I breed, raise and train my own dogs and train other’s dogs for ranch work and trialing. I also instruct dog owners on how to train their dogs in private lessons and clinics. The bulk of my experience is with Border Collies, but I have also worked with most other herding breeds.

I have always loved dogs and had an interest in training them. In the beginning, I trained and competed in obedience with my own dogs. I taught obedience first in Spokane, WA and later in the Seattle area.

I got my first Border Collie in 1983, and since then I’ve devoted a good share  of my time to training and trialing them. I currently do not venture too far away from home, preferring to stay in the NW to trial my dogs. I do try to get out to  Colorado each September to compete at the Meeker Classic which is one of my favorite trials.

(above photo: Bruce Fogt)