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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dan Ratay on October 12, 2010, 12:06:00 PM
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This Saturday November 20th from 10 am till noon
Want to live a longer and happier live with your dog?
Come and learn more about the two new dog sport that are taking the country by storm.
Rally O and Canine Musical Freestyle
• Description of Rally
AKC Rally is a dog sport that is taking the nation by storm. It is a fun sport that any pet owner can do with their dogs. Pure breeds and Mix breeds are both eligible. Rally is a great way to show off your dogs good obedience manners. Rally offers a good introduction into the world of AKC Traditional Obedience Competition and Agility.
A Rally-O course course includes 10 to 20 stations depending on the level. Dog and handler team moves at their own pace. Each Sign has instructions of what exercise is to be performed. Examples; Sit, 360 Left or Right, Figure 8. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. Perfect heeling is not required. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dog and show a sense of energetic teamwork.
Description of Canine Musical Freestyle
"Musical Freestyle is a choreographed musical program performed by handlers and their dogs. The object of musical freestyle is to display the dog and handler in a creative, innovative and original dance, using music and intricate movements to showcase teamwork, artistry, costuming, athleticism and style in interpreting the theme of the music. Heelwork-to-Music incorporates traditional dog obedience and the art of dressage with the inclusion of musical interpretation, dance elements, and costuming with an emphasis on non-standard obedience movements. Both Musical Freestyle and Heelwork-To-Music routines should create a visually exciting display which is enjoyable to watch and which is equally enjoyable to dogs and handlers executing the programs. Canine freestyle is a showcase that truly demonstrates the joys and fun of bonding with your pet."