Amid whistles and shouts, South Strafford resident Martha Walke gives a hand command to her border collie Jude before beginning a trial during the Spring Valley Farm Sheepdog Trials, in which dogs are judged by their ability to herd sheep in straight lines throughout a designed course, on Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Strafford, Vt. The two-day event unites shepherds from Maryland to Quebec to compete amongst each other with the hopes of exhibiting their dog’s skills and gaining points towards competing in the national competition. (Valley News - Mac Snyder) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
