Whistle & Crook Stock Dog Services
Whistle & Crook Stock Dog Services  ·  501(c)(3)
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Whistle & Crook
Stock Dog Services

Promoting the use of herding dogs for livestock management and competition, and educating the public about it, since our founding.

NW Championship Trial — May 15–17, 2026

Whistle and Crook Stock Dog Services Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation focused on the promotion of and education concerning the use of herding dogs for livestock management and competition.

Our next event is the Northwest Championship Trial, May 15–17. We are planning 2–3 clinics again this year — stay tuned for more details.

Handler and dog at the Northwest Championship Trial

What We Do

Northwest Championship Trial

The oldest continuous sheepdog trial in the country, held each May at Wolston Farm in Scio, Oregon.

Clinics

Annual clinics with top herding trainers from around the world and respected local instructors.

Producer Outreach

Subsidized training lessons for workers at commercial sheep operations in the Willamette Valley.

Get Set Services

Our volunteer crew providing sheep-setting services for local herding competitions.

Support WCSDS

Interested in supporting our efforts and mission? Contact us at support@whistleandcrook.com or make a donation below.

Make a Donation

Upcoming Events

May15

Northwest Championship Sheepdog Trial

Wolston Farm, Scio Oregon  ·  May 15–17, 2026

Jun13

Lady Hill Sheep Dog Classic

Saint Paul, Oregon  ·  June 13–15

Jul10

Sheep Thrillz Sheepdog Trial

Scio, Oregon  ·  July 10–13

See the full calendar →