Past Motions

Members,

The voting results for this motion have been finalized. Please find them included in this email.

Thank you for your involvement with ASCA.

Sincerely,
Kalla Jaco
ASCA Executive Secretary

BD.23.28 Change to Monthly Financial Reporting (Revised 3/14/2023)

Motion carried (9-0) – Approved: Busquets, Byrne, Creelman, Gann, Gerken, Larson, McCabe, Sims, Wesen. Disapproved: None. Abstained: None. Non-voting: None.

Motion by Busquets to change Policy Book 9.4 to require the financial reporting to be done monthly rather than quarterly and for that report to include a list all bills and invoices received over $1000 the previous month. Second by Larson.

Current Wording:

9.4 Financial Reporting

At the end of each financial quarter (January-March, April-June, July- September, October-December), the business office shall furnish the Treasurer with the following financial reports from QuickBooks for analysis and distribution to the rest of the Board:

1. Quarterly Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison
2. Year-to-Date Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison
3. Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison

Proposed Wording:

9.4 Financial Reporting

At the end of each financial quarter month (January-March, April-June, July- September, October-December), the Business Office shall furnish the Treasurer with the following financial reports from QuickBooks for analysis and distribution to the rest of the Board:

1. Quarterly Monthly Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison
2. Year-to-Date Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison
3. Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison
4. List of all Invoices and Bills received and with amounts due of $1000 or more the previous month. The list shall include Vendor, Invoice Number, Amount Due, Due Date, Date Paid.
5. Monthly Accounts Payable Report. The report shall include the date, the invoice number, the name of the vendor, amount paid, and balance.

Comments/Rationale: The Business Office already provides some of this information on a monthly basis. In some situations, a quarterly report is not always conducive to make timely decisions. The list of all payable bills will provide the Board with needed financial information in a timely manner and will allow the Board to make more accurate projections. The Business Office was consulted to determine the feasibility of pulling this report.

Affected: Business Office, Treasurer, Board of Directors.

Effective Date: Immediately upon Board approval.

—

Kalla Jaco

Executive Secretary, Australian Shepherd Club of America

asca.execsec@gmail.com

6091 E. State Hwy 21, Bryan, TX 77808 | (979) 778-1082

Check us out on our Website, Facebook, and YouTube Channel

Members,

The voting results for this motion have been finalized. Please find them included in this email.

Thank you for your involvement with ASCA.

Sincerely,
Kalla Jaco
ASCA Executive Secretary

BD.23.26 Post Annual Auditors Report on ASCA Website (Revised 3/8/2023)

Motion carried (9-0) – Approved: Busquets, Byrne, Creelman, Gann, Gerken, Larson, McCabe, Sims, Wesen. Disapproved: None. Abstained: None. Non-voting: None.

Motion by McCabe to approve the upload and posting of the ASCA Annual Auditors Report to the Members Only section of the website. Second by Larson.

Current Wording:

9.4 Financial Reporting

At the end of each financial quarter (January-March, April-June, July- September, October-December), the Business Office will furnish the Treasurer with the following financial reports from QuickBooks for analysis and distribution to the rest of the Board:

1. Quarterly Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison
2. Year-to-Date Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison
3. Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison

9.7 Disclosure of Tax Information

Pursuant to federal law, a copy of ASCA’s federal income tax returns must be available for review by any member of the general public, including those who are not ASCA members, at the Business Office. Any member of the public may request a copy of such returns upon payment of a $25 copying fee. Such returns are also available, however, on the internet at no cost.

19.2 Treasurer’s Report

This document is compiled to present to the Treasurer and the Board ASCA’s current fiscal condition and projections for the future. This report is a confidential document and will not be distributed electronically without alteration. It contains salary information as well as proprietary strategy. Using this as a planning tool and a template can assist the treasurer in presenting meaningful fiscal data to the Board. The report will be updated and distributed at each Board meeting. To minimize last minute effort and keep the Treasurer current on fiscal matters, the Treasurer’s Report should receive periodic updates throughout the year. Any ASCA member, who makes a written request to the Business Office, can receive a copy of ASCA’s 990 Tax Return and a copy of the CPA’s compilation. A report prepared by the CPA will be available at the National Specialty

19.6 Quarterly Statements

The Treasurer will prepare written annual and quarterly financial statements documenting the net status of ASCA’s finances. The quarters are January 1-March 31, April 1-June 30, July 1-September 30, October 1-December 31. The annual report is as of December 31 each year. The Board may request additional reports as required. All financial reports will contain information comparing current status to budget status.

19.7 Yearly Audit

Starting with Fiscal Year 2013, ASCA will have a full audit of our finances done yearly by a licensed accounting firm/CPA. The audit will start no later than June of the following year. Bound copies of the audit, including the management letter, governance letter, and any addendums will be provided to each Board member at the completion of the audit or at the ASCA National Specialty. A copy of the audit will be brought to the National Specialty for members to review.

Proposed Wording:

9.4 Financial Reporting

At the end of each financial quarter (January-March, April-June, July- September, October-December), the Business Office will furnish the Treasurer with the following financial reports from QuickBooks for analysis and distribution to the rest of the Board:

1. Quarterly Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison
2. Year-to-Date Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison
3. Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison

These documents, after being reviewed by the Board, will be published in the Members Only section of the ASCA website.

9.7 Disclosure of Tax Information

Pursuant to federal law, a copy of ASCA’s federal income tax returns must be available for review by any member of the general public, including those who are not ASCA members, at the Business Office. Any member of the public may request a copy of such returns upon payment of a $25 copying fee. Such returns are also available, however, on the internet at no cost. Additionally, copies of these documents will be published in the Members Only section of the ASCA website.

19.2 Treasurer’s Report

This document is compiled to present to the Treasurer and the Board ASCA’s current fiscal condition and projections for the future. This report is a confidential document and will not be distributed electronically without alteration. It contains salary information as well as proprietary strategy. Using this as a planning tool and a template can assist the treasurer in presenting meaningful fiscal data to the Board. The report will be updated and distributed at each Board meeting. To minimize last minute effort and keep the Treasurer current on fiscal matters, the Treasurer’s Report should receive periodic updates throughout the year. Any ASCA member, who makes a written request to the Business Office, can receive a copy of ASCA’s 990 Tax Return and a copy of the CPA’s compilation. A report prepared by the CPA will be available at the National Specialty. Additionally, copies of these documents will be published in the Members Only section of the ASCA website.

19.6 Quarterly Statements

The Treasurer will prepare written annual and quarterly financial statements documenting the net status of ASCA’s finances. The quarters are January 1-March 31, April 1-June 30, July 1-September 30, October 1-December 31. The annual report is as of December 31 each year. The Board may request additional reports as required. All financial reports will contain information comparing current status to budget status. Additionally, copies of these documents will be published in the Members Only section of the ASCA website.

19.7 Yearly Audit

Starting with Fiscal Year 2013, ASCA will have a full audit of our finances done yearly by a licensed accounting firm/CPA. The audit will start no later than June of the following year. Bound copies of the audit, including the management letter, governance letter, and any addendums will be provided to each Board member at the completion of the audit or at the ASCA National Specialty. A copy of the audit will be brought to the National Specialty for members to review. Additionally, copies of these documents will be published in the Members Only section of the ASCA website.

Comments/Rationale: This was a request by a member, and it will increase the transparency of ASCA’s financial records for the membership.

Affected: Webmaster will need to be provided this document to be posted each year. The membership will have additional financial data to inspect.

Effective Date: Immediately upon Board approval. Previous reports from the last 5 years will be posted in addition to the most recent report.

—

Kalla Jaco

Executive Secretary, Australian Shepherd Club of America

asca.execsec@gmail.com

6091 E. State Hwy 21, Bryan, TX 77808 | (979) 778-1082

Check us out on our Website, Facebook, and YouTube Channel

Members,

The voting results for this motion have been finalized. Please find them included in this email.

Thank you for your involvement with ASCA.

Sincerely,
Kalla Jaco
ASCA Executive Secretary

AF.23.03 Application to Affiliate – New Horizon ASC

Motion carried (9-0) – Approved: Busquets, Byrne, Creelman, Gann, Gerken, Larson, McCabe, Sims, Wesen. Disapproved: None. Abstained: None. Non-voting: None.

Motion by Wesen to approve New Horizon ASC as a new ASCA Affiliate Club. Second by Gerken.

Affiliate Information:

New Horizon ASC – Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada

President Shelby Masse

Affiliate Rep Terry Stickle

Comments/Rationale: The club meets the requirements as confirmed by the Business Office.

Affected: Business Office, Affiliate Club, and ASCA exhibitors in their area.

Effective Date: Immediately upon Board approval.

—

Kalla Jaco

Executive Secretary, Australian Shepherd Club of America

asca.execsec@gmail.com

6091 E. State Hwy 21, Bryan, TX 77808 | (979) 778-1082

Check us out on our Website, Facebook, and YouTube Channel

Members,

The voting results for this motion have been finalized. Please find them included in this email.

Thank you for your involvement with ASCA.

Sincerely,
Kalla Jaco
ASCA Executive Secretary

NA.23.02 Publication of Nationals Ad and Premium

Motion carried (9-0) – Approved: Busquets, Byrne, Creelman, Gann, Gerken, Larson, McCabe, Sims, Wesen. Disapproved: None. Abstained: None. Non-voting: None.

Motion by Liaison Busquets to approve the following recommendation from the Nationals Advisory Committee.

Committee Recommendation: Motion to Revise Section 6.2 of the National Specialty Rule Book: Premium List in Aussie Times.

Motioned by Laura Gibson to revise the National Specialty Rule Book, Section 6.2, as worded below. Seconded by Rachel Vest.

Results of Committee Vote: Approved: 5. Disapproved: None. Abstained: None. Non-Voting: None.

Current Wording:

6 Premium List

6.2 Premium List in Aussie Times

A fifteen page Premium List, including entry forms, is printed in the March/April issue (for September/October Nationals) or the May/June issue (for November Nationals) of the Aussie Times at no expense to the Nationals Committee. Should the Nationals Committee require more than fifteen pages, the Nationals Committee must request Board approval for additional pages when submitting the first draft.

Proposed Wording:

6 Nationals Ad in Aussie Times

A four-page ad giving the basic information about the National Specialty will be printed in the March/April issue (for September/October Nationals) or the May/June issue (for November Nationals) of the Aussie Time. Information to be included: location, dates of competition, dates for entry opening and closing, Nationals Committee list, contact information for Nationals Chairperson, contact information for the Nationals Entry Clerk, Finals Judges slate, Nationals Judges slate, schedule and listing of all places premium will be published.

67 Premium List

67.2 Premium List in Aussie Times Publication

A fifteen page Premium List, including entry forms, is printed in the March/April issue (for September/October Nationals) or the May/June issue (for November Nationals) of the Aussie Times at no expense to the Nationals Committee. Should the Nationals Committee require more than fifteen pages, the Nationals Committee must request Board approval for additional pages when submitting the first draft.

The National Specialty premium list, including entry forms, will be published on March 1 of the National Specialty year on all ASCA electronic media, including the ASCA website, the ASCA Facebook page, the Nationals Facebook group, and the AussENews.

Comments/Rationale: Publishing the premium in the Aussie Times is for the most part obsolete. Publishing a four page informative ad would serve the same purpose to inform those whose only information source is the Aussie Times of the basic details of the Nationals Specialty with information on how to receive the full premium. This new wording would be Section 6, with subsequent sections would be renumbered.

Affected: All persons who attend the National Specialty and all of those who read the Aussie Times who plan to attend the National Specialty.

Effective Date: Immediately upon Board approval.

—

Kalla Jaco

Executive Secretary, Australian Shepherd Club of America

asca.execsec@gmail.com

6091 E. State Hwy 21, Bryan, TX 77808 | (979) 778-1082

Check us out on our Website, Facebook, and YouTube Channel

Members,

The voting results for this motion have been finalized. Please find them included in this email.

Thank you for your involvement with ASCA.

Sincerely,
Kalla Jaco
ASCA Executive Secretary

SC.23.01 Change Program Name to Scent Detection

Motion carried (9-0) – Approved: Busquets, Byrne, Creelman, Gann, Gerken, Larson, McCabe, Sims, Wesen. Disapproved: None. Abstained: None. Non-voting: None.

Comment from Director Byrne: Thank you all for this new designation.

Motion by Liaison McCabe to approve the following recommendation from the Scent Search Committee.

Committee Recommendation: Motioned by Liz Bernstein that the current name ASCA Scent Search Program be changed to the ASCA Scent Detection Program and that the title abbreviations be changed to reflect the new name. Seconded by Noel Ritter.

Results of Committee Vote: Approved: 13. Disapproved: 2. Abstained: None. Non-Voting: None.

Current Wording:

3.2 Titling in Novice

3.2.1

Dog/handler team must have 3 q’s from an individual element to earn the Novice element title.

3.2.2

Containers SSNc

3.2.3

Interiors SSNi

3.2.4

Exterior SSNe

3.2.5

Vehicles SSNv

3.2.6

ACQUIRE ALL NOVICE ELEMENT TITLES – SSN4. Separate element titles are dropped.

NOTE: The four at the end of the combination title designates how many elements are required for this title. If there is an increase in the number elements, then this number should increase. The dog with a title of “4” must then earn the next element(s) to earn the changed number or leave the number at four.

3.3 Titling in Open

3.3.1

Dog/handler team must have 3 Q’s from an individual element to earn the Open element title.

3.3.2

Containers SSOc

3.3.3

Interiors SSOi

3.3.4

Exteriors SSOe

3.2.5

Vehicles SSOv

3.3.6

ACQUIRE ALL OPEN ELEMENT TITLES – SSO4 Separate element titles are dropped.

NOTE: The four at the end of the combination title designates how many elements are required for this title. If there is an increase in the number elements, then this number should increase. The dog with a title of “4” must then earn the next element(s) to earn the changed number or leave the number at four.

3.4 Titling in Advanced

3.4.1

Dog/handler team must have 3 q’s from an individual element to earn the Advanced element title.

3.4.2

Containers SSAc

3.4.3

Interiors SSAi

3.4.4

Exteriors SSAe

3.4.5

Vehicles SSAv

3.4.6

ACQUIRE ALL ADVANCED ELEMENT TITLES – SSA4 Separate element titles are dropped.

NOTE: The four at the end of the combination title designates how many elements are required for this title. If there is an increase in the number elements, then this number should increase. The dog with a title of “4” must then earn the next element(s) to earn the changed number or leave the number at four.

3.5 Titling in Excellent

3.5.1

Dog/handler team must have 3 q’s from an individual element to earn the Excellent element title.

3.5.2

Containers SSEc

3.5.3

Interiors SSEi

3.5.4

Exteriors SSEe

3.5.5

Vehicles SSEv

3.5.6

ACQUIRE ALL EXCELLENT ELEMENT TITLES – SSE4 Separate element titles are dropped.

NOTE: The four at the end of the combination title designates how many elements are required for this title. If there is an increase in the number elements, then this number should increase. The dog with a title of “4” must then earn the next element(s) to earn the changed number or leave the number at four.

4 Novice Level and Elements

Novice Level Chart

Element	Area	Max Time	# of Hides Known	Qualifying Faults	# of Q’s Titles
Containers	12 identical, new cardboard boxes a minimum of 3 ft. apart	3 min.	1 hide	2	3 SSNc
Interiors	100-400 sq. ft.	3 min.	1 hide	2	3 SSNi
Exteriors	200-400 sq. ft.	3 min.	1 hide	2	3 SSNe
Vehicles	3 vehicles	3 min.	1 hide	2	3 SSNv

 

5 Open Level and Elements

Open Level Chart

Element	Area	Max Time	# of Hides Known	Qualifying Faults	# of Q’s Titles
Containers	12-18 containers. Any container that is not fabric or glass.	4 min.	1-3 hides	2	3 SSOc
Interiors	300-600 sq. ft.	4 min.	1-3 hides	2	3 SSOi
Exteriors	300-800 sq. ft.	4 min.	1-3 hides	2	3 SSOe
Vehicles	3-5 vehicles	4 min.	1-3 hides	2	3 SSOv

 

6 Advanced Level and Elements

Advanced Level Chart

Element	Area	Max Time	# of Hides Unknown	Qualifying Faults	# of Q’s Titles
Containers	12-24 containers. Any container that is not fabric or glass.	4 min.	Unknown 1-3 hides	1	3 SSAc
Interiors 1 or 2 rooms	Two smaller rooms (400-700 sq ft each) or one large room (up to 1200 sq ft).	6 min. total	Unknown 1-3 hides total	1	3 SSAi
Exteriors	600-1000 sq. ft.	4 min.	Unknown 1-3 hides	1	3 SSAe
Vehicles	4-6 vehicles	4 min.	Unknown 1-3 hides	1	3 SSAv

 

7 Excellent Class Levels and Elements

Excellent Level Chart

Element	Area	Max Time	# of Hides Unknown	Qualifying Faults	# of Q’s Titles
Containers	Minimum of 20 or containers or more. Any container as long as it is not glass.	4 min.	Unknown 0-4 hides	1	3 SSEc
Interiors	One large area (up to 1500 sq. ft.) or two smaller areas (600-800 sq. ft. each).	5 min. total	Unknown 0-4 hides total	1	3 SSEi
Exteriors	One large area (up to 1400 sq. ft.) or two smaller areas (600-800 sq. ft. each)	6 min. total	Unknown 0-4 hides total	1	3 SSEe
Vehicles	5 or more	4 min.	Unknown 0-4 hides	1	3 SSEv

 

Scent Search page on ASCA Website

Scent Search is a relatively new sport in which a dog uses its nose to find a targeted odor, while being a well-rounded and versatile working partner. It develops the ability of the working stock dog to search that may occur in any terrain or weather while showcasing independent working and thinking and problem solving. This is also a sport in which veteran dogs and handlers or otherwise challenged handlers/dogs can compete and succeed.

Scent search is a sport that evolved from working detection dogs to locate a target odor and communicate to the handler that the odor has been found. This is a bonding team activity between the dog and handler. The handler learns to “read” the changes in body language. The dog indicates that they are hunting and then “sourcing” or locating the target scent. Scent search can build focus and confidence in the dog and is a bonding team sport.

This is a performance sport that can earn the established titles in increased challenging levels of performance.  During this event, the team should exhibit communication and teamwork during the search and above all, have fun.

Here are the proposed rules for clubs to start looking at and holding fun matches. This is not an approved ASCA titling program at this time.

<Link to Scent Search Rules>

Please notice in the rule book is the following:

Holding a Trial or Match (pg. 5)

Scent Chart (pg. 12)

Becoming a Judge (pg. 29)

Below forms are for Fun Matches only and be used at an affiliate club level. This is not an official program with ASCA at this time.

Mail all forms to: asca.execsec@gmail.com

<Link to Scent Sanction Form>

<Link to Scent Match Form>

<Link to Scent Trial Report>

<Link to Scent Entry Form>

<Link to Scent Judges Application>

If you have suggestions for the ASCA Scent Search Program, please contact a Scent Search Committee member and they will be happy to take your suggestion to the committee.

Scent Search Committee page on ASCA Website

Full list of committee members can be viewed on the ASCA committee page.

Would you like to serve on the Scent Search Committee?  There are some openings and your input is welcome.

If you have suggestions for the ASCA Scent Search Program, please contact a Scent Search Committee member and they will be happy to take your suggestion to the committee.

Proposed Wording:

3.2 Titling in Novice

3.2.1

Dog/handler team must have 3 q’s from an individual element to earn the Novice element title.

3.2.2

Containers SSNc SCNc

3.2.3

Interiors SSNi SCNi

3.2.4

Exterior SSNe SCNe

3.2.5

Vehicles SSNv SCNv

3.2.6

ACQUIRE ALL NOVICE ELEMENT TITLES – SSN4 SCN4. Separate element titles are dropped.

NOTE: The four at the end of the combination title designates how many elements are required for this title. If there is an increase in the number elements, then this number should increase. The dog with a title of “4” must then earn the next element(s) to earn the changed number or leave the number at four.

3.3 Titling in Open

3.3.1

Dog/handler team must have 3 Q’s from an individual element to earn the Open element title.

3.3.2

Containers SSOc SCOc

3.3.3

Interiors SSOi SCOi

3.3.4

Exteriors SSOe SCOe

3.2.5

Vehicles SSOv SCOv

3.3.6

ACQUIRE ALL OPEN ELEMENT TITLES – SSO4 SCO4. Separate element titles are dropped.

NOTE: The four at the end of the combination title designates how many elements are required for this title. If there is an increase in the number elements, then this number should increase. The dog with a title of “4” must then earn the next element(s) to earn the changed number or leave the number at four.

3.4 Titling in Advanced

3.4.1

Dog/handler team must have 3 q’s from an individual element to earn the Advanced element title.

3.4.2

Containers SSAc SCAc

3.4.3

Interiors SSAi SCAi

3.4.4

Exteriors SSAe SCAe

3.4.5

Vehicles SSAv SCAv

3.4.6

ACQUIRE ALL ADVANCED ELEMENT TITLES – SSA4 SCA4. Separate element titles are dropped.

NOTE: The four at the end of the combination title designates how many elements are required for this title. If there is an increase in the number elements, then this number should increase. The dog with a title of “4” must then earn the next element(s) to earn the changed number or leave the number at four.

3.5 Titling in Excellent

3.5.1

Dog/handler team must have 3 q’s from an individual element to earn the Excellent element title.

3.5.2

Containers SSEc SCEc

3.5.3

Interiors SSEi SCEi

3.5.4

Exteriors SSEe SCEe

3.5.5

Vehicles SSEv SCEv

3.5.6

ACQUIRE ALL EXCELLENT ELEMENT TITLES – SSE4 SCE4. Separate element titles are dropped.

NOTE: The four at the end of the combination title designates how many elements are required for this title. If there is an increase in the number elements, then this number should increase. The dog with a title of “4” must then earn the next element(s) to earn the changed number or leave the number at four.

4 Novice Level and Elements

Novice Level Chart

Element	Area	Max Time	# of Hides Known	Qualifying Faults	# of Q’s Titles
Containers	12 identical, new cardboard boxes a minimum of 3 ft. apart	3 min.	1 hide	2	3 SSNc SCNc
Interiors	100-400 sq. ft.	3 min.	1 hide	2	3 SSNi SCNi
Exteriors	200-400 sq. ft.	3 min.	1 hide	2	3 SSNe SCNe
Vehicles	3 vehicles	3 min.	1 hide	2	3 SSNv SCNv

 

5 Open Level and Elements

Open Level Chart

Element	Area	Max Time	# of Hides Known	Qualifying Faults	# of Q’s Titles
Containers	12-18 containers. Any container that is not fabric or glass.	4 min.	1-3 hides	2	3 SSOc SCOc
Interiors	300-600 sq. ft.	4 min.	1-3 hides	2	3 SSOi SCOi
Exteriors	300-800 sq. ft.	4 min.	1-3 hides	2	3 SSOe SCOe
Vehicles	3-5 vehicles	4 min.	1-3 hides	2	3 SSOv SCOv

 

6 Advanced Level and Elements

Advanced Level Chart

Element	Area	Max Time	# of Hides Unknown	Qualifying Faults	# of Q’s Titles
Containers	12-24 containers. Any container that is not fabric or glass.	4 min.	Unknown 1-3 hides	1	3 SSAc SCAc
Interiors 1 or 2 rooms	Two smaller rooms (400-700 sq ft each) or one large room (up to 1200 sq ft).	6 min. total	Unknown 1-3 hides total	1	3 SSAi SCAi
Exteriors	600-1000 sq. ft.	4 min.	Unknown 1-3 hides	1	3 SSAe SCAe
Vehicles	4-6 vehicles	4 min.	Unknown 1-3 hides	1	3 SSAv SCAv

 

7 Excellent Class Levels and Elements

Excellent Level Chart

Element	Area	Max Time	# of Hides Unknown	Qualifying Faults	# of Q’s Titles
Containers	Minimum of 20 or containers or more. Any container as long as it is not glass.	4 min.	Unknown 0-4 hides	1	3 SSEc SCEc
Interiors	One large area (up to 1500 sq. ft.) or two smaller areas (600-800 sq. ft. each).	5 min. total	Unknown 0-4 hides total	1	3 SSEi SCEi
Exteriors	One large area (up to 1400 sq. ft.) or two smaller areas (600-800 sq. ft. each)	6 min. total	Unknown 0-4 hides total	1	3 SSEe SCEe
Vehicles	5 or more	4 min.	Unknown 0-4 hides	1	3 SSEv SCEv

 

Scent Search page on ASCA Website

Scent Search Detection is a relatively new sport in which a dog uses its nose to find a targeted odor, while being a well-rounded and versatile working partner. It develops the ability of the working stock dog to search that may occur in any terrain or weather while showcasing independent working and thinking and problem solving. This is also a sport in which veteran dogs and handlers or otherwise challenged handlers/dogs can compete and succeed.

Scent search Detection is a sport that evolved from working detection dogs to locate a target odor and communicate to the handler that the odor has been found. This is a bonding team activity between the dog and handler. The handler learns to “read” the changes in body language. The dog indicates that they are hunting and then “sourcing” or locating the target scent. Scent search Detection can build focus and confidence in the dog and is a bonding team sport.

This is a performance sport that can earn the established titles in increased challenging levels of performance.  During this event, the team should exhibit communication and teamwork during the search and above all, have fun.

Here are the proposed rules for clubs to start looking at and holding Fun Matches. This is not an approved ASCA titling program at this time.

<Link to Scent Search Detection Rules>

Please notice in the rule book is the following:

Holding a Trial or Match (pg. 5)

Scent Chart (pg. 12)

Becoming a Judge (pg. 29)

Below forms are for Fun Matches only and to be used at an Affiliate Club level. This is not an official program with ASCA at this time.

Mail all forms to: asca.execsec@gmail.com

<Link to Scent Sanction Form>

<Link to Scent Match Form>

<Link to Scent Trial Report>

<Link to Scent Entry Form>

<Link to Scent Judges Application>

If you have suggestions for the ASCA Scent Search Detection Program, please contact a Scent Search Detection Committee member and they will be happy to take your suggestion to the committee.

Scent Search Committee page on ASCA Website

Full list of committee members can be viewed on the ASCA committee page.

Would you like to serve on the Scent Search Detection Committee?  There are some openings and your input is welcome.

If you have suggestions for the ASCA Scent Search Detection Program, please contact a Scent Search Detection Committee member and they will be happy to take your suggestion to the committee.

Comments/Rationale: Because of issues brought up reference the original title abbreviations, the committee discussed and voted on a new name and title abbreviations for this program. We were very careful not to allude to any of the other current ASCA programs with the new title abbreviations. The cause and reason for this motion is to change the current name of the Scent Search Program to Scent Detection per the committee’s wishes and propose new title abbreviations for the program to reflect the name change.

Affected: This motion will affect the rule book which we will update internally upon approval. If approved, we will forward to the business office to get in line for updating it into the computer system along with the computer programming template. Until then, we as a committee will be prepared to manually update. The Webmaster will be affected as the name and description will need to be changed on the web page. All forms will be updated and will need to be added to the webpage.

Effective Date: Immediately upon Board approval.

—

Kalla Jaco

Executive Secretary, Australian Shepherd Club of America

asca.execsec@gmail.com

6091 E. State Hwy 21, Bryan, TX 77808 | (979) 778-1082

Check us out on our Website, Facebook, and YouTube Channel