WINTER 2025 .... Let the Good Training Begin.

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 Scott Glen grew up on a cattle ranch in southern Alberta, Canada. His family used dogs for help around the ranch only minimally and so he didn't know how much work a well trained dog could save a rancher. When he was in his early 20's, Scott decided to raise a flock of sheep. While on his way to a wool shearing class, he was distracted by a man and his border collie giving a sheepherding demo and he has been hooked on herding ever since. Scott has been training and trialing border collies to herd sheep and cattle for over 20 years. In 1997 he turned his hobby into a full time job, creating Alta-Pete Stockdogs. Scott chose the name Alta-Pete (which means "aim high") because it was his personal, and his family's Scottish clan motto. 

 Scott has proven his abilities by winning many major trials over the years with dogs from several different border collie lines. However, Sweep, the foundation sire for Alta-Pete stockdogs produced winning pups that have allowed Scott to compete with over four generations of the same line.  In 2023 Scott attended the World Trial in Ireland with Pip and Mist.  Pip placed 3rd making Scott the highest placing North American handler ever, in the World Trial.  When he returned, he was inducted into the American Border Collie Hall of Fame on the same night as Alice was also inducted.  That weekend he also won his 7th USBCHA National Championship with Pip (Pip's first win) and was Reserve Champion with Alice's granddaughter, Mist who was only 2 years old. 

Photo courtesy of  Don Laferty at Gill Hall Estate

We are happy to announce that Faansie Basson will be coming to Cross Plains to work with handlers.  

Faansie Basson is one of the top handlers in the United States.  Originally from South Africa he is known for his teaching and stockmanship.  He has consistently been in the top 10 in the US for multiple years and won multiple prestigious trials.  November 23, 29  December 6, 13, 20.  See Signup for more details.