Cub directs a small herd of sheep for handler Rob Drummond of Hillsborough, N.H., during the sheep dog trials at the Fryeburg Fair.

Gabriel Merrill of Brownfield directs her dog Tess to drive four sheep through a course of eight obstacles.

Sheep are guided into the pen by a dog and handler during the sheep dog trials event.

Event judge Carroll Goodwin holds the timer during sheep dog trials event at the Fryeburg Fair.

Dru, one of Lynn Deschambeault dogs, is poised and focused while guiding sheep during the sheep dog trials.

Gabriel Merrill controls her dog Tess with whistle commands.

Nell, herding dog of Roger Dechambeault of Center Conway, N.H., guides sheep during the sheep dog trials event at the Fryeburg Fair.

Lynn Deschambeault of Denmark carries dog Flo off the course after competing in the sheep dog trials event.