Diva (foreground) and Mirk, eagerly awaiting their turn to work

Liz had to work, so Diva travelled down to Stonton Wyville, Leics., with Mirk and Jackie, meeting up with herding training friend Lynda and working beardies Harry and Izzy, at the training field of Nij Vyas - a well-known Border Collie handler who rashly expressed an interest in Beardies........

Diva has her lesson with Jackie and Nij

Dogs all lifted their game to match Nij's methods, and handlers tried hard to keep up!

 Mirk flanking wide and fast!

A tricky moment for Diva as she faces defiance from the flock leader...

Diva returned home hot, happy, and very tired - and having polished off her dinner is now happily dreaming about her exciting day.  Thankyou Jackie for making all the arrangements and giving Diva and Mirk the chance to further their herding experience, it looks as if they had a great time and learned so much too.