day to day to manage the 6500 to 10,000 head of calves nent kennel name ‘Vegas since 1971; ‘Walkabout Kelpies USA’ processed through in a year. Mississippi, like Florida cattle 1978-Present, and ‘Real Cowponies’ ranch horses since 1969. country where Jared Lee grew up, is high rainfall climate, has big grazing areas with thick brushy, sticky swamps, and gen- eral conditions that demand a special kind of dog and special kind of dog handler. He believes in passing on his knowledge, and giving back of his talents of dog training, as a horseman, and a stockman. In Spring of 2017, he hosted a cattle handling and dog han- dling clinic at the Myrick MS ranch. In a non-traditional format, he left dog training pens behind, and demonstrated many actual field situations with many age groups of dogs and cattle, and demonstrated the stages of training of his Hangin Tree Dogs. He shared stock handling knowledge as much as Hangin Tree dog training theory. Jared Lee counts on his list of many talents, he is a person of generous heart. His gate is always open to help anyone. As a young man in Florida, he took time from ranching to helped raise his baby brother Cody, who is wheelchair bound. He 62 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

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of DTrhyeDBoagsiFcosod Nutrition with Peter Brown HOW IS DRY FOOD MADE? auger that forces the raw ingredients toward the shape dye and rotating knife. While the raw mix is passing through the ex- Dry food is made through a process known as extrusion. truder it is blasted with steam that is pressurised. This adds Firstly a nutritionist formulates a recipe targeted at the type of moisture to the mix allowing the kibble shapes to be formed dog or growth stage that the food is designed for. The recipe through the dye and individually cut off by the rotating knife. or formulation sets out the ingredients and their volumes (by The heat from the steam continues the break down of cell weight) for each ingredient, and it also indicates the nutrient walls of some ingredients in the mix. composition of the finished product. The shapes are then cooked/baked in a specially designed Once the formulation is set then each ingredient referred oven. Some of these ovens are vertical, that is the kibble to as dry ingredients (low moisture content not liquids) are shapes enter through the top and pass through several lay- weighed into a mixer for blending prior to passing through ers of the oven before exiting at the bottom fully cooked. a very fine sieved hammer mill. This may happen in reverse, Moisture has been removed in this process so the shapes i.e. ingredients are hammer milled prior to mixing. This pro- are hot, hard and permanently set. The next step involves cess has two purposes, firstly it ensures that all ingredients are the addition of liquids such as fat, oils and flavouring. evenly spread through the mix and secondly, because it is fine- There are two methods used for applying these ingredients to ly milled, it has commenced the process of breaking down the the kibble shapes. Firstly it can be sprayed on. Spray jets apply cell walls on some of the larger ingredients. Lets call this the the liquids as the shapes pass along a conveyor system. There raw mix for want of a better terminology. may be some inconsistencies with this method as the liquid From here the raw mix is forced through a piece of machinery may run off the outside of the kibble shapes before it soaks in. called an extruder. Basically it is a tube with a cork screw type www.stockdogs.com.au AWSDM 65

Secondly, a vacuum applicator can be used. Vacuum applica- and provide some energy. Proteins are sourced primarily from tors are a square metal box that hold a quantity of the shaped meats and fish but some is available from plant sources. Pro- dog food. Air is removed from the box forming a vacuum, tein quality is critical in the dogs diet and it is assessed by how liquids are injected into the box and immediately impregnate closely its amino acids meet the dogs requirements. Proteins the kibble shapes. There is very little waste or inaccuracy with derived from meat sources are preferred to those derived from this method. The product is now finished except for cooling plants because the amino acids are balanced and easier for the prior to packaging. All good dog food has the fines removed, dogs digestive system to extract. this can occur at a couple of points along the manufacturing MINERALS line by way of a shaker which allows the fines to drop through Minerals are essential inorganic compounds necessary for for collection or by the use of a dust extractor. In some facto- life. Dogs cannot synthesise minerals so they are added to dog ries both are used. food in the manufacturing process. There are two groups of minerals: A PROPERLY BALANCED DOG FOOD MUST Micro minerals, also known as trace minerals and are only re- PROVIDE ON A DAILY BASIS THE FOLLOWING: quired in very small volumes. They include iron, boron, chro- mium, cobalt, copper, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, silicon, ENERGY manganese, selenium and zinc. Macro minerals are the second group and are required in larg- Sufficient fuel to do the job! er quantities and include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, Energy is required not only to allow a dog to work but to allow sulphur, potassium and sodium. Minerals are also available in it to exist, like breathing, staying warm or cooling down, pro- a chelated form which is believed to be much easier absorbed cessing food and reproducing. It is the single most important by the dog. requirement for life other than water. Energy is sourced from VITAMINS fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Like minerals there are two types of vitamins necessary for Fats are a concentrated form of energy for storage. They can a dogs body to function effectively. Fat soluble vitamins are be very quickly metabolised into energy in the muscle. During commonly stored in special fat storage cells called lipocytes the process of converting fat to energy, lactic acid is produced and include A, D, E, and K. in the muscles which may result in tying up or cramping in The second group of vitamins are water soluble and include some circumstances. Unlike humans fats do not tend to ac- vitamin C and the B complex vitamins. This group of vitamins cumulate in a dogs arteries. There are two types of fatty acids are not readily stored in the dogs body and if oversupplied that are essential in dog food, Omega 3 fatty acids and Omega they are passed in the urine. 6 fatty acids. Both these types of fatty acids are important and WATER should be in balance and are important for many physiologi- Absolutely essential for life. Always ensure your dog has good cal functions, anti-inflammatory responses, joint mobility and quality clean drinking water in the kennel. It is difficult to sup- capillary function. Fats help maintain a shiny healthy skin and ply clean water when a dog is working but ingestion of fouled coat on a dog and act as a transport mechanism for fat soluble or putrid water can have adverse effects on their body func- vitamins. tion, thus affecting the dogs performance. PROTEIN These are the building blocks (Amino Acids) for growth, de- velopment, lactation and/or reproduction. It makes up a great proportion of muscle, enzymes, hormones, immune system 66 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

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Behind the Wheel - Nikki Georgiou Story & Photos By Zoe Crouch Nikki Georgiou is a no fuss chick. She’s one of those girls it up good enough to get back home” recalls Nikki. that can wear lippy and drink beer with the boys. One of Nikki’s biggest achievement is Bel, her 5 year old daughter, the those girls who is just fun to be around. So no wonder cheeky, happy little girl is certainly a chip off the old block. when the 20 something year old decided to become a live- When I asked Nikki would she like to see Bel doing something stock transporter that she landed the first job she went for. similar when she grows up, she exclaims “hell no!! I mean I The Miners Rest resident and single mum has been driving for want her to know how to drive a truck and all but I hope she local stock carters Ian Dance Livestock Transport Services for can do something else for a career! We are lucky these days to over 18 months and credits her much loved family and friends be able to step into a male dominated industry and be accept- and her extremely supportive boss and her peers to making ed and respected for our abilities, hopefully she will stick in the transfer across from working in the sale yards to unload- Ag, at the moment she wants to be a scientist but that may ing and loading the sale yards. change next week” Nikki grins. Originally from Warrnambool Nikki grew up with an af- Nikki is certainly passionate about the Ag. industry and is cur- finity for animals and brought home animals from local rently in her 2nd year of a 3 year term as President of the Vic- shows and gained her passion for farming from her un- torian Young Farmers. The V.Y.F is a great network for young cles farm. When she graduated from school she worked farmers from 16-30 “I would love to see some of our young- at two dairies milking cows and after a year or so decid- er members filling the bigger positions” explains Nikki, “We ed to head north to the famous Tipperary Station. “It was a have a broad age group, but we are a very supportive bunch of big eye opener! The cattle for one” laughs Nikki. She stuck people that have quite a few initiatives going at the moment it out in the Territory for 2 years before returning home to aimed at Rural health”. work odd jobs, from riding track work to general farm Currently Nikki is between dogs “I have a retired old door mat work, until she started working in the Ballarat Saleyards. dog and a crazy pup with no idea whatsoever, we call her silly Nikki had obtained her heavy rigid licence but hadn’t got Tilly, but she loves Bel and so she is staying, I will look for an- around to her semi licence and so when a bloke at the sale other one soon, but at the moment I lend a dog off a friend and yards mentioned that Ian Dance was looking for a driver she that does the job for the moment, a lot of the stock run pretty contacted him and booked in for her Semi licence. “He said, well on the crates anyway” Nikki explains. let me know how you go and then we will go from there, so I When asked how she does it all Nikki responds with “my par- rang him on Wednesday after getting it and he said congrats ents, my friends and my boss, Ian will organise loads or make or commiseration? And I said, no I got it!! And he just said, sure I have Bel organised before he will book an early or late OK see you Sunday!!” laughs Nikki “and just like that I was load, he is a family man and so understanding, I couldn’t ask working for Ian and his family”. for a better boss”. Nikki loves the truck, “you get to meet lots of new people and During the interview Bel plays quietly amongst the yards at the group of people that congregate around the sale yards are the sale yards while we chew the fat and Nikki adds that while really supportive, I have a good group of blokes that when it it might be a male dominated world “we have come such a all goes pear shaped, once they have finished laughing at me long way, occasionally I might get a comment from one of the they will help me” jokes Nikki. “I once had the top deck snap freight blokes at a roadhouse or something like that, but I ig- completely on me, I was unloading lambs and standing on the nore them and keep working, I know what I am capable of, its top deck and all of a sudden I was on the bottom deck!! I had great work and I enjoy it, I’ll be doing it for a fair while yet”. no idea what had happened, and once the fellas had stopped laughing and taking photos of me, they helped unload and fix 68 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

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The Training Pen with Tony McCallum The Training Pen -How to transition a young dog from training pen to work? mands as part of the job learning process, so as not to hide the task behind repetitive direction and control. When this is done the change over to “work” is much more seamless. McTCoanlylum I like to make sure there is a variety in the training stage, lo- cation, size of mob, size of pen. I only progress to tasks with- Tony McCallum, is known for a common sense approach in the individuals capabilities, this ensures that the dog is not to working with stock dogs. He was a major contribu- daunted by differences. If you spend too much time doing the tor to spreading the use of good stock dogs as working same thing the same way, there is a limiting of scope. The dogs cattle dogs through out Australia and North and South can lose sight of the forest for the trees. I like them to stay America. Tony specialises in building a bond with pups fresh and aware that the original basic tasks are to be done, no and developing a working communication from a young matter the circumstances. age. An advocate of better dogs, not more dogs, make better stock. He has given clinics on this approach world When I transition to work, I choose to have no other dogs wide. He has experience in about every field that a dog work with the young dog. I just set up a job with stock and a works for its living. task the young dog can handle, and go at it. I prefer no mixed messages from instructions to other dogs and extra weight be- The transition from pup to working dog, should be a ing put on a young dog. I continue in the vain of responsibility fluid one. If there is a bump when leaving the “train- for action, consequence for pressure. There is no need to ever ing pen” it has been misused. I regard the pen firstly, fail at this stage, because the direction the job takes, where it as a testing ground and then as a place to introduce the basics ends and what it entails, is entirely in your hands, your atti- of all work. A controlled area, where you can have an influence tude tells the dog if you have succeeded. on the stock, so the young dog can grasp those 3 basics that are required for work. You can always put the young dog away and finish these early 1. Go to stock jobs off with an older dog, the long game is all that is impor- 2. Put them together tant. If you have not rushed the young dog, built your com- 3. Take them somewhere. munication and team work through the basics of stock work, a good working pup will barely notice you have stepped into the If your priority has been to build up a picture of a job in the work stage of its life. Keep your body messages clear and your dogs mind, completion of small tasks can be achieved in any manner of work consistent, and this stage is actually easier for training pen, of any style. My goal is always to only teach com- the dog. Now there is a real task for it to see, you have a direction, a purpose to your movement and the young dog will go ahead in leaps and bounds. I always keep at the forefront of my mind that commands are only there so you can help the dog see the job, not to actually do the job. I work on communication, but let the dog work at its job. If you keep a steady progress through work situations, that your dogs sees make sense and you offer clear instruction only when needed, a transition to work will not be much of an event at all. Enjoy the team work. 70 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

The Training Pen with Scott Amon The Training Pen -How to transition a young dog from training pen to work? ASmcoottn uable livestock, we should be able to stop it or call it back. Remember that we may be talking about any livestock from weaner cattle to touchy and highly valuable stud sheep! While young dogs with correct inherited shepherding work and a natural stop will cope quite well with the move from a pen to outside work and larger mobs, a keen, pushy pup will most likely need influence from the handler so as not to make a mess of things. For this reason it is wise to set up a gradual transition from the training pen to outside work. Scott Amon purchased his first working dog from Taking your training stock out of the training pen for a walk Cedric Old’s Darribee stud in 1984. He owns and oper- out in a larger paddock is a smart start. If this goes well and ated Barru Working Kelpies and starts approximately you think your young dog is up to the task, it may well be time 50 young dogs per year for customers throughout all re- to let the pup do some simple jobs with well broken stock. gions of Australia and many countries overseas. He also Doing this with an older experienced dog as a backstop is owns and runs a beef cattle enterprise and Australian worth considering because if the task is a tad too much for the White sheep stud. young one, simply having the older dog keep things on track is confidence building for the pup. But be mindful that the I appreciate the invitation from the AWSD Magazine to con- pup should still be working independently of the older dog. tribute to their publication. I have been asked to offer my Always make an effort to set a young dog up for success rather opinion on the transition from training pen to work. I’m con- than failure. fined somewhat by an editorial word limitation, but I’ll give it Better to set things up for a small cast rather than let it go at a crack. an unrealistic distance and hope for the best. Similarly, don’t let an inexperienced young dog out on cows with calves at Firstly, I acknowledge that not everyone uses a training pen foot, cranky rams or scatterbrain lambs. Bad experiences early and I agree that it is certainly not essential to start or train a can lead to bad habits and lack of confidence. Confidence is young dog, but it does make things easier. It is simply a con- everything with livestock! trolled environment that allows the handler to protect inexpe- Whatever happens once you venture outside, be sure to make rienced pups from stock and stock from over exuberant pups. it a good experience. Don’t scream, shout or throw sticks and It is also a great place to enact and embed certain commands the like if things get ugly – that’s when the young dog will get to a pup’s work. This is essential for later in the dog’s working horribly confused. Just catch it and put it away or set things life in order to direct it to put livestock where only we, as the up again and have another crack. If things go well with your livestock managers, know where the livestock need to go. It first run or two outside, just gradually step the tasks/jobs up enables us to position our dogs at any point we require on the a notch, of course being mindful not to ask too much of the livestock and for us to take up any position we choose to. young dog. A good dog handler will be just as adept at training a dog as they are at assessing the next appropriate step up in a So we are presuming that our pup/young dog has a good on- young dog’s introduction to work. stock ‘call off ’, ‘side commands’ and a ‘stop’ from our efforts in If things simply aren’t working as they should be, whether the round yard. This is extremely beneficial because if things from a work perspective or an obedience perspective i.e. ‘stop’ go pear-shaped when we let a young dog loose outside on val- command or ‘come’ call, go back into the training pen and clearly establish these important commands again. You are not aiming at creating a robot out of your dog, it should ideally be loaded with natural work, but there are some simple com- mands that are essential for good calm stock management and communication with your canine working partner! www.stockdogs.com.au AWSDM 71

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WHEHWISOTRLKE SW..H. ILE Story By Zoe Crouch Photos Supplied David Hines is a 4th generation sheep and cropping farmer and four years later won an open trial. Some of his handy dogs from the Wimmera town of St. Arnaud in Victoria. Dave have been Tarcoola Magpie, which won the “Captain Payne” has great memories of working with dogs especially Border in 1980, Tarcoola Sparkie, who won Ballarat, Moyston and Collies. Dave recalls “In the late 1950’s drought struck and I was leading the final at Nhill when a sheep laid down. Tarcoo- left school and was sent out droving sheep up the long pad- la Craig who scored 100 points from both judges at the “Cap- dock with a horse and covered wagon”. He took an old ban- tain Payne” in 1983. Craig still holds the record for a 100 point jo with him and three Border Collie dogs, Bully, George and at a 400 yard field trial. Tarcoola Sailor, a good farm dog, won Buck. the James McIntosh Utility trial and Tarcoola Goggles won the Dave has two real passions and that is music and dogs, and same event the following year. Dave still trains and works his although some times they have clashed and one has had to own breed “Tarcoola”, with a few exceptions along the way. be sidelined for a time the musician dog trialler loves noth- ing more than a good yarn. Dave formed the “Hot “B” Hines Jazz Band” over 20 years ago and the Band has had bookings all over the eastern states of Australia. Playing in venues from large country towns to the major cities. They have recorded 7 albums and even though Dave claims he cannot sing in church, he does the majority of the lead vo- cals, “although I make sure I don’t do any sheep work the day before!!” He laughs “especially ewes and lambs, I tend to growl a little and it hurts my vocals for the next day”. Dave confesses that the many hours of practising the banjo in the drover’s cart had paid off. In 1964 David witnessed the famous “Captain Payne Field Tri- al” at Boort in Victoria and was so inspired and impressed he decided to have a go himself. He worked his first trial in 1971 74 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

After Dave’s early success his music career was taking up a lot Dave wears many hats, the dog trialler, musician and whistle of his time and so the trialling was sidelined for 20 years. But maker is also a talented whip maker, he learnt the trade from in the early 2000’s when the horse flu depleted all equestrian an old dog trialler Harold Lubke, Dave explains “I had made events at local Agricultural Shows, the St. Arnaud Show Soci- this old baton and had plaited it up, all very rough of course ety asked David to do a dog demonstration to help fill the gap. and a couple of triallers suggested that I go and chat to Harold, Fortunately it went very well and so he was “hooked” again on so we talked for hours about leather and barely mentioned a the wonderful sport. Working dogs and being a member of a dog!” “I don’t make as many whips anymore, my hands are jazz band is not easy to manage as events often fall on the same getting a bit sore, but I churn out a fair few leather batons for weekend. Including next years Commonwealth Champion- people and I am asked a fair bit to do prizes etc. for trials”. For ships and the Grampians Jazz Festival at Port Fairy next year. the Supremes David has made a couple of plaited dog leashes Dave believes he will be able to handle both at the same time. and long shepherds’ crooks. Around the traps Dave is known as the”Whistle maker”. As a lad David has judged most of the major trials in Victoria, two he made them from folded jam tin lids with a nail hammered State Championships, two “Captain Payne” field trials, the through at the fold. Years later he has modified the design and James McIntosh utility event, the National Kelpie trial, the over the past thirty years has made almost 10,000 whistles! “Beatson & Beatson” and the Supreme Australian Champi- Some designs were etched onto brass, then nickel plated, oth- onship in Bendigo in 1992. His dog that is doing well at the ers were sandblasted on stainless steel. A few special ones were moment is Tarcoola Scooter. She is a nine year old white and hand engraved by leading gun smith Phil Vinnicombe “Phil’s black, short coated Border Collie which represented Victoria work is remarkable! People send their guns to him from across in Tasmania in 2015, it earned the right to be in the four dog the world to be engraved, all his work is done with a hammer Australian team to compete against New Zealand in W.A . in and chisel, no machines at all!” Dave explains. More recently 2016. This year she won the Selection trial with scores of 91 the whistles are laser printed with black dogs’ heads. He is now + 88 + 89 to represent Victoria again against the other states. working on a special order of 60 commemorative whistles to With workable sheep and good luck she has another chance celebrate ninety years of dog trials at Moyston, a small town to represent Australia in 2018 as the best four scores from the near the Grampians, in Victoria. twelve state representatives become the Australian team to This year the Supreme Australian Sheepdog Trials will be at compete against New Zealand. Seymour, Victoria and he has made special whistles for the top David concedes that being a grain and sheep farmer he has twenty scores after the first round. been fortunate to work in an industry where he can train his dogs at work and play music while moving sheep. www.stockdogs.com.au AWSDM 75

The Best of the Nation descend on Seymour Story and photos by Janice De Gennaro The picturesque town of Seymour in country Victoria, hosted the 2017 Supreme Australian Sheepdog Trial. There were 9 full days and two nights under lights of competition, which included a Novice event, Improver/Open event and the Interstate Challenge (Ted Gaby Trophy). This included the selection of the 2018 Australian team to son working Viewfield Penny from Vic. The Improver event compete against New Zealand at next year’s Supreme that’s was won by Peter Oxley working Rivlin Ceaser from N.S.W, being held in Hawkesbury, NSW. 2nd was John Perry working Boco Ice from N.S.W. and 3rd With 231 entries in the Improver/Open alone, it was a strong was Lee Jamieson working Shannandoah Kaye from Tas. competition. The sheep were not easy to work, with a number By Saturday afternoon the Top 20 competitors from the Open of them jumping out of obstacles and even jumping over some had been decided, they then competed in a final to produce dogs. Many also took on the dogs, who needed to treat the the Top 10. On Sunday the Improver Final was run as well as sheep gently enough to prevent them from breaking, yet have the final leg of the Interstate Challenge and finally the Top 10 the force and presence to stand their ground if the sheep took competed to find the overall winner of the Supreme. on the dog. There was a very strong interstate support this year The results of the Interstate Challenge were 1st QLD, 2nd with 11 W.A. competitors, 10 Tasmanian competitors, 5 S.A. W.A, 3rd TAS, 4th NS.W, 5th VIC & 6th SA. From the 12 competitors, 20 N.S.W. competitors, 27 VIC competitors and Interstate Challenge competitors, the 4 highest (individual) 8 QLD competitors. scoring form the 2018 Australian Team to compete against The Supreme (Open), was won by Ken Robinson from N.S.W. N.Z next year. These team members are Grant Cooke & working Cooks Hope, 2nd was Tony Elliott working OK Indi- Grassvalley Sky (W.A.), Geoff Gibson & Blackbrook Mer- anna Buckles from N.S.W and 3rd was Greg Prince working ri (QLD), Bernard McGlashen & McGlashens Crash (Tas) Princes Dodge also from N.S.W. and finally Mick Hudson & Perangery Marge (N.S.W.). There were 116 Novice entries which was won by John Perry Our current 2017 Australian team will soon be heading over working Boco Apache from N.S.W and 2nd was Jenny Nolan to New Zealand to compete for the Weyleggo Cup, it would be working Nolans Jedda from W.A, 3rd place was Kelly Hodg- wonderful to see them return victorious. 76 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

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2017 Australian Championships Rockland Spring Story by Liz Hughes The 2017 Australian Championship Working Cattle Dog QWCDTAInc Trial Results Trials were held at “Rockland Spring” Queensland, Rockland Spring between Rolleston and Blackwater. 2017 Australian Championships and Thirty-three handlers from all parts of Queensland and New State of Origin competition South Wales attended with a total of 363 runs being completed 29 June – 2 July 2017 for the three days with many great scores achieved with the outstanding line of weaners supplied. (NR = Not QWCDTA registered) Judges for the Open trial were Stan Dunkley and Allan Car- Trial Results_Rockland Spring_2017 delli. There were138 competitors and after three rounds and 2017 State of Origin - Rockland Spring (QLD) 200 runs it came down to a tie for 1st between Isaac Hotz with New South Wales win!!! Jacksons Sister and Barrie Hughes with Electra Shiloh with Isaac and Sister achieving the highest score in the run-off to Queensland Judge: Stephen Biles claim the 2017 Australian Open Championship. New South Wales Judge: Glenn McKay Judge for the Novice/Maiden trial was Barrie Hughes with out- standing trialling from the 91 Novice and 67 Maiden entrants QUEENSLAND TEAM in this section also. Kevin Bell and Munns Claire came out the winners in the Novice after a run-off with Stephen Skew- Handler /Dog’s Name es with Warrie Glen Mylie and Craig Ervine with Kate. The 1 Dave Moxon /Billeric Jay Jay Maiden winner was Stephen Skewes with Warrie Glen Mylie. 2 Glenn Dickson /Chelbrook Digby 3 Paul Wroe /Brutonvale Sport 4 Isaac Hotz J/acksons Sister 5 Steele Cannell /Carrdoon Gas 6 Stephen Skewes /McNamaras Scotty QLD TOTAL 551 The annual State of Origin Qld vs NSW was also held with NEW SOUTH WALES TEAM some great trialling and fellowship shown. NSW were victo- rious with a team score of 555.5 to the Qld team score of 551. Handler Dog’s Name This event was a huge undertaking for an on property trial 1 Steve Flatley /Brutonvale Jade (50km from the nearest town) that was very capably organise 2 Ben Gould /Riverside Jake by Steve and Dominique Biles with all catering also being run 3 Matt Bogie /Joe by Dominque. 4 Kevin Bell /Munns Belle 5 Phillip Brown Bin Laden 6 Robert Johnston Shady Acres Jimmy NSW TOTAL 555.5 78 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

Open Trial winners QWCDTAInc Trial Results Rockland Spring 2017 Australian Championships and State of Origin competition 29 June – 2 July 2017 Rockland Spring 2017 Australian Championship Rockland Spring Australian Championship Novice Trial Open Trial (NR = Not QWCDTA registered) Judges: Stan Dunkley, Allan Cardelli 138 dogs Judge: Barrie Hughes 91 dogs 1 Isaac Hotz Jacksons Sister 97+93.5+97.5+93 381 1 Kevin Bell Munns Claire 96+93+94 283 2 Barrie Hughes Electra Shiloh 95+96.5+96.5+85.5 373.5 3 Paul Wroe Brutonvale Brandy 97+94+95.5 2 Craig Ervine Kate 92+97+89 278 286.5 2 Steve Skewes Warrie Glen Mylie 94+95+92 281 4 Kevin Bell Munns Hope 93.5+95.5+96 4 Jamie Sturrock Swan Spud 96+97+92 285 4 Glenn McKay Bauers Trip 97+91 188 6 Antony Mulder Bess 92+95.5+96 285 5 Steve Skewes Warrie Glen Molly 92+95 187 6 Jamie Sturrock Munns Grace 283.5 6 Matthew Bogie Eddy 92+94 186 94.5+92.5+96.5 283.5 6 Steve Skewes McNamaras Scotty 96.5+91.5+95.5 283.5 6 Paul Wroe Natel Diamond 94+92 186 6 Steve Elliott Diamantina Benji 94+92 186 9 Steve Skewes Warrie Glen Lewy 94.5+95.5+93 283 6 Isaac Hotz Jacksons Sister 94+92 186 9 Robert Johnston Shady Acres Zac 96.5+93.5+93 9 Paul Wroe Brutonvale Jatz 9 3.5+94+95.5 283 283 Novice Trial winners www.stockdogs.com.au AWSDM 79

Greg Prince and Princes Timmy Maiden Trial winners Rockland Spring Australian Championship Maiden Trial Judge: Barrie Hughes 67 dogs 1 Steve Skewes Warrie Glen Molly 92+97 189 2 Dave Moxon Billeric Shep 96+92 188 3 Ann Staatz Cherry Gully Jacket 94+92 186 4 Craig Ervine Kate 92+92 184 5 Steve Elliott Brutonvale Omo 90+93 183 6 Steve Flately Brutonvale Ruby 95+86 181 6 Robert Johnston Warrie Glen Opal 89+92 181 8 Robyn Sherwood Young Morgan 92+88 180 9 Barry Cooper Billeric Sally 91+87 178 10 Isaac Hotz Jacksons Sister 94+80 174 10 Barry Bayntun Gemaqua Pepper 92+82 174 Australian championships host Issac Hotz and Sister - Open Trial Winner Stephen Biles with competitor Glenn McKay 80 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

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EASY JOBS FOR YOUNG DOGS Story: Peter Austin Kirkcaldy Kelpies There are often requests from clients or prospective for a “The trap that we all fall into is that we tend good old dog to help or guide their pup. Whenever I ask to over command our young dog” how old the pup is, the answer is often the same. “Two or three years of age,” the reason for this is that the pup has never been Remember the basics of working a dog, balance your po- given responsibility to work on his own at the right stage of his sition in relation to the sheep and the dog, your body working life so he is always thought of as the pup. language, your voice tone and the amount of voice and What we have to do is to ensure that all our dogs are inde- or whistle command that you are giving to the dog. pendent workers and capable of doing the job on there own. The trap that we all fall into is that we tend to over command It is a good idea to introduce our young dogs at about 8 to 10 our young dog because we are not confident that he can do the months of age to doing small easy jobs by themselves. Before job. Try to stay as calm and normal as possible and you will this can happen they should be under reasonable control and be surprised how easy it is to do the job with the young dog. know the basics of controlling a small mob. Make sure that you have set aside sufficient time for the young dog to complete the task, set the job up a bit so that there is no chance of the young dog not being able to do the job. We are teaching him to be responsible at an early age which increases his confidence and before you know it you will have far more confidence in your young dog to do much of the work by him- self. Whatever you do though don’t overwork him when he is young, gradually build the work up. If it is a hot day try to work the young dog either first thing in the morning or later in the evening when things have cooled down .It is very important to keep the young dog keen and not to overwork him. 84 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

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Story by Zoe Crouch Photos by Hickorwee Equine Photography The Richest Trial In Australia - THE AUSTRALIAN COW DOG CHALLENGE Australia’s richest Cow Dog Challenge and Sale was held at Robert C Johnston and Shady Acres Zac accumulated a to- the AELEC centre in Tamworth over the 3rd, 4th and 5th tal of 275.5 points, the emotional Mr Johnston stated the of November. The inaugural Australian Cow Dog Challenge event was as prestigious as he had attended and was over- and Sale attracted competitors and vendors from 4 states and joyed his home bred dog Shady Acres Zac had taken out territories. The hotly contested Cobber Open Trial program the win. boasted an $18,000 worth of prize money! Second was Peter Crowe and Capree Blue. Peter took home $2,500 prize money, a trophy buckle and also the trophy The competition was judged by Steven Murray (NSW), Rod buckle for Hi Point Kelpie. David Bennett from Junction Cavill (VIC) and Warren Jenkins (QLD). In the first round Hill and Benrose. Spring came in third winning $1,500. competitors had 5 minutes allocated over the course consist- ing of a delivery area, gate, race and put away. The second In front of over 600 spectators The Australian CowDog Sale round saw 40 competitors advance with a score of 78.7 or bet- kicked off Sunday afternoon and the results were pleasing, ter, another element was also added to the course and an ad- dogs were again worked whilst the auction took place. ditional 10 points added to the total possible score, plus extra The sale ended with a 93% overall sale clearance, sales gross time. The 2nd round saw Paul Roots and Riverside of $347,050 and average sale price of $3,615. Swagman running a 105 average to win the round, closely fol- Organisers are already busy with plans for next year. With lowed by Robert C Johnston and Shady Acres Zac 100.3 av- a whisper that the inclusion of a 3 sheep trial and possibly erage and Peter Crowe with Capree Blue running a 98.3. The a yard dog trial, this prestigious event will certainly be the third and final round saw the top 15 competitors battle it out “must do” on every dog trialler/buyer & breeders list. on the Sunday morning in front of a swelling crowd, with the final scores kept under wraps until presentations, it was edge of your seat anticipation to find out the winner of the $10,000!!! 86 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

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BIGcheque to Our Working Dog Schools 4 Mental Health Awareness We had the opportunity to present a cheque to Fiona Coote initiative has been very well received. The working dog who is on the board of directors for beyondblue at the Aus- community across Australia has banded together to raise a tralian Cow Dog Challenge held at AELEC, Tamworth NSW. phenomenal amount of $62953 for beyondblue. Thank you to the ACDC for allowing us to present the cheque Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine owners Wayne and at such a great event. Mandy Flintham lost a good friend late 2015 to suicide. This has been the motivation for organising these working dog schools. Whilst the original idea was born from AWSDM, the support and enthusiasm of working dog trainers Austral- ia wide has been overwhelming. The trainers that supported the initiative donated their time and experience to the cause. The success of our fundraising total is derived from everyone’s efforts. We also ran a separate Facebook charity auction, which re- alised a few thousand dollars to add to the tally. There were paintings, dog collars, a stud ram and numerous stud dog ser- vice fees on offer. Thank you to everyone that donated and to all bidders. We would like to thank everyone that attended one of the working dog schools, the hosts, trainers and everyone else that helped with one of the events. 88 AWSDM www.stockdogs.com.au

Twhhaonjkumyopuedtootnh-ebopaerodp!le Trainer Host Amount Raised Paul Wroe CSIRO /Wayne Flintham. Woodstock $3364 QUEENSLAND Paul Wroe Jake & Penny Swift. $3536 Milman NEW SOUTH WALES David Hart Williams Family “Riverside” $3607 SOUTH AUSTRALIA Moranbah WESTERN AUSTRALIA FACEBOOK AUCTION Peter Barr Clermont Kelpies. $4000 Clermont Gavin Carr Carrdoon Working Dogs. $3110 Mundubbera Jack Dwan Dean Roberts. $2902 Texas Denise Hawe, Tony Denise Hawe. $2400 Jackson, Mick Rigby Longreach Kevin Howell Karana Kelpies. $4568 Eugowra Ian Cox Texoma Working Dogs. $1577 Tamworth Scott Amon Barru Kelpies. $1473 Valla John Whightman John Whightman. $3000 Merriwa Joe Spicer Ewe, Me & The Dog. $5325 Herd2Homes Rescue. Wandin Western Districts WDWDC $2011 Working Dog Club Rex Hocking Washpool Kelpies. $7757 Lucindale Neil McDonald Advanced Livestock Movement $9200 & Management. Keith Ivan Solomon Ivan Solomon. $2057 Brookton Aust. Working Stockdog $3066 Magazine Total Amount Raised for Beyondblue $62953 www.stockdogs.com.au AWSDM 89

WORKING DOG SCHOOLS W O KARANA SCHOOL R K I N G Amount Raised: $4568 D O LONGREACH SCHOOL G S H C O O L S Amount Raised: $2400

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