True Versatility - Working Ranch dogs - Winning Trial dogs with Tom Collins
From The Instinctive Australian Shepherd by Jacqueline Tinker
February 20, 2025 · 1h 29m · Episode 36
About this episode
Jacqueline Tinker and Tom Collins discuss the versatility of working ranch dogs and their success in trialing competitions.
Yes, Virginia, a Working Ranch Dog can Trial! Join us for this fascinating discussion about working ranch dogs and trialing dogs with Tom Collins from Fruitville, Idaho. Tom and I discuss the value of a working ranch dog and the fun of the game of trialing. This conversation morphed out of a spirited discussion in the Working Aussie Facebook group. Tom and I share the opinion that a dog can work and ranch and then go win in the trial arena. Tom and I share the honor of winning the ASCA Stockdog Finals Cattle Champion award. My dog Copper and I won in 2022 and Tom and his dog Doc won in 2024. We discuss the excitement and thrill of winning that honor and more importantly, how valuable each of our dogs are on our ranch. Do you have a question or are you interested in a private or virtual lesson? Reach out to Jacqueline for more information! Connect with Jacqueline Tinker: Lessons, trained dogs, occasional puppies, clinics, and trials Phone number: 817-948-8825 www.stockdogtrainer.com www.intinctiveaussie.com www.workingaussiesource.com
People in this episode
Host: Jacqueline Tinker
Guest: Tom Collins
Topics covered
- working ranch dogs
- trialing dogs
- dog training
- ASCA Stockdog Finals
- dog competitions
- Aussie Shepherds
Keywords
- working ranch dogs
- trialing
- dog training
- ASCA
- Aussie Shepherd
- dog competitions
- stockdog
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Fruitville, Idaho
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