Creekside Stockdogs offers training, pups for working ranches

Jamie Henneman
Aug 9, 2024
Aug 9, 2024

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When considering all the different kinds of equipment needed to successfully run a cattle operation, the list can include things like trucks, trailers, corrals and possibly horses. But for dog trainer Wendy Auzqui, her key item is a trained Border Collie.

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