Divisions in ASCA
sanctioned trials are offered for three levels of training. The started division gives the
dog and handler a place to begin and gain experience. Dogs progress from started through
open and advanced on three classes of stock (cattle, sheep, and ducks). Started title
earns a STD, open earns an OTD, and advanced earns an ATD. Small letters c,s, or d
indicate cattle, sheep or ducks. Dogs earning an ATD in all classes earns the title
Working Trial Champion (WTCH). A post advanced title is the PATD. Trials also offer
classes for Novice handlers and Juniors.
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Perennial Poetry In Motion cooling off after a
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