Tracking: Tracking is a non-competitive sport. It is judged, not with a scorecard or based on a standard, but on a pass/fail basis. The AKC Tracking Regulations state "Tracking, by its nature is a vigorous non-competitive outdoor sport. More info...
Temperament Test: The object of the Temperament Test is to judge the dogs natural responses of each situation. It is O.K. for the dog to be startled or to show aggression. Each dog is judged separately with consideration being given to the Canadian Kennel Clubs temperament for that particular breed. More info...
Herding: Herding is a wonderful way for a dog and it's owner to connect and experience the purpose for which it was bred. Through several different clubs various types of herding instinct tests and titles are offered. Herding instinct tests offer an owner a way to measure a dog's basic instinct and trainability. More info...
Agility: Agility is a dog sport in which a handler directs an off-leash dog through a unique obstacle course in a predetermined sequence within the 'Standard Course Time' (SCT). More info...
Schutzhund: The sport of Schutzhund has it's origins at the turn of the century. In 1899, Captain Max Von Stephanitz Founded the Verein fur deutsche Scaferhunde, the original breed registry and breeding organization of the German Shepherd Dog. Schutzhund is a German word that means "protection dog". It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them suited for this sport. More info...
