In this Episode we meet working sheepdog handler, champion competitor, trainer and judge, Barry Paton of Koroit, Victoria. Barry has always loved dogs and was drawn to working dogs early on. He loves competing in Three Sheep Trials, having much success including winning the Victorian Championships, and winning with a perfect score of 100 points in the Open Class at the National Sheepdog Trials in Canberra. Barry is the driving force behind the Koroit Working Sheepdog Trials and, along with Conor McConnell, keeps them running today. Barry shares some training tips, his methods, and insights on how we can all become better dog and stock handlers.

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