Sheepdog days: Canines compete in herding, splash competitions

MIDWAY, Wasatch County — Five wild range sheep stood warily before an open pen on the slopes of Soldier Hollow. With 15 seconds left on the clock, all eyes were on the border collie, who crouched tense and alert in the grass.His handler whistled and the dog feigned to the right, trying to nudge the sheep through the gate. But as the clock hit 3 seconds, two sheep broke away and fled back into the pasture.The audience gave a collective groan, followed by scattered applause.Handler Ron Enzer