ABOUT US
Australian United Sportdog Clubs Inc (AUSC) was formed as a National Council for Dogsport in December 1990. This organisation is dedicated to its members and Dogsport and consists of associations catering for the training and trialling of dogs. AUSC is administered along similar lines to some of our National Breed Councils, eg. German Shepherd National Council, National Rottweiler Council and National Dobermann Council, and has a system of records for performance etc. styled on that of the United Sportdog Clubs of America.
Today in Australia, IPO/VPG (International Prüfungs Ordnung/Vielseitigkeitsprüfungs für Gebrauchshund) is a fast growing competitive dog sport. IPO/VPG gives us the ability to test our dogs to determine if the temperament is correct and to also view their working ability. IPO/VPG is designed for the dogs with working ability. IPO/VPG training and trialling involves three phases Tracking, Obedience, Character Assessment.
AUSC is a National Organisation, whose membership is dedicated to the Sport of IPO/VPG or Dogsport through promotion of the dog as a working animal. AUSC promotes responsible dog ownership through the principles of training and socialising. All AUSC dogs must perform a BH ( Belgelithund ) Traffic Sure Companion before further advancement in the Sport. This ensures that our dogs are safe and trustworthy in society. It also teaches the novice, how to handle their dog in all situations at all times.
AUSC has affiliated clubs across Australia and New Zealand and maintains contacts all over the world for the information of members together and amongst other services.
- Member Clubs Across Australia
AUSC has affiliated clubs across Australia and New Zealand and maintains contacts all over the world for the information of members. - Performance Records
AUSC maintains performance records through scorebooks (for Dogs) and Sportpasses (for handlers), along with Helpers Licences, which record trials worked. - Judges Program
AUSC has a Judges Program in place which helps to train and accredit suitably qualified individuals. Details available through AUSC office. - Helpers Program
AUSC has a Helpers Program in place to train and accredit suitably qualified persons. - Magazine
AUSC produces a quarterly magazine for the information of members and enthusiasts of the sport in this country. - Membership
Membership is available through AUSC INC affiliated Clubs