What do you do with an Australian Shepard?

They are not just good at herding! Australian Shepards excel at just about any activity put before them.

ACTIVITIES
Working together in dog sports such as Frisbee, Agility, Herding, Flyball,
Obedience, etc. is encouraged as a means to channel the MAS energy in
a fun way for both dog and owner. Training classes once or twice a week
helps provide mental and physical challenges and often cements the
close bonds formed between dog and owner.

More information may be found in the "Dog Shows/Training" links.



HERDING
Mini Aussies have a strong and instinctive desire to herd.  In fact, you
may see this drive to herd when they play with other animals.  While this
is
instinctive, learning to do it effectively and efficiently is something both
dog and owner can train together in. The MAS is eligible to compete with
the
Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and the American Herding
Breeds Assc.



AGILITY
This is a fast paced sport in which the handler directs the dog over and
through a series of obstacles, including jumps, tires, teeter-totters,
tunnels, A-frames, and weave poles.  MAS may compete for titles with
ASCA, NADAC, USDAA and the UKC.



CONFORMATION
Conformation is a competition in which correct structure, movement and
showmanship are judged. MAS may compete with the American Rare
Breed Asso. for Championship status and with the International All
Breed Canine Asso. for National and International Championships.   
ARBA points may be applied toward a NAMASCUSA Breed Championship as
well.