Agility means teamwork!
Agility, one of the most well-known and popular dog sports, demands physical and mental fitness from both humans and dogs at the same time. For the fast, agile and spirited German Shepherd dog, agility is not only an excellent way to "power out" excess energy, it also trains his coordination skills. In addition, dog sport strengthens the bond between dog owner and his animal, because trust and wordless communication are very important here.
Fit with Agility
Agility means translated "mobility", because this is exactly what is needed when it comes to the agility course: A course consists of various obstacles that the dog has to master, cross or run through. The most common elements of an agility course are Walls, hurdles, sloping wall, catwalk, seesaw, table or long jump, tunnel, tyres and slalom.
Agility tournaments
In agility tournaments already experienced dogs and their owners can compete against each other. In this competition, dog and handler must master a standard course within a certain time without any mistakes. The team receives penalty points for exceeding the time or making mistakes at the obstacles.
Despite all enthusiasm: For the agility dog sport the dog should be at least 12 months old. Bone structure and ankle joints must be sufficiently developed before the jump training starts. The first contact with the equipment, e.g. with the tunnel, can already be made at puppy age.
German National League/Regional League (SV-DOxS)
Control through trust
A special form of obedience training is the dog sport "Obedience". Here it is less about physical peak performances, but rather about concentration, self-control and absolute social compatibility of the animal. Harmony and trust between dog and handler are strengthened by the obedience exercises and are a prerequisite for this dog sport.
Many of the obedience exercises, such as "running feet" or "keeping distance" are already known from the training as a companion dog and working dog, but are combined and extended differently. Some exercises, e.g. distance control or odour identification of objects, are only introduced during special obedience training.
Communication and mental exercise
Obedience is first and foremost about precision. The obedience exercises are varied, varied and intensify the bond between humans and animals through constant communication. The training can be entrusted without hesitation to any dog that enjoys new tasks and the "thinking sport". Since the physical strain of the obedience exercises is substantially smaller, than with the working dog or Agility sport, this dog sport is suitable also for older dogs. For particularly ambitious dog sportsmen the SV organizes annually its own championship in Obedience.
Information
Report: What is obedience?
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Application for the issue of an obedience performance certificate
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New examination regulations from 2016
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What is Rally Obedience?
Rally Obedience (short: RO) is a dog sport originating from the USA and is suitable for all two- and four-legged friends - also with handicap.
Varied variety and a lot of fun awaits the dog owners in Rally Obedience, who want to do more than just go for a walk.
The task in this new dog sport is to complete a course with different stations in the correct order and in a certain time. At the up to 24 stations there is a corresponding sign with the exercise to be performed. Each course is always differently composed.
Rally Obedience combines different foot-running exercises with sitting, standing, space, standing as well as turns, turns and even feed refusals in one course. The dog handler is allowed to communicate with his dog at all times by hand signals and body language. In order to keep the motivation of the partner dog up, the dog can even be rewarded with a treat at certain stations.
Competitions are held in 4 performance classes, which differ in the difficulty of the exercises: the beginner class, 1, 2, 3 and additionally class S (senior class for older dogs from 8 years of age).
No companion dog test is required for participation in a tournament. In the classes Beginner and 1 it can be led alternatively with or without leash.
Rescuer in need
Whether in case of earthquakes, floods, explosions or avalanche accidents - rescue dogs are often the last hope for helpers and buried victims. Only through their dedication and their fine noses can relatively large areas of debris be searched for survivors in a short time, many people in need can be found and rescued in time. Worldwide thousands of people owe this rescue
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