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Border Collie and Golden Retriever Activities, Sports and Hobbies

DOG TRAINING IN HAMPSHIRE AND SURREY

PET TRAINING, FUN AGILITY, CLICKER TRAINING, 1-2-1 LESSONS


We humans chose to share our lives with dogs because we love them and enjoy the companionship and pleasure that they bring us, of course it is not a one sided relationship we love dogs because they love us, unconditionally and without reservation, even when we don't deserve it! Most of us are quite content to enjoy long walks, affectionate cuddles, fun, games and long evenings in warm homes with our canine friends. For those who want to share more formal and demanding activities with our dogs there are an ever increasing variety of sports, hobbies and past times to enjoy at any level from pure "fun" and the pleasure of just sharing time and teamwork with our canines to the heights of top class competition. Whatever you choose do with your dog the important thing is that both of you do it because both of you enjoy it, nothing is sadder than watching a dog being nagged through a round of obedience, bullied thorough an agility course or dragged around a show ring because the owner enjoys it or worse - just wants to win!. There are many specialist web sites that cover each activity in depth, we hope that the information here will provide a very brief overview of the most popular sports or hobbies so that those who wish to can go on to seek more detailed information and advice from dedicated sites.


Agility
What is it and how do I start

border collie aglity Agility is a fast fun sport that combines show jumping, precision, speed, accuracy and control. On the other hand you can do it more sedately !

Agility Course (large)
Design your own agility course on line

dog agility Design an Agility Course on-line with our drag and drop on screen courses, we have this course with large obstacles for a large screen or high resolution.
Agility Course (small)
Design your own agility course on line
agility course designer Design an Agility Course on-line with our drag and drop on screen courses, we have this course with small obstacles for a small screen or low resolution.
Junior Handling
Young People taking the lead
junior handling Show handling is a hobby in its own right and this is an area where the Juniors are way ahead of the field. Precision figurework work, presentation and rapport with ones canine partner are the key elements.
Handling
Show handling as hobby
adult handling Show handling for adult is a much newer activity, the rules and requirements are just the same as in Junior handling but it give the crinklies a chance!
Hydrotherapy
Swimming for health and fitness
hydrotherapy and dog swimming When foot and mouth made it impossible to give the dogs their usual exercise running loose in the countryside, - we discovered swimming - and swimmingly it went!

Breed Showing
Canine beauty parades

coformation showing and breed showing Showing dogs is a popular and social past time that brings together breed enthusiasts and their dogs. Although judging the dogs is the main objective most people enjoy the atmosphere, indulge in dog talk and eye up the form for potential puppies and mates.

Good Citizen?
The KC Good Citizens Dog Scheme?

kennel club good citizen test scheme If you don't want to take up a demanding ad time consuming hobby but would still like do something with your dog consider the KCGCS as a sound curriculum for you to enjoy together.

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