The ASCA Junior program is a great way to get started in dogs.  You learn so much from the experiences you have, and it allows you to get to know the different venues open to you and your dog while strengthening your bond.  The ASCA Junior program allows Juniors to learn about the Australian Shepherd and everything that comes with this wonderful breed.  Growing up with the knowledge gained helps make breeding the better Aussie a very reachable goal and ensures that there will always be someone to carry our breed to the next level of excellence.  Keep trailing/showing, and never be afraid to try new things; it can only make you and your dog better.

     My first time in the ring was as a pee-wee when I was two months old.  Mom pushed me in a stroller and I had a stuffed pound puppy on the end of the lead.  My last time as a Junior I went Best Junior Hander (the picture with Ty is the same day) .  The experiences I had and memories they produced in between those dates are irreplaceable and I am very thankful to have experienced it.  I plan on continuing to show and trial while I am at college (UW River Falls) although limitedly.  The dogs that helped me through a majority of my Juniors career are now retired (and deservedly so) and it is just my young boy Ty to work.  Although the way he is going I will soon be running out of titles for him to get!  At three he almost has both his WTCh and VCH.  I hope to get his SVCH and UD and maybe start him in agility and tracking in the future also.