Jamieson's Working Dogs

Jamieson's Working Dogs Breeding and Training Sheepdogs Specifically for Sheepdog Trialling Please remember, if you have the desire and commitment to succeed it can be done.

A resource site for people interested in caring for, breeding and training sheepdogs specifically to compete in sheepdog trials. I’ve been competing in sheepdog trials in Australia since 1992 and have learnt from some of the best stock handlers and dog trainers in the country over the journey. As a result, I’ve been fortunate enough to develop systems and core beliefs that work effectively for me

and have enabled me to have a reasonable level of success over a long period of time. Some of my successes include qualifying as a member of the country’s top 4 triallers to represent Australia in the Trans-Tasman Test series, the pinnacle of our sport. Many Open trial wins with multiple dogs over a long period of time, in recent years the resume includes winning the Tasmanian “Consistency” dog of the year award, Tasmanian Championship, CopRice Champion of Champions Series and consistently placing in the top 3 at the Australian Championships and Commonwealth Championships with multiple dogs. A key to my success is a desire to continuously learn how to become a better trainer and importantly better understand how to effectively work different types of sheep. This is particularly key to my success as I’m not a farmer or a stock manager, I own a real estate agency and live on a 3-acre block in an urban area and compete in sheepdog trials in my spare time. I know there are a lot of people out there in a similar position to me that have a desire to compete in sheepdog trials but just don’t know where to start. If by sharing my knowledge and successes with people who share the same aspirations to me is helpful, then feel free to follow me on this page and I might be able to help you. Some of the topics I’ll cover here will include;

• Breeding and or selecting pups for the best chance of success on the trial field
• Caring for your dogs, nutrition, health and housing
• Starting pups on the right path
• Training through the various stages from pup to podium
• Having a personal routine designed for ultimate success
• Competing in sheepdog trials and overcoming setbacks
• The mindset required for competition
• Interviews with top sheepdog triallers

View from the time keepers box at the CopRice Burns Creek trial at Blessington. Novice is underway.
15/05/2026

View from the time keepers box at the CopRice Burns Creek trial at Blessington. Novice is underway.

TWSDA Members, Entries for the 2026 CopRice Burns Creek @ Blessington trial on May 16-17 will be emailed to you this wee...
27/04/2026

TWSDA Members, Entries for the 2026 CopRice Burns Creek @ Blessington trial on May 16-17 will be emailed to you this week

Very pleased to etch my name on the Wes Singline perpetual trophy. Happy with the way my dogs worked on the Supreme cour...
06/04/2026

Very pleased to etch my name on the Wes Singline perpetual trophy. Happy with the way my dogs worked on the Supreme course on Saturday and was privileged to judge the Trans Tasman course on Sunday. Well done to all the competitors. As always a big thanks to my sponsor CopRice for keeping my dogs in top condition.

Message for TWSDA membersEntry forms for the 2026 CopRice trials at Fingal and Benham will be emailed to you this week.T...
28/03/2026

Message for TWSDA members

Entry forms for the 2026 CopRice trials at Fingal and Benham will be emailed to you this week.

Tasmanian Working Sheep Dog Association

03/03/2026
08/02/2026

For those who don’t know our own Tasmanian member and CopRice ambassador Bernard McGlashan is heading into a run off for first place in the commonwealth Championship final in Port Fairy against David Lacey from Vic. Head to the fb page for the Commonwealth Championship to watch the live stream.

Go Bernard and Tuz! Tasmanian Working Sheep Dog Association

10/01/2026
Border Collie female, approx. 19 months old a lovely natured young dog, loyal and friendly. Bred to be a working dog, Da...
19/10/2025

Border Collie female, approx. 19 months old a lovely natured young dog, loyal and friendly. Bred to be a working dog, Darcy just doesn’t have the desire to herd sheep and needs to find her forever pet home. DM me for details

18/10/2025

CopRice's very own Bernard McGlashan is heading across the ditch to compete for the Wayleggo Cup in the 2025 Trans-Tasman Test Series as the Captain of the Australian team! 🔥🔥

The competition is conducted over a unique course with its own blend of Australian and New Zealand rules and needs to be completed in just 15 minutes!

Wishing Bernard and both teams all the best 💪

08/10/2025

WANT TO WIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF DOG FOOD? 🐕💪

A new winner will be announced every day for 59 days!

From 1st October – 28th November, you could win a year’s supply of dog food in just three easy steps!

🐾 Buy ANY full size bag of CopRice dog food
🐾 Fill out the entry form or scan the QR code to upload your receipt
🐾 Tell us in 25 words or less why you love CopRice dog food

T&Cs apply, visit the CopRice website for more info & to enter: https://www.coprice.com.au/competition

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