Introductions to Obedience Competition
If you're new to the sport of obedience, here are some links to get you started.
Obedience FAQ
A great on-line source for information on competitive obedience training and showing. Covers all American organizations and some foreign ones too, as well as some handling and training techniques, sources for equipment, etc.Getting Started in AKC Obedience and Tracking
An introduction to the sport from AKC.Discovering Competitive Obedience
Another nice introduction.The Sport of Obedience
Another nice intro.Comprehensive Sites
Here are some excellent sites to visit if you compete in obedience.
One of the best pages on the web for dog trainers. Links to all kinds of info online for obedience, protection work, assistance dogs, and more. Includes a great library of articles for all levels of training. A must-visit!
Site specifically for obedience competitors in the UK. News, forums, tons of photos, upcoming events, and more!American Dog Trainers Network
Comprehensive links and a variety of articles on training and more.Obedience in Queensland
Summary of rules, list of events, results, etc.Organizations
There are a number of organizations that sponsor titles and/or competitions in obedience. Here are some links for information.AKC Obedience and Tracking
ASCA Obedience
UKC Obedience
American Mixed Breed Obedience Registration (AMBOR)Online Newsletters
You'll find a number of good obedience newsletters to read on the web.
Training Articles
Links to articles on training high-level obedience.
This is a collection of posts I have gathered from the sheltie list on a variety of training subjects. Don't be shy, though; they work for all kinds of dogs!
Another list of posts that I've compiled, these from the obed-comp list. Lots of good tips for the obedience competitor.Suzanne Clothier Articles
An ever-growing list of excellent articles on training in obedience.Training for Competition
From the Saint Bernard page, but lots of good information on training, trialing, juding, matches and more.Cheryl May's Dog Training Articles
Confusing Consistency With Predictability
Trialing Articles
Help when it's time to step in the ring.Obedience Trial Tips
Lots of tips on obedience.
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