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Robert Cox Workshop held 1st May 2005 

Elmore Field Days Site

Elmore, northern Victoria

                                  The weather was fine, the sheep were feisty and we were keen!  The perfect setting for our first

                                         professional sheep dog training workshop.  We were very pleased to have Robert Cox a renowned trainer from 

                                        N.S.W. come to hold our first workshop. Many participants were very new to sheep handling and most of the

                                        dogs had very little experience with or had not seen sheep before.  But by the end of the weekend, thanks to

                                        Robert's gentle manner and dog friendly techniques nearly all were happily mixing it with the sheep.  In fact

                                        there was only one dog who really didn't want to lower himself to the occasion but happily cheered from the

                                        side lines. 

                                       We also welcomed some visitors for the day including two German Shepherds and we were all thrilled to see 

                                        them doing what came naturally.

                                        A big thank you to all the members that hopped in and helped for the day, particularly the Sydney contingent. 

                                        Thank you also to Michele Wilkins, who kindly donated the trophies presented both days, also the Elmore Field

                                        Days Committee who were so helpful and accommodating.  Thank you to participants who bought up the raffle

                                        tickets and helped cover our venue costs, a big chunk of the prizes traveled back to Sydney.

                                       Stay tuned for information on future workshops.  If you want to have heaps of fun with your dog and fellow

                                        members, see your dog shine while doing what he is bred for, join us for the next workshop.

                                                Some of the tired, but happy participants in the Robert Cox Workshop

                                                     For action shots - point to photos for details - click on photo for enlargement.                   

                   (More photos to be added, if you have a good photo taken on the day email to editor@australian-koolies.info )

                     Encouragement Award Day 1                   Most Improved Dog                   Most Improved Handler

                        Helen Crombie                                            Ken Dive                                   Rebecca Creer

                                                  Thank you to Michele Wilkins for donation of the trophies.