David Ferguson's hardworking Collie, Tick, taking a wee shortcut along the Dyke as she helps with the herding at Dranandow, Newton Stewart. Definite points for ingenuity!
Tick's one of the stars of our Working Dogs of Scotland, series. Have a look online for more hard-working canines.
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