What Is Your Favorite Dog Sport and Why?

LaRen616 · 07-27-2011, 08:14 AM

Please list why it is your favorite.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 07-27-2011, 08:15 AM

Agility cause all the smartest owners/handlers are in it with all the best looking and most intelligent DOGS!

**gsdraven** · 07-27-2011, 08:20 AM

I knew that would MRL's answer!

My favorite dog sport is the one that makes my dog happy!

I've only had 1 class in Agility and 1 class in Nose Work but I plan to continue both. I love seeing Kaiser's confidence come out in Agility when he really gets it. And he gets to run around

I like Nose Work because it uses the dog's brain and natural sense of smell. It's great for reactive dogs or dogs that can't run and jump.

LaRen616 · 07-27-2011, 08:34 AM

I just saw an add on craigslist, someone is selling agility equipment and I would love to do agility with Sinister, so I emailed them because I want it!

Girth · 07-27-2011, 08:40 AM

I just started training Mauser in schutzhund. From what little I've seen it does agility along with tracking. We have been training a couple of months now and his confidence level has increased along with a tighter bond between him and I. The the goal is sch3 rating but it's fun just to get out and work with my dog.

**gsdraven** · 07-27-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LaRen616

I just saw an add on craigslist, someone is selling agility equipment and I would love to do agility with Sinister, so I emailed them because I want it!

Lucky!

Lilie · 07-27-2011, 08:45 AM

I love to watch a good cattle dog work cattle / sheep. To see them work it out on their own is so cool to witness.

wildo · 07-27-2011, 09:09 AM

No surprise here- agility! It is a confidence booster; it physically and mentally stimulates my dog and me; it is technical with many, many things to learn; it is both challenging and fun; it is competitive; and it builds my bond with my dog unlike anything else I've ever done. I altogether love it and am hooked! Not to mention my dog is good at it and seems to very much enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by gsdraven

I love seeing Kaiser's confidence come out in Agility when he really gets it.

I was told this would happen when I started agility, and I didn't think it would. Yes, agility absolutely will build confidence in a dog! It's awesome to see!

W.Oliver · 07-27-2011, 09:19 AM

My favorite dog sport is Schutzhund....I really appreciate the tradition and how intertwined it is with what a GSD is/should be.

Herding is something I aspire to, but owning sheep is a stretch at present (although I have plans).....I really appreciate the heritage and where the GSD comes from.

Not a sport, but something I would aspire to as well is SAR. To me, this is the most noble level of training for the most exceptional dog....and handler/trainer.

I started back in 1997 in Agility, and although its been years....I love it, the dogs love it...what is not to love about agility????? I miss it, and plan on getting Indy involved after we have achieved some SchH objectives.

LaRen616 · 07-28-2011, 09:20 AM

Anyone else?

07-27-2011, 08:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	What Is Your Favorite Dog Sport and Why? Please list why it is your favorite. __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

07-27-2011, 08:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	Agility cause all the smartest owners/handlers are in it with all the best looking and most intelligent DOGS! __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

07-27-2011, 08:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
gsdraven Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mont Co, PA Posts: 4,630	I knew that would MRL's answer! My favorite dog sport is the one that makes my dog happy! I've only had 1 class in Agility and 1 class in Nose Work but I plan to continue both. I love seeing Kaiser's confidence come out in Agility when he really gets it. And he gets to run around I like Nose Work because it uses the dog's brain and natural sense of smell. It's great for reactive dogs or dogs that can't run and jump. __________________ Jamie Raven (GSD) - December 8, 2007 Kaiser (GSD) - November 2009 Lead The Way Life's Abundance

07-27-2011, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	I just saw an add on craigslist, someone is selling agility equipment and I would love to do agility with Sinister, so I emailed them because I want it! __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

07-27-2011, 08:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Girth Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gainesville Fl Posts: 933	I just started training Mauser in schutzhund. From what little I've seen it does agility along with tracking. We have been training a couple of months now and his confidence level has increased along with a tighter bond between him and I. The the goal is sch3 rating but it's fun just to get out and work with my dog. __________________ Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really. Carlotta O'Neill

07-27-2011, 08:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,290	I love to watch a good cattle dog work cattle / sheep. To see them work it out on their own is so cool to witness. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

07-27-2011, 09:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
W.Oliver Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,436	My favorite dog sport is Schutzhund....I really appreciate the tradition and how intertwined it is with what a GSD is/should be. Herding is something I aspire to, but owning sheep is a stretch at present (although I have plans).....I really appreciate the heritage and where the GSD comes from. Not a sport, but something I would aspire to as well is SAR. To me, this is the most noble level of training for the most exceptional dog....and handler/trainer. I started back in 1997 in Agility, and although its been years....I love it, the dogs love it...what is not to love about agility????? I miss it, and plan on getting Indy involved after we have achieved some SchH objectives. __________________ India vom Wildhaus CGC Dayna von Royale BH FO CGC Therapy Dogs, Inc. Liberty Working Dog Club

07-28-2011, 09:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	Anyone else? __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

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