Nash earned his AKC PT (Pre-Trial Tested) title on sheep over Memorial weekend at PackLeader Farm. Expertly handled by Barbara Davenport on Saturday and Sunday, under Judges Lynn Leach and Ron Fischer, Nash qualified for the two legs required to earn the PT title. For extra measure, he was owner-handled (in photos above) on Monday, May 26, again qualifying under Judge Terry Workman. Terry is currently training a Briard at his facility in Linclon Nebraska, so his comment of "very nice dog" was especially appreciated. To qualify, Nash has to demonstrate a stay at the begining of the run, controlled passage of stock, clear four gates, change direction, one stop on course, stop while handler opens the gate and re-pen at the end of the run. Nash's total run times averaged 3 minutes which are by far, to the novice handler, the longest minutes on earth. Photos courtesy of Mary Franden.
