AKC RECOGNIZED SPORTS & ASSOCIATIONS
Pearl - Owned by Tami Clarke-Beck
Ozzy - Owned by Angela Mecham Smith
Photo of Ricky who was deployed for SAR in the aftermath of 9/11 taken by Res Van Brunt Pearl - Owned by Tami Clarke-BeckOzzy - Owned by Angela Mecham SmithPhoto of Ricky who was deployed for SAR in the aftermath of 9/11 taken by Res Van Brunt AND MORE
These sports are not AKC recognized but are fun activities to do with your dog!
NASDA - North American Sport Dog Association
Open to all breeds and mixes. "Trials are designed to resemble both historic working and competitive field work as closely as possible. NASDA Working Dog Trials offer an opportunity for all dogs to engage in scent games previously open to only a select few breeds and working dogs. Competing teams can get titles and championships that showcase their merits and abilities within hunt and search situations."
Classes include: Trailing & Locating (rats), Urban Locating (rats), Shed Hunting (Antlers), Lost Item Recovery (Personal Items) & More!
AWTA - Den trials from which AKC Earth Dog was derived.
NACSW - National Association for Canine Scent Work
Weight Pull
Drafting
Treiball