Churchmount Working Sheepdogs

In conversation with Nigel Watkins - No Holds Barred

This is a very frank interview! Someone said to me that they have heard all the Churchmount interviews on soundcloud and that this one is by far the best. This one is whe

In conversation with Aled Owen - Foot & Mouth and discontinued trials

I know that I don’t need to remind you of the gravity of the situation we are facing at present with this virus. However, I think that as sheepdog enthusiasts, we are ver

In conversation with Con McGarry - renowned Irish handler

I am fortunate in that I often find myself in conversation with Con McGarry. Last year we traveled together to the European Nursery Championship in Holland. We were due t

In conversation with Dr Viola Hebeler - A veterinary surgeon’s approach to sheepdog training

What trails does a veterinary surgeon look for in a sheepdog? I first met Dr Viola Hebeler back in 2015 and the European Nursery Championship. I was attracted to her dog’

In conversation with Erik Holmgaard - Insights from a world class handler

Erik is a world class handler but he is the kind of trainer who adjusts his training and thinking to whatever dog he is working with. Erik also shares his knowledge and e

In conversation with Ian O'Carroll - Glan Y Gors Sheepdogs

I was on my way to the ISDS directors meeting and I called to collect my dog Bruce from Ian. Ian stands sheepdogs for stud at his kennels. He keeps Serge Van Der Zweep&ap

In conversation with John McCullough - Gill Hall

I asked John if our course this year would be as good as England was last year. John said why don't you come up and have a look and see what you think. So that'

In conversation with Toddy Lambe - World Sheepdog Trial finalist

Toddy Lambe represents everything that is good about working dog trialling. Toddy has won the International Sheepdog Trial Supreme and a couple of National Sheepdog Trial

In conversation with Neil Gillon - Trial cancellations & Brexit

One Man and His Dog and the impact of Brexit on farming. Neil Gillon’s Hill Trial had to be cancelled this year because a mist came down on the hill making visibility imp

In conversation with Sue Main - Author and international sheepdog trial judge

In this interview Sue shares some advice and tips for successful sheepdog trial judging with me before a judging assignment. Sue has been involved in sheepdogs for over

In conversation with Tony Rofe - Round pen expert

I first met sheepdog trainer and handler, Mr. Tony Rofe, when we traveled together on a trip to the European Nursery Championship in Holland. The ENC is a sheepdog trial

In conversation with Serge Van Der Sweep - Preparing for the World Sheepdog Trial

In this interview I asked Serge Van Der Zweep to give me some insight into how he got started. He discusses which handlers influenced him the most, what advice would he g

In conversation with Alastair MacRae - The MacRae Way

What does it take to achieve success in sheepdog training and competitions? I was lucky enough to talk to Alastair Mac Rae about qualities in successful dogs and the mind

In conversation with Mirjam Lettner - Austrian sheepdog handler

In this interview Mirjam talks about how she got started in sheepdogs. To my surprise, I discovered that she was a city girl growing up. She had no exposure to livestock

In conversation with James McGee - Talking focus, staying inside the boundaries and hitting the goal in sheepdog training

Like alot of people, I know that James is a top handler. I know that he has won an International Supreme and a World Trial. What i didn’t know is that he won the second N

In conversation with Michael Longton - 4th generation sheepdog handler

Michael comes from a very famous family that have been sheepdog trialing at the top levels for decades going back to before the war. Michael began handling dogs at the ag