Jess & Bundaberg

Jess and Bundaberg (or Bundy) share a powerful story of rescue, resilience and partnership. Bundy, a black and white kelpie x border collie, was rescued by Jess after a touch-and-go relationship with his previous owner. Untrained, aggressive and unruly, he was a difficult fit at first – especially for Jess, who was used to working with female dogs.

But through patience, persistence and foundational training, Jess built trust and connection. Teaching Bundy the basics – sit, stay, recall – was just the start. Over time, he transformed into a loyal, confident worker with a unique ability to manage stubborn livestock and make independent decisions based on Jess’s cues.

Now a key team member of Jess’ dairy farm and a regular on the sheep trial circuit, Bundy is proof of what’s possible when you give a dog a second chance. By entering the Cobber Challenge, Jess hopes to inspire others to consider rescue dogs as capable, loyal and hardworking teammates.