Help me write an article on Misc Dog Sports

**gsdraven** · 06-30-2011, 08:52 AM

Our rescue puts out a newsletter several times a year and I was asked to write an article about different dog sports that you can do with your rescue (or non rescue) GSD.

I would like to include:
Agility
K9 Nose Work
Rally-O
Treiball
Freestyle
Flyball

Are there any others? Also, for those with experience in any of the above, what are some of the things I should absolutely mention? I'd like to have a short paragraph describing each sport and the kind of dog that would be good for it.

For example, K9 Nose Work is a good low impact sport and also good for reactive dogs since dogs are crated when not working. Flyball would be good for a dog with high ball drive etc.

**Castlemaid** · 06-30-2011, 09:18 AM

There's Schutzhund. A dog does not have to be registered, or pure bred, for Schutzhund.

Dock Diving is becoming more popular, though probably not widely available yet.

Tracking - low impact, good for reactive dogs as one dog is worked at a time, something the owner and dog can do on their own without fancy equipment or facilities, and an excellent brain workout!

**gsdraven** · 06-30-2011, 09:21 AM

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castlemaid

There's Schutzhund. A dog does not have to be registered, or pure bred, for Schutzhund.

I will probably mention a thing or two about Schutzhund and S&R but I want to hit on some of the lesser known sports. It will be more geared to the average pet owner.

**Castlemaid** · 06-30-2011, 09:31 AM

Because Schutzhund isn't lesser known?

But I get what you are saying - most people are just looking for something fun to do with their dogs rather than a lifestyle.

But that actually gave me an idea for a thread . . .

LaRen616 · 06-30-2011, 09:38 AM

Disc Dogs!

Flying Disc Dog Sport

krystyne73 · 06-30-2011, 10:08 AM

Does Sasha dropping tennis balls on the treadmill while I am running and catching them on the other side count as Freestyle?

Stosh · 06-30-2011, 11:37 AM

Herding is what we're into- and it can be done by many breeds and sizes. I'm in TX and it's becoming more and more popular with clubs and training facilities popping up. It uses their natural abilities and is physically and mentally challenging, plus strengthens teamwork.

06-30-2011, 08:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
gsdraven Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mont Co, PA Posts: 4,630	Help me write an article on Misc Dog Sports Our rescue puts out a newsletter several times a year and I was asked to write an article about different dog sports that you can do with your rescue (or non rescue) GSD. I would like to include: Agility K9 Nose Work Rally-O Treiball Freestyle Flyball Are there any others? Also, for those with experience in any of the above, what are some of the things I should absolutely mention? I'd like to have a short paragraph describing each sport and the kind of dog that would be good for it. For example, K9 Nose Work is a good low impact sport and also good for reactive dogs since dogs are crated when not working. Flyball would be good for a dog with high ball drive etc. __________________ Jamie Raven (GSD) - December 8, 2007 Kaiser (GSD) - November 2009 Lead The Way Life's Abundance

06-30-2011, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Castlemaid Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 9,089	There's Schutzhund. A dog does not have to be registered, or pure bred, for Schutzhund. Dock Diving is becoming more popular, though probably not widely available yet. Tracking - low impact, good for reactive dogs as one dog is worked at a time, something the owner and dog can do on their own without fancy equipment or facilities, and an excellent brain workout! __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD (HOT) Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH, OFA Good (HOT) "Bites Through the Sleeve" Cuddlebug, b: Mar 2009

06-30-2011, 09:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Castlemaid Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 9,089	Because Schutzhund isn't lesser known? But I get what you are saying - most people are just looking for something fun to do with their dogs rather than a lifestyle. But that actually gave me an idea for a thread . . . __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD (HOT) Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH, OFA Good (HOT) "Bites Through the Sleeve" Cuddlebug, b: Mar 2009

06-30-2011, 09:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	Disc Dogs! Flying Disc Dog Sport __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

06-30-2011, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
krystyne73 Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmond/Guthrie, Oklahoma Posts: 1,339	Does Sasha dropping tennis balls on the treadmill while I am running and catching them on the other side count as Freestyle? __________________ Meika, GSD B. 1/05 Macy, Golden X, B. 10/06 Goliath, Sulcata Tortoise, B. 2/02 Kitty, Siamese, B.10/11 MoJo, Aussie, B.2/12 Max, Great Dane, B. 12/01 RIP

06-30-2011, 11:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Herding is what we're into- and it can be done by many breeds and sizes. I'm in TX and it's becoming more and more popular with clubs and training facilities popping up. It uses their natural abilities and is physically and mentally challenging, plus strengthens teamwork.

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