Alta-Pete Stockdogs

29/09/2026

For some reason scores weren’t updated on line after this morning so for those that aren’t here…
Top 10 advance to Saturday’s semis

29/09/2026

This is the correct link for the livestream. It is no charge. No credit card is needed to access it. If you don’t see 321 in the address, it’s not the real account.
Starts at 8 am Pacific

Watch The Live Webcast of the USBCHA Sheepdog Finals Sep 29-Oct 4, 2026 - www.321actionvideo.com

29/09/2026

He CLAIMS he’s retiring after this Nationals but I haven’t seen any formal resignations for me to tear up so that means it’s not true.
Thank you for all the years as the voice of the breed, Ray Crabtree

24/09/2026

Vic is glad to have Scott back.
It’s boring sitting on the truck with only Butch getting to trial.

22/09/2026

I always hesitate to sing the praises of the Catbird Trial in Cheney, Washington because they always have a waitlist and one day I’m going to get stuck on it if too many people realize what a great trial they are missing out on! However, I really can’t hold back on how fun it is. The terrain lends itself to multiple courses so one of our hosts, Dave Imas, likes to make up tricky ones that test the outrun, fetch and drive on your dogs. They must listen to be successful on these courses but they also must be able to push back on the fine wool mixes that know exactly where they want to go. Julie Grenfell has this trial so organized that she can do it perfectly, even after being at Meeker last week and making the semifinals. The trial pays well too and I can’t think of a more fun and fast way to make $1300 in three days! (Plus two cool trophy plates)Both Julie and Dave extend generous hospitality not only in inviting everyone in for a paint night, but also a tasty handlers’ supper cooked by Julie’s sisters. And extra thanks from me for allowing me to camp in their RV so I didn’t have to take the dog truck to a hotel. They had it set up for me in a fenced paddock where the dogs could stretch their legs and play everyday. It also came with complimentary Dr. Pepper and awesome chocolate chip cookies! (And my terrier even had a new toy waiting for him on the camper’s bed)
Thank you to all who took shifts volunteering for scribing, course directing and setting and thank you to the judges, Lori Chamberlin, Randy Dye, Rob Miller and Fernando Loiola for judging.
So really, it was a terrible trial and be sure NOT to plan to come next year. Best you just stay home.
Photo of Butch and I by Vickie Close

21/09/2026

Catbird Open 4
Congratulations to Tierney!
Butch and I didn’t run today but stayed around to help out.
Thank you to Fernando for judging

21/09/2026

Kid is so happy to be useful and working in set out today

20/09/2026

Congratulations to Fernando on his win and Paul on reserve!
Catbird Open 3
Butch had great lines today but a too big outrun and no shed or pen so we dropped to 3rd. Still really happy with his work today
Thank you Randy for judging.
We don’t run tomorrow but will stick around to help out and drive home Tuesday night and meet Scott.
He has 4 days at home to get his nursery dogs ready for the finals after they’ve been sitting for 6 weeks!

20/09/2026

Thank you to Misti Chastain (award winning Meeker photographer) for taking pictures of Butch today