Acronyms – a few helpful acronyms related to dogs and dog activities
American Herding Breed Association – membership association dedicated to supporting and promoting working stock dogs. AHBA sanctions herding and ranch trials and licenses judges.
Center for Pet Safety – recalls, reviews
Dog Bite Prevention – especially with kids.
Dog Food Recalls – review list or sign up to receive recalls as they are announced.
EasyPetMD.com – breed information all in one location.
Farm Work Breeds – article concerning 4 breeds for farm work, ES included.
Herding on the Web – outstanding collection of information on herding breeds, their history, and more.
Herding Trials – listing for Border Collies, but most are open to ES as well.
Shepherd’s Way – wonderful information on all things ES, history and reading links.
Versatility Awards program – sponsored by the UESA. More info on their website.
Working Aussie Source – notable for many things but in particular check out the Stock Dog Library, which has a great collection of articles on training, and the Working Dog Diary.
Working Sheepdog – useful information about sheepdogs – created for Border Collies, but the sheepdog DVD’s and other articles are also relevent for ES.
Other reading material you may find interesting and useful:
Livestock Guardian Dogs – researchers are hopeful for more assertive LGDs to guard against wolves and bears.