Trudy Viklund
Trudy and Tick
I have had an interest working with and training dogs since a youth and originally trained obedience and agility dogs. In 1999 I got my first Australian Shepherd, Kes, and have owned and worked aussies since. I enjoy trialing in ASCA, AKC, AHBA, USBCHA and cowdog trials with my aussies. I have had the opportunity to train/handle several dogs to WTCH’s, AKC/ AHBA Ch’s.
I really enjoy teaching privates lessons and clinics, and have experience with both upright and “eye” dogs. I have worked with most herding breeds ranging from corgis, shelties, collies, BC’s, kelpies, rotties and many
Trudy and Kes
more. Although I run Aussies, I have a love for all herding breeds and really enjoy getting the opportunity to work with so many great dogs and handlers.
My emphasis is on teaching the dog and handler to work together as a team, and to achieve calm, quiet, confident control of the livestock. I believe in allowing/helping the dog to properly feel balance, take control of the stock and make good decisions. My goal is to allow the dog to be able work, while being respectful of both the handler and livestock.
Dave and I met while going to school. We were both earning Bachelors degrees on Animal Science and working for the school’s equine program.
I am currently competing with Tick, my 6 year old Aussie, in USBCHA Pro-Nov, AKC, AHBA & ASCA. I now have Newt, a Tick son. He is just a pup now, but is fitting into our lifestyle wonderfully and shows great promise to follow in his mothers foot steps.