Border Collie Sheep Dog Trial. How do sheepdog trials work?

We are going to show you an exciting Border Collie sheep
trials in the beautiful Oregon.

Howe do sheepdog trials work?
In a sheepdog trial, dogs are guided by their handler to move sheep around a field and through various obstacles. The obstacles and movements are designed to reflect tasks that a dog and their handler would complete in everyday work and give them the chance to show off their best skills.

Each team faces a series of challenges. The goal is to
move a group of 6 sheep through a series of obstacles as
quickly as possible, by using only whistles and commands.
One of the most fascinating and challenging tasks in a
sheepdog trial, is the separation of the flock into two
groups.
In this video you can see the beauty of teamwork, trust and
bond between a handler and their Border Collie.