Ohana Amstaffs & Aussies

21/05/2025

🎶✨ Ready to Dance with Your Dog? ✨🎶

Discover the joy of Canine Freestyle—a captivating sport where you and your dog perform choreographed routines set to music. It's a beautiful blend of obedience, creativity, and the special bond you share with your canine companion.

https://youtu.be/p9GTp2Rk9Q8

Why Try Canine Freestyle?

-Strengthen Your Bond: Enhance communication and trust between you and your dog.
-Mental & Physical Exercise: Engage your dog's mind and body in a fun and rewarding way.
-All Breeds Welcome: Whether you have a tiny terrier or a grand Great Dane, all dogs can dance!
-Express Creativity: Design routines that showcase your dog's unique talents and personality.
-Getting Started is Easy!

No prior dance experience? No problem! Start with basic obedience and simple moves, then build up to more elaborate routines as you and your dog grow together.

Learn More:
Canine Freestyle Federation (CFF) - https://canine-freestyle.org
World Canine Freestyle Organization (WCFO) - https://www.worldcaninefreestyle.org

Join the community of dog lovers who are stepping, spinning, and dancing their way to stronger relationships with their furry friends.

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18/05/2025

A little socialization at Dominion Riverrock

18/05/2025

Got a dog with a nose for adventure?
Let them put that sniffing talent to work with Nosework/Scent Work or Barn Hunt—fun and rewarding activities for dogs of all breeds and backgrounds!

Nosework / Scent Work - Dogs have an amazing sense of smell, and these sports let them show it off!

In United Kennel Club’s Nosework, dogs search for specific scents like birch, anise, clove, and myrrh in different environments.

American Kennel Club’s Scent Work offers a similar challenge, with titles awarded through the American Kennel Club. You can even start with your first virtual scentwork title in the comfort of your own home! https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-scent-work/virtual-scent-work-test-vswt/

Both build confidence, focus, and teamwork—perfect for dogs who love to sniff!
Learn more:
https://www.ukcdogs.com/nosework
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-scent-work/

Barn Hunt
Inspired by traditional farm work, Barn Hunt is a fast-growing sport where dogs search for safely contained rats hidden among hay bales. 🐀

-Open to all breeds, including mixed breeds
-Titles earned through the Barn Hunt Association (BHA)
-Recognized by the UKC and AKC, meaning dogs can earn UKC and/or AKC Barn Hunt titles!
-It’s a thrilling way to satisfy your dog’s natural instincts in a safe, controlled environment!

Learn more:
https://barnhunt.com/index.html

Whether your pup is a scent hound, terrier, or couch potato with a curious nose, there’s a sport for them!

📸 is Elizabeth Moore’s Bebe!

14/05/2025

We’re excited to try Ollie pet food! The package came quickly and is a mix of wet and dry foods. We can’t wait to see how much the dogs will love it!

Try it for your pups for 60% off! https://shorturl.at/eF9CX

14/05/2025

What Is Weight Pull?
Weight pull is a dog sport where dogs pull a cart or sled loaded with weights over a short distance—typically 16 feet—within a set time. It’s a fantastic way to build physical strength, mental focus, and deepen the bond between dog and handler.

Who Hosts Weight Pull Events?
You’ll find weight pull competitions held by several organizations, including but not limited to:
UKC (United Kennel Club)
ADBA (American Dog Breeders Association)
IWPA (International Weight Pull Association)

Each organization has its own rules, equipment styles, and titles that dogs can earn.
But Isn’t That Cruel?
Not at all! In fact, one of the most important aspects of weight pull is consent—a dog who doesn’t want to pull simply won’t. Handlers don’t force or coerce their dogs. Success in this sport depends entirely on the trust and teamwork between dog and owner.

Dogs who enjoy weight pull often show clear signs of enthusiasm at the start line—they bark, bounce, and can't wait to get in the harness! It’s a positive outlet for driven, athletic dogs who love to work.

Why Try Weight Pull?
Builds strength and confidence
Offers a unique challenge for working breeds
Strengthens communication and trust between dog and owner
It’s inclusive—many dogs can participate with proper conditioning
Weight pull isn’t about domination—it’s about connection. If you’ve ever seen a dog light up when they realize they can pull that cart, you know it’s something special.

Have you tried weight pull? We’re thinking of getting back into it! Share your best pull photos!

11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from us here at Ohana Amstaffs and Aussies!

Today we celebrate all the moms—whether your babies have two legs or four paws.

To the mamas raising kids, raising puppies, or both! To the women nurturing with love, patience, and strength, this day is for you.

And a special shoutout to our incredible canine moms who give their all to raise the next generation of loyal companions, show prospects, and best friends.

You are the heart of the family—today and every day.

With love,
The Ohana family

10/05/2025

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07/05/2025

🏁🐕 Rally Obedience – Teamwork, Precision & Fun!

Looking to build a better bond with your dog while sharpening your obedience skills? Rally Obedience is the perfect blend of teamwork, control, and enthusiasm. Whether you're just starting or chasing championship goals, Rally offers a clear path of progression through fun and challenging courses!

Rally Obedience is a fun dog sport where you and your dog move through a course, stopping at signs to perform simple obedience exercises like sits, turns, or jumps. It’s all about teamwork, communication, and having fun while building good manners and focus! Each title becomes progressively more challenging and requires dedication from your teamwork between you and your dog. The fun part about rally, as compared to the slightly more serious obedience ring, is that you can talk to and encourage your dog throughout the course.

AKC Rally Title Levels
🎖️ RN – Rally Novice
On-leash course with 10–15 signs, including 3–5 stationary exercises. Earn 3 qualifying scores to title.
🎖️ RI – Rally Intermediate
On-leash with 12–17 signs, including up to 7 stationary and 3+ Advanced-level signs. No jumps. Earn 3 Qs to title.
🎖️ RA – Rally Advanced
Off-leash with 12–17 signs, 1 jump, and 3–7 stationary signs. Earn 3 Qs to title.
🎖️ RE – Rally Excellent
Off-leash with 15–20 signs, 2 jumps, and at least 3 Excellent-level signs, 3 Advanced-level signs, and Sit-Stay. Earn 3 Qs to title.
🎖️ RAE – Rally Advanced Excellent
Earn 10 qualifying double Qs in Advanced B & Excellent B at the same trial. Can continue earning RAE2, RAE3, etc.
🎖️ RM – Rally Master
Off-leash with 15–20 signs, including 4 Master-level signs, 3 Excellent, 3 Advanced, and 1 jump. Earn 10 Qs under 2+ judges. Title continues as RM2, RM3, etc.
🎖️ RC – Rally Choice
Off-leash with 15–20 signs, includes 4 Master, 3 Excellent, and 3 Advanced signs. No jumps. Earn 10 Qs under 2+ judges. Can continue earning RC2, RC3, etc.
🎖️ RACH – Rally Champion
Earn 300+ points and 20 triple Qs from Advanced B, Excellent B, and Master in the same trial.

UKC Rally Obedience Titles
🏆 URO1 – On-leash, beginner signs; 3 Qs required
🏆 URO2 – Off-leash with jumps; earn after URO1
🏆 URO3 – Off-leash, more advanced; earn after URO2
🏆 ROM – Rally Master; earn after URO3
✨ URX / URX2 / URX3... – 10 combined Qs in RO2-B & RO3-B in the same trial
✨ RMX / RMX2 / RMX3... – 10 combined Qs in RO2-B, RO3-B & ROM-B in the same trial
⭐ UROC – 100 points in RO2-B & RO3-B with scores of 91+
⭐ RMC – 100 points across RO2-B, RO3-B & ROM-B (91+ scores)
⭐ RMG – 15 combined Qs in RO2-B, RO3-B & ROM-B in the same trial (96+ scores)

Rally builds focus, communication, and teamwork—and it’s a blast to train for! Whether you're working toward your first RN or chasing your RACH or RMG, every step is an opportunity to grow with your dog.

What’s your dog’s favorite rally sign to perform? Let us know below! ⬇️

🔗 Learn more and start your Rally journey:
AKC Rally Info - https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/
UKC Rally Info - https://www.ukcdogs.com/rally-obedience

04/05/2025

✨Next Level Fun: Do More With Your Dog – Intermediate Edition! ✨
You’ve learned about the basics—now it’s time to take things up a notch!

Our Do More With Your Dog series continues with a brand-new chapter focused on intermediate-level dog sports and activities that help you grow as a team. Whether your dog just earned their CGC or you’ve dabbled in beginner events like Fast CAT or Trick Dog, this next series is for teams ready to explore more structured, skill-building sports.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll introduce:
✅ Sports that build on obedience and teamwork
✅ Dog-powered challenges like agility and scent work
✅ Fun outlets for high-energy or working breeds
✅ Pathways to titles, competition, and confidence!

These activities are still accessible to newcomers—but may require more focus, conditioning, or equipment. If you’re ready to explore what your dog can really do, this is your sign to dive in.

Which sport are you most excited to try—rally, agility, weight pull, scent work, or dock diving? Let us know below and tag a friend to join the fun! ⬇️🐶