Australian Shepherd Association of NSW Inc

Dogs’ conformation and movement are compared to the breed standard and the best dogs of the day progress until they compete for the ultimate award, Best in Show.

Dogs showcase their natural instincts to do what they are bred for (move livestock) around set courses in a controlled manner. What better way to have fun!

Dogs perform a sequence of exercises designed to showcase the bond between owner and animal and the dog’s suitability for today’s society

Agility was originally developed from equestrian show jumping. The aim of this competition is for a handler to direct their dog around a course of different obstacles with accuracy and speed

Dogs and owners run or ride a 20 km course, veterinary test are held along the course to ensure dogs are medically fit and under no stress

Tracking involves training a dog to smell an article belonging to the tracklayer and from this scent find & follow the person's track till the end. The dog must also find and indicate any object dropped along the track by the tracklayer.

A relay race between 2 teams of 4 dogs racing side by side, each dog must jump four hurdles, trigger a pedal to release a ball, catch the ball and return to their handler over the hurdles

A combination of obedience and dancing moves set to music showing tremendous dog and handler teamwork

There are varied competitions all with the aim of catching and retrieving a frisbee thrown by the owner. Distance, speed and style are all important.