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From the archives, celebrating the success of John White and Nap's undefeated success in 1991 after winning the Henty Dog Trial, ahead of John's 94th birthday. By Matthew Crosbie Nyngan may have had two floods followed by a drought, but at least John White had something to show for the long drive from the west to Henty Sheep Dog Trials. Mr White his dog Nap up against 122 of the best dogs from across Australia and New Zealand to win one of the richest sheep dog trials yet put

The Championships have become a staple on the trialling calendar drawing workers from across Australia and the standard of both handlers and dogs is on the rise.

Gary White features as guest on Dog Torque Podcast episode

At the conclusion of the 2026 Australian Utility Championship, after 260 runs on the ground and incredible performances by dogs and handlers, Gary White and Adrian Carpenter, the Interstate Challenge winner from Tasmania made national news on Sunrise on the Seven Network.

On the road again, Gary made some time on his trip to Broken Hill for a dog school [read more about Gary's schools] to chat with the ABC's Kristina Rosengren about all things working dog (and human) training and the importance of the partnership between dog and handler. The significance and partnership that working dogs play in day-to-day life for people on properties of all sizes across the country and the world can't be overlooked. "Some people just love their dogs to bit

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Australia's top utility working dogs and handlers prepare Details and entry via NSW Yard Dog Association Utility events showcase working dog and their handler's partnership and ability combining both a paddock and yard elements. The dog's skill in bringing sheep through a course with control and stockmanship as well as a strong partnership with their handler. At Nyngan the course consists of a cast, gate obstacles, a yard and completed with the penning of the sheep within a t