Sheepdog Demonstration
Photographed by Gabrielle Mazza
Captions by Meagan Stroud and Kristen Zelenka
Filmed by Micky Haney

   On May 18, Point Park University saw a sheepdog demonstration with Brendan Ferris, the sheepdog shepherd at the Ring of Kerry.

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Brendan Ferris hosted a Sheepdog Demonstration where the audience could view and learn about his job as a sheep herder.

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Photo 1: Max, one of the many sheep in the herd, looks into the distance.

Photo 2: The sheep lovingly gather before Brendan Ferris, the sheepdog shepherd at the Ring of Kerry, demonstrates how to herd them by training sheepdogs to act on the sound of a whistle.

Photo 3: Ferris speaks to Point Park University communication students about the sheepdogs and his unique profession.

Photo 4: Ferris answers Point Park University communication students' questions about the sheepdogs.

Photo 5: Sheep wait to be sorted during Ferris’ demonstration. The dogs help Ferris select which sheep should be separated from the rest of the group.

Photo 6: Ferris' demonstrates how the sheep respond to the dogs different postures. Laying down or walking does not scare them, but a stalking stance alerts the sheep to the presence of a possible predator.

Photo 7: Ferris talks to the students and faculty about the different kind of sheep in Ireland. He also explained which kinds produce the best wool and meat.