The dust has settled on the second season of Muster Dogs, but for those of us who can’t get enough of those adorable pooches, now you can read all about them.
The show’s narrator, Lisa Millar, has written a companion book to the two seasons of the ABC TV program called Muster Dogs: From Pups to Pros.
Lisa was among those who lost their hearts to these amazing puppies — Muster Dogs quite literally changed her life.
In this book, Lisa tells us about her journey over two seasons, bringing us up to date with the characters of series one — human and canine — and introducing us to five new collie pups, trainers and the hurdles of season two.
When Muster Dogs first hit screens in 2022, viewers were enchanted.
Five lively kelpie pups adopted into farming homes across Australia and put on an intensive training program and became instant stars.
Could they learn to herd and muster within a year? Could they prove that working with natural ability was an optimum way to farm?
With the help of expert breeders and trainers, these dogs and their new trainers showcased not only what the puppies were capable of but how using dogs contributed to stock, farm management and the environment.
In this book, Lisa takes us behind the scenes to meet the cast, the crew and the star dogs themselves.
She looks at how the show began and why it resonated with audiences, as well as the impact on her own life — juggling the Muster Dogs world with her day job presenting breakfast TV on the ABC.
With behaviour tips from trainers and experts, this is a book for everyone — from farm owners to city dog lovers.
It will immerse you in affection, resilience and loyalty, all set against the wide brown and green land that is our Australian farming heartland.
Muster Dogs: From Pups to Pros by Lisa Millar is published by ABC Books, RRP $34.99.
GIVEAWAY
Country News has two copies of this book to give away. For a chance to win a copy, send your name, address, daytime phone number and the answer to this question: What anniversary is Shepparton Pony Club celebrating this year (hint: see page 10)? by Thursday, March 14, via either post to: Country Life ‘Muster Dogs’ Competition, PO Box 8000, Shepparton, 3632; or email to: competition@countrynews.com.au — please include the words ‘Muster Dogs’ in the subject line.