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All Breed and Multi-Sport Kennel Clubs American Shetland Sheepdog Association Granite State Shetland Sheepdog Club Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Detroit Blue Ridge Shetland Sheepdog Club United States Dog Agility Association North American Dog Agility Council Herding North American Flyball Association Mississaugua Pets on the Net (Canadian Site with pet loss support site) Laughing Dog Press (great dog humor) AGILITY - This tests the dog over jumps, through tunnels, weave poles and over various obstacles. Speed and accuracy are key with this sport. It is fast paced and challenging. There are various games within Agility to test both handler and dog. For more information on Agility go to: United States Dog Agility Association North American Dog Agility Council OBEDIENCE - Another sports that tests the dog and handler working as a team. There are various levels of this sport. As a dog progresses, the levels add more challenges including jumps and scent articles. For more information on Obedience go to: FLYBALL - This is a team activity. Dogs race down a series of jumps to catch a ball from a box and return with the ball to he handler. The team that does this the fastest wins. North American Flyball Association HERDING - This is what Shelties were bred to do. If you are lucky enough to have access to this sport, consider trying it. Ducks, geese and sheep are used to test the dog's ability. American Shetland Sheepdog Association PET THERAPY - The Shelties' often loving nature and size makes them great dogs to visit nursing homes, rehab hospitals, etc. Therapy dogs bring light into on often bleak world. There are various tests and titles within various therapy dog groups. Pet Therapy - a Special Bond(article from Dog Breed Info website) SPINNING - Well, surprise! Yes, you can spin Sheltie fur into yard. Karen spins occasionally and really enjoys working with that fluff! Sable gives a nice tweedy look. Black give a heather to charcoal gray color. Blue give a misty gray to heather color. Bathe the dog, brush it out and get going. Or you can spin the year and then carefully wash it after. Karen uses a Louet Spinning wheel - compact and light! For spinning lessons, search on the web or contact your local county fair or cooperative extension office and ask for direction to a hand spinner near you. Look for people who work with sheep, llamas, alpacas and angora rabbits!
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