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Question : In most events (other than conformation), would the lack of an unnatural attribute be considered a fault?
A few examples may include:A Sheltie without its ears folded (prick-eared).A Dobermann without its tail docked.And, would unacceptable colours for a conformation class be accepted in most other dog sports?
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Faults are not considered in other events, only conformation. All dogs are accepted in other events, with or without faults, as long as they are registered.
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Question : What sports or other cool activities have you done with your dog?
What sports or other cool activities have you done with your dog?
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My husband has a Australian Shepherd that I show in agility. I also took her to my daughter's elementary school for show & tell the children loved watching her dance & jump through hoops.
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Question : Dressage Sport Cards my dreams of many is to take photos of this sport to put onto sports card.?
With the animals history mostly. Just like any other animal sports from The dog show stars on sports cards
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I do not see a question here, but if you are asking if it would be popular to have sports cards with our fave thoroughbreds, then that sounds like a good idea. . It would be fun to collect. .
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Question : Which type would be better for me?
I am planning on buying a Rat Terrier. I'm not sure though whether if I should buy a Toy Rat Terrier (6-8 lbs.) or a Tiny Toy Rat Terrier (4lbs and under). So my question is, which one does better in agility, splash dogs, and other dog sports?Thanks in advance!P.S. Please don't be mad at me, those are not the only reasons why I want that kind of dog I just love that breed.
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Get a breed that fits YOUR lifestyle.:0)Try the breed selector quiz and see what breed(s) show up that are right for you. http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do
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Question : What can effect the score in dog Agility?
Can weather effect agility scores? I am looking for factors that can skew the results of dogs agility sport, other than the dog's capabilities.Are there any dog agility places in NH?
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Yes, indeed weather can play havoc in agility. Wind can wrap tunnels, can take down bars. Dogs can skid a bit on the contacts in wet conditions. Aside from weather, the judge themselves can affect scores. Missed contacts called when video shows the opposite, and visa-versa Have you looked at the Clean Run site? http://www.cleanrun.comclick on events and you can then search for trials, training clubs, etc. There are 12 training centers listed for NH
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Question : Do you think agility would be the best choice for my dog as far as sports go?
I have a 5 mos. old very high energy border collie/golden retriever mix. She's wicked fast for one thing. her legs are very long and she has a long, skinny body, she can outrun my 6 mos. old shepherd! She's also very agile. The dog can jump, I'm 5'6" and if i hold her food bowl at eye level she can spring up and tap the bottom of the bowl with her nose. She was also taking 4'-5' ft leaps across a stream yesterday. The best thing about her though is her intelligence as far as training goes. She already knows all the basic commands and about 10 other ones, and obeys them without fail. She's also pretty strong too, but that's more of a secondary thing. she's a very gifted pup for sure, and I don't want to waste any of her talent, so I've been thinking agility was my best bet with her as far as dog sports goes. What do you think?What is Rally obedience?I will stop encouraging the jumping, but she kinda does it on her own. She run around and whip over anything in her way, and when she gets happy and excited, it's boing, boing boing. Is that dangerous?
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1. Sounds like a good fit. Many BCs do very well in agility--it's a combination of the physical talent within the breed plus their biddability (reliance on humans for commands rather than independent problem solving). Consequently, you see a lot of BCs doing agility.And whether your dog would be "best" at agility or something else (herding, flyball, fieldwork, etc.) doesn't matter. It would still be physically and mentally challenging, build your teamwork and provide her a job--all things that are great for a dog.2. Tips for getting started:--no jumping at his age. Her growth plates haven't closed (and probably won't close until at least 12 months and maybe later--I've heard for some BC's it's 14-15 months).--make sure she had a rock-solid sit-stay (for the start line), down-stay (for the pause table) and outstanding heel and recall (because in agility you'll be operating off-leash around many other dogs and distractions).--work on your BC's tendency to "stare-down" other dogs (BC's do it with sheep) and also behavior around other dogs. At an agility trial, you'll be in close proximity around many dogs. It's not enough to say "my dog plays well with others." That BC "stare" will prompt other dogs to react and you're saying "but what did my dog do?" Or will bark a lot (and get others riled up).--get started on flatwork (agility work without the obstacles). Go to www.cleanrun.com or www.dogwise.com and check out the libraries under "flatwork." Learn how to do front and rear crosses.--go to the same clean run website and order back issues from 2007. Nancy Gyes (coach of the US world team) did a series of articles called "The Spy Kids" about a puppy she and her husband picked and began training for agility. A BC and from 8 weeks to a year....all the non-obstacle things they worked on to acclimate their dog for agility.3. Find an agility club close to you. Clean Run will have lists of clubs and instructors. Or find a trial close by, go observe and ask exhibitors "where do you train?"4. Get into training tricks. This is great for you and your dog. Many tricks (weaving between legs as you walk) are good preparation for agility. It makes your dog easier to train (because you learn how they learn and what works with her). Your dog improves her focus on you and also learns to see you as the source of "fun." And it also improves her drive and motivation to work with you.
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Question : Do you like to watch agility and what is your favorite dog sport?
Okay, I am sitting here eating fries and looking very toward to watching the AKC invitational agility competition. I just love these shows. My question is, do you like to watch agility? I can see some people find it boring to watch dogs jump over poles, but I love it!If you want, you can include other sports you like to watch(dock diving, eathdog,etc.$Caddie- I agree. I can never find them on tv! (cept for tonight)Make my dogs fight- you are repulsive. That is not a sport, it is abuse.
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I used to do agility with my dogs. 2 cockers and a yorkie. People used to laugh at my yorkie as he used to fly over the jumps that were about 4 times as high as he was. My one cocker was scared of heights so could never get him over the 'A' frame or walk way, he used to freeze but my other cocker loved it and when ever off his lead would go over them without being told. I also did flyball which was fun too.
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Question : Your opinions on dog sports? Good or bad thing?
Today i got into quite a heated debate and wondered what other peoles opinions were.Topic - Scutzhund trainingMy view - Fantastic mental stimulation, learn perfect control of dog and ideal leadership skills as an owner and a very high level of obedience. i feel you get a dog that respects you as an owner and is far more trustworthy than a dog off the street all his dogs are temperament tested as excellant plus (the best you can get)My uncle trains in this sport and all his dogs mix with children, all animals, strangers and would not attack if a stranger walked in the house unless told to do so. Why do some people have negative views on this sport the dogs love it and are more trained than dogs simply doing obedience?My friend said obedience classes are enough for an average pet and it is wrong to teach aggression i couldnt get through to her that it was controlled play really and the level of obedience was far higher and dogs learnt to do obedience with distractions she really was totally against it saying it made dogs aggressive and dangerous
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Got no problem with Schutzhund.Of course the dogs love it! The sleeve is a big toy with an arm inside!If only real bad guys came with sleeves...
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Question : Are there any people in Kentucky training with remote collars?
I'd love to find some people in Louisville interested in training and competing in obedience trials or other dog sports using electronic collars specifically or anyone who wants to train their own dog and not fork over all the money for training classes or lessons. To form a group of friends to help each other train and provide support at obedience, agility , schutzhund, tracking trials! can email kycanine@yahoo.com to talk if wanted :)NOT USED FOR THESE THINGS? Perhaps I should have mentioned that I have been training for a decade and have titled a dog I raised from a puppy to her CDX,BH, Sch1, WH, OB2, CGC. And took high in trial for teh sch1 and many first, seconds, thirds and a high in match at the akc events :) Using an E-collar is not evil or cruel. My dogs are happy workers and I am merely looking for like minded people to meet at parks or parking lots to train in various locations and provide a cheering section at showsIf you care to learn more about incorporation of the remote collar in dogsports I suggest you check out www.sitmeanssit.com and www.nolimitations.com Also I have personally seen Tom Rose use e-collars on his malinois, literally hundreds of sch trainers use them including Joanne Plumb :)
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I know there is a group in Lexington that competes in AKC obediencea nd Schutzhund called Canine Resorts or something. You might try looking them up.. I know they win alot at trials but they probably charge to train with them. They utilitize remote collars in all their training.
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Question : Are there any other sports besides agility, rally obedience, and obedience?
That are like that? Like the dog has to listen to the handler, no hunting, digging, or stuff like that, or flyball, but like commanding type things??
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Schutzhund.
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