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Welcome to Moonwater Aussies, an Australian Shepherd kennel located in Encinitas, California that is owned and operated by Judy Pedery-Edwards.  In addition to being an breeder of top-line Australian Shepherds and selling their off-spring, we compete, with our stock, at local and national dog shows.   With our professional handling, our stock has won numerous awards in showmanship, obedience, agility and herding.   With our caring and compassionate training, our stock has been trained and then placed in-service with those with diminished physical capabilities or with those with disabilities that can benefit from a loving and dependable companion. 

Our fine animals, through the San Diego county 4-H program, have also helped develop many local youth into confident young-adult leaders.  Each year, and for the last fifteen years, we have volunteered to lead and administrate the Olivenhain Valley 4-H Dog Project.  This project teaches elementary-aged youth the basics of dog training and care.  Upon entering their teen years, we help these children develop the leadership skills necessary to run the project meetings.  With so many of our project members being passionate about dogs, we have developed after-school/off-track camp and show team programs that allow them, and other local youth, to further increase their dog knowledge and take their handling skills beyond the basic level.

All local school-aged youth are welcome to enroll in our dog camps and dog show teams.  Our dog camps are week-long day-camps that meet when school is not in-session; fall, winter, spring and summer breaks.  Everything at camp is dog-related, from hands-on training sessions to crafting chew toys and cooking dog treats.   With camps and show teams, knowledge is gleaned in a learn-by-doing environment.  This hands-on method ensures that kids are having fun as they learn.  For show team members, learning takes on a whole new meaning as they develop life skills as they compete.  Confidence is developed in bi-weekly team training sessions and culminates into developing as a leader through local showmanship, obedience and agility competitions.   Team members not only learn to become solely responsible for their animal, they learn that they can rely on themselves to succeed.

Whether you are interested in our stock, our San Diego Australian Shepherd puppies or our youth programs, we welcome you to browse our site and learn more about us.  Please feel free to contact us with any question you may have.


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