Tired of grooming n d traditional heel, sit n stay routine. Yes, besides being cute n obedient, ur dog possesses a wide range of natural talents and abilities just waiting 2 b unleashed . If u r looking 4 something more interactive, entertaining n certainly more fun 2 b had with ur pooch, here r some dog sports 2 get into.


Agility - Great 4 active mutts who luv 2 climb n jump all over d home furniture. D only discipline dat actually encourages dogs 2 hurtle at great speeds n scramble over playground like obstacles. Can start with homemade obstacles (eg. PVC hurdles n bamboo weave poles) but 4 d real equipt, u'll need 2 get in touch with d training schools.


Flyball - 1 for d speed demons. Race between 2 relay teams of 4 dogs each, hurdling over 4 low jumps to catch a tennis ball popping out from d flyball box n hurdling back over d jumps with ball in mouth. D flyball box is a rarity here. Without box, can still practice fetching n retrieving ball over hurdles.


Frisbee - Minimal equipt required. Frisbee + jumpy n agile dog = Disc dog. D ideal game 2 b playing in a park or beach setting, very cool indeed.


Musical freestyle - No equipt required, only music n a fairly attentive dog. Great 4 K9s who luv 2 mirror ur moves n perform tricks. Involves a choreographed set of moves (weaving, spinning, side steps) n tricks performed 2 music 2 gv d impression dat u n ur dog r dance partners, sweet.

Granted v arent blessed with dog friendly parks/facilities + d constant humid weather, v still owe it 2 our loyal 4-legged frens 2 indulge in plenty of play n exercise outdoors. Remember why u got a dog in d 1st place ...

Any discussion on dog sports n activities welcomed.

got such place meh in malaysia?
how much to rent the field?

You don't need to rent a field. At your house backyard can already. And if you noticed, all the pics posted are Groovy itself

Groove, post some of the vids for them to see ler

You forgot the other fun activity

Lazing around
For the pampered pooch that likes to be rubbed, patted and generally manja/praised to death by family members... no equipment required just a visible place to lie down and look cute... preferably right infront of the TV or living room area...

edit: Most of the stuff you can make yourself or like me too lazy, just teach my dog to jump on tables and chairs... dun let the family findout

This post has been edited by aaronpang: Mar 3 2006, 02:22 PM

Ha ha u r rite, Msia is still far behind in dog sports n as nairud said mostly hv 2 do by urself. 4 agility, there r a few training schools offering classes with proper equipt. 4 flyball, only know of 1 forum member dat hs made a flyball box ... possibly d only 1 in Msia.

4 frisbee, any padang or open area will do. 4 musical freestyle, at home also can practice ...just switch on ur CD.

If u need any ideas/help 2 get started, just shout.

Agreed, lazing around cn b good fun. Just dat if u dig a little, u'll b surprised 2 find out wat ur dog cn do.

Jumping on tables on chairs is a good start. In fact, there's 1 agility obstacle - d pause table which requires d dog 2 come 2 a sudden halt onto for 5 secs b4 tearing thru d rest of d course. Very testing 4 dogs who dun like 2 stay still.

For some short clips of local pooches attempting d above dog sports, c Groovy clips

hey look at my jojo, she did her first flip today!!




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OMG....keng!

How much does it cost for a Jack Russel?

Bout 1-1.5k. Thinking of getting a rascal? Dun b fooled by d innocent looks.



This post has been edited by groovemaster: Mar 17 2006, 12:55 AM

Very nice! So she hs bcom more proficient at catching balls...all ready 4 d next flyball session.

Yup, doggie acrobatics n tricks also qualify as dog sports. Here's another ... d somersault

Piper cannot do those kinda stunts for the moment....kinda put on "weight" already i think

Fitness First got open in IOI Puchong bring Piper to the stairmasta... work it baby

On another note:-

I got a big doggy and at what age should we consider stopping agility coz I'm worried some owners myself included would try this on an old dog with unforseen consequences... just a concern

I think that will have to be up to you. Seriously, so far groovy and jojo is still relatively young so we wouldn't know when to stop unless you research on it.

OT: Piper's weight is not because of her food intake...i'm suspecting there's extra lives inside here

Worried coz afterthat my Warga Emas breaks something or tear it could be hard to heal better not put stress on old dogs.

O/T

Oic extra life congratz on being a godpa Nairud

halo!! groovy!!!

Hey Taro, howlah n why d fierce name in ur avatar . I cant even pronounce it, wat does it mean? Very nice gerbil u hv there.

C my blog 4 some of ur old photos. Also check out 'Me Mates' posting, cn c some familiar faces there.

No upper age limit really n depends on how fit ur dog is. Naturally, dogs will slow down once dey reach retirement age after 7-8 yo, depending on wat breed. Hv read bout Border Collies who continue to do agility even after 10 yo. Some breeds like JRTs dun slowdown much either. Easier in Western countries coz dey also hv veteran class as well if ur old dog is still keen n active. Lower jumps n obstacles will b used 2 cater 4 d oldies.

At d other end of d scale, serious jumps training shld only start ven ur dog is < 1yo.

How old is ur dog n r u thinking of doing some agility?

This post has been edited by groovemaster: Mar 17 2006, 02:34 PM

ms foo, didnt realize your power nick til i read fawn post.. is it mean' i luv taro!'?