North American Schutzhund Association

The North American Schutzhund Association (NASA) is an organization dedicated to training and testing working dogs, primarily German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and related breeds. It promotes standardized competition and certification in skills like obedience, protection, and tracking, emphasizing the dogs’ intelligence, trainability, and work ethic. NASA provides a structured program that helps owners and handlers develop well-trained, balanced working dogs for sport, security, and service roles. It supports education, certification, and events to advance the understanding and practice of working dog training across North America.