Sheep dog herding sheep being directed by shepherd at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games Gathering of Clans sheepdog trials
A Sheepdog trial is a competitive dog sport in which herding dog breeds move sheep around a field fences gates or enclosures as directed by their handlers There are several events but the key element is the control of three to six sheep by one or two highly trained dogs under the control of a single handler Both time and obedience play a part as competitors are penalized if a sheep strays from the prescribed course
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Location: San Diego, CA US
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