The Aussie - Summer 2020 final

Canine Biathlon
Never heard of it you are probably thinking. But for
the last 2 years an Aussie has been represen<ng the
breed at this annual event. Held every year in
August in the 320-acre canine training facility in
Anniston, Alabama. The Race Director and Founder,
Paul Hammond is Bri<sh, but affec<onately referred
to as the Mad Brit.
The Biathlon is the challenge of obstacle racing but
their canine companions. This 4+ mile event features
more than 40+ purpose-built obstacles over varied
terrain including forest, sand, and water.
The U.S. Canine Biathlon® is open to all types of
Handler-Canine teams including Civilian pets, Search
& Rescue, Military working dogs, or Police Dog
teams. In addi<on, the race is open to challengers
and thrill seekers of all ages and experience levels—
even those running with no dog. Scores will be
determined not only by course <me but also criteria
based on the age of both the runner and the canine
partner. The U.S. Canine Biathlon® is also open to
individual entries who wish to complete without a
canine partner or those canine teams who wish to
take on the course as a group.
So what beUer thing to do than have some fun with
your “High Energy” Australian Terrier. The photos
feature Charlie Dahling and Banjo’s second year
running in the US Canine Biathlon 2019. A 4 mile
with over 80 obstacles of creeks, converts to go in,
buses to climb, A frames to go over, major hills,
water and mud! Banjo is certainly an all round Aussie
as he features later in the Magazine doing Dock
Diving.