Lure Coursing…What’s It All About?
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
Image Source: Dogs NSW Developed in the early 1970s by sight hound lovers who enjoyed hunting jackrabbits in the open field, lure coursing is a great physical sport to challenge your dog. Based on the open hunting grounds these sighthound owners enjoy with their dogs, it is a safer, more controlled sport that mimics the physical requirements of their dogs in the open field but allows them to test their hounds’ functional abilities. Lure coursing provided a great way for their sighthounds to practice coursing skills and show off the skills that had been bred into them over hundreds of years. A ..read more
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What is the dog sport Treibball?
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
Image source: AKC Officially recognised as a sanctioned competition in 2008, Treibball is a positive reinforcement focused competitive dog sport that started in Germany.  The aim of the sport is to get all 8 exercise balls into a confined space around the size of a soccer ball goal within a set time period (usually about 15 minutes).  To begin the game, the balls are set up in a triangular formation – similar to billiards.  The handler stands close to the goal in a designated spot that they command the dog from. If they move out of this zone, they are disqualified.  Using o ..read more
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 A List of Dog Sports For You and Your Dog To Enjoy Together
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
Photo by Blue Bird on Pexels.com Dogs need physical exercise and mental stimulation. But outside of walking with your dog and training it with tricks, what other options are out there for dog owners? Dog sports! Competing with your dog or just doing different dog sporting activities for fun is a great way to keep your dog both physically and mentally happy and healthy. It is also a great way to build bonds with your buddy.  But what types of dog sports are out there for you and your dog to enjoy? With different dogs needing different levels of stimulation, it can be hard to choose the rig ..read more
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Canicross: Sledding without the Sled
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
Image from AKC What is Canicross? Put simply, Canicross is cross country running with your dog. Originally, it was used as an off-season training tool for the mushing and sledding communities in Europe. But because of its accessibility to almost everyone and their dogs, it has become a popular sport in its own right as a standalone sport! Canicross doesn’t require much equipment at all to get started compared to other dog sports. It is also a low cost alternative to bikjoring or dog sledding if you aren’t ready to move into that sport or don’t have the time and money for it.   Provid ..read more
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Flyball Training For Dogs – Resources to get started
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
Jimboomba Times Flyball is a fast-paced team sport for dogs, where your furry canine team jump hurdles and overcome challenges to test their talent, training, and endurance. Flyball dog training and competitions are fun for everyone – the dogs, their handlers, and the spectators alike.  A popular team sport, Flyball is made up of a team of 4 dogs. These teams fly (run really fast) down an obstacle course one at a time. The course is made up of 4 hurdles. The dogs run down and jump over these hurdles, retrieve the ball, turn and run back down the course. After passing through a gate, the n ..read more
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Dog Sledding Commands and Terminology
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
Image courtesy of: K9 of MineDog Sledding Commands & Terms to learn Ever want to try something new with your dog? If you’re a dog owner, then you know that the two of you never have a boring day. There are always new adventures and experiences to be had! Dog sledding and learning dog sledding commands is a great way to exercise your dog both physically and mentally. One thing I love about dog sledding (mushing) and dry dog sledding (urban mushing) and Canicross is how much dogs enjoy it! They bark with excitement anytime they see their harnesses come out from under the bed or closet becaus ..read more
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The Best Family Dog Sledding Movies Of All Time
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
If you and your kids are fans of dog sledding and canicross, or love the idea of going dog-sledding one day then make sure to check out our top family orientated dog sledding movies. Grab a bucket of popcorn and the kids for a great movie night! Dog Sledding Movie 1- Eight Below (2006) Starring the late Paul Walker, this classic family movie about a dog sledding team in the Antarctic is sure to be a new family favourite if you haven’t seen it already.  The story follows Jerry Shepard an Antarctic guide and his charge, Dr Davis McClaren who are rescued from a deadly storm by Shepards team ..read more
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What is dog agility training?
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
If you’ve ever been to a dog agility competition, you know it’s a fast-paced sport for doggos with a lot of talent. It’s impressive seeing dogs and their humans work together so harmoniously – does the dog speak human? Does the human speak dog? What is this witchcraft?!  Nevertheless, if you’ve caught a dog agility competition, you’re no doubt wondering how you and your dog can get into the sport. It takes a lot of training and commitment, but it can be done – and in this blog, we’re going to walk you through everything you need to know before diving in head first. Keep reading. The hist ..read more
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What is a flyball for dogs?
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
Image: WAGSTA Flyball. It sounds like one of those Vortex Whistle Bombs we all used to toss around on hot summer days, whistling through the air… right before your faithful doggo got his or her jaws around it, making it their new chew toy for the day, or maybe the next few minutes.  In reality, flyball is a fast-paced team sport for dogs, packed with hurdles and challenges to test their talent, training, and endurance. Truly, flyball is fun for everyone – the dogs, their handlers, and the spectators alike. It’s incredible seeing our canine friends flex their skills! But what is flyball fo ..read more
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Dog Sledding: An awesome sport for you and your Dogs
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by Poppy Hill
1y ago
Looking for a sport you can do with your furry friend that is fast paced and takes in the beautiful landscape? Dog Sledding might be the sport you are looking for. For many people, the first thing they think of when you say dog sledding is Balto, the snow and Alaska.  But did you know, that dog sledding is a sport enjoyed by many dog owners around the world. They even have a bunch of movies about sled dogs! In Australia, there is dry dog sledding which is done with bikes and carts. Then you have the classic snow dog sledding in Canada, America and Europe. All around the world, peopl ..read more
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