Links
Here are some useful links for more information on training and showing your dog in obedience, rally, conformation, and other dog sports, including sources for purchasing equipment.
Obedience
- Rules & Regulations
- Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) - Allows mixed-breed dogs into their obedience program
- United Kennel Club (UKC) - Allows mixed-breed dogs into their obedience program
- Getting Started in AKC Obedience - the MBDCA uses the same rules and regulations as AKC obedience
Rally
- Rules & Regulations
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) - Allows mixed-breed dogs into their rally program
- United Kennel Club (UKC) Allows mixed-breed dogs into their rally program
- Getting Started in AKC Rally - the MBDCA uses the same rules and regulations as AKC rally
- K-9 Rally by Bea Moore - Rally equipment including signs, flashcards, course books, and more
Conformation
MBDCA registered dogs can compete in MBDCA conformation events.
- Rules & Regulations
- Positive Training for Show Dogs - Lots of information about training for the show ring
- Training for Conformation by Sue Ailsby - How to teach your dog to "stack" (stand in the show ring) and "gait" (trot around the ring)
Tracking
- Rules & Regulations
- Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) - Allows mixed-breed dogs into their tracking program
- Tracking by DogPlay - Overview and links to more information
Agility
While the MBDCA does not have an agility program (or agility title program) of its own, many members are interested in showing their dogs in agility (and can earn points towards their MBDCA Versatility Title by doing so). All agility venues except AKC allow mixed breed dogs to compete. Here are the most common ones in the MBDC of CA area (northern California).
- Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA)
- Canine Performance Events (CPE)
- Dogs on Course in North America (DOCNA)
- North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC)
- United Kennel Club (UKC)
- United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA)
- Agility by DogPlay - Overview and links to more information
Other Sports & Activities to do With Your Dog
While the MBDCA may not offer explicit titles in these sports and activities, many of them can be used to earn points towards the MBDCA Versatility Title.
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC)
- DogPlay - A great site for learning more about a wide variety of activities you can do with your dog
- Disc Dog (Frisbee Catching Dogs)
- Dog Harness Activities - including Bikjoring, Canicross, Carting, Scootering, Skijoring, Sledding, and Weight Pulling
- Flyball
- Herding
- Hiking / Backpacking
- K9 Nose Work
- Lure Coursing
- Musical Canine Freestyle (Dog Dancing)
- Therapy Dog
Equipment & Supplies
These are some sources for dog sport related equipment and supplies, including sources for books to train the sports.
- Cherrybrook - Conformation equipment, including show leads & collars, grooming supplies, and more
- Dogwise - Books on all dog-related topics, including specialty books not available in many other places
- J and J Dog Supplies - Obedience, Rally, tracking, agility equipment and more
- Max 200 Performance Dog Equipment - Obedience, Rally, agility equipment and more