Muster Dogs: Collies and Kelpies on ABC and ABC iview S3E5 – Mentors Mick Hudson and Neil McDonald embark on a road trip to check in with each of their teams and evaluate their progress.
With the final assessment just around the corner, the mentors offer advice, coaching and hands-on help to keep everyone in the running for the win.
The journey begins in Kingaroy, where Mick arrives to assess the progress of Nathan and his Collie pup, Chief. With just 60 days of high school remaining, Nathan has been balancing his studies with Chief’s training. Despite the challenges, Nathan is more confident in Chief’s progress than his own academic assessments, having devoted more time to the pup.
Next, Neil visits Jack, who has faced major life changes, with his wife Niki returning to work and his new role as stay-at-home dad.
Despite the challenges, Jack remains committed to training Pesto, though he admits he didn’t have time to prepare a trainer mob for the assessment. Pesto performs surprisingly well, only falling just short on one task. Neil offers feedback and takes Jack back to basics, helping him to calm Pesto’s fizzy nature.
The mentors continue their journey with Neil visiting Blythe and Banksi, and Mick heading to the Central Highlands to check-in with Renee and Pockets. Both participants receive positive feedback with some minor areas for improvement before the final assessment.
In Bingara, Mick visits Marlene and Hudson, who impressively pass all their tasks, leaving Marlene relieved and Mick wishing he could keep Hudson for himself. Finally, Neil concludes his journey in Kaniva with Kim and Banjo, who also delivers a standout performance, earning top marks.
With just two months left until the final assessment, each participant has taken away crucial training techniques and areas for refinement. The competition is fierce, with strong contenders from both Team Collie and Team Kelpie.
Production credit:
Commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. An Ambience Entertainment production for the ABC with production investment from Screen Queensland, Screen NSW and financed with support from the ABC. Series Director: Monica O’Brien. Director: Sally Browning. Producers: Sally Browning, Michael Boughen, Monica O’Brien. Co-producer and additional direction: John Unwin. Executive Producer: Mathew Street. ABC Executive Producer: Rachel Robinson. ABC Commissioning Editor: Jo Chichester. ABC Head of Documentaries and Specialist: Susie Jones. International Distributor: ABC Commercial.
Muster Dogs: Collies and Kelpies on ABC and ABC iview – Sunday 2 March at 7.30pm
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Muster Dogs: Collies and Kelpies on ABC and ABC iview S3E5
