Entries Tagged 'Dog Sports' ↓

Suit Up for Your Canine Games

If you are going out for canine games it is very important to suit up and where the appropriate attire. This typically consists of business casual dress and the right trainers to support you through the day’s activity. The right trainers can be the edge you need to win over the judges opposed to the competition

The Activities

There are many different activities at canine shows that call for a variety of tasks to be completed by owners and dogs. Many of the actives will call for some agility and obedience a rally exercises as well. Owners and their canines will have to do tricks and impress judges with training demos and techniques. Dogs and owners will have to run courses, play with balls and Frisbees as well.

Picking the Right Trainers

It is important to know the list of activities so you can effectively pick the right trainers to be successful throughout the day. Shopping online, looking through your current wardrobe or going to the local retailer are all great choices to find the best shoes to wear to the canine show.

Consider the events in the canine games in order to make the right choices. The next step is to do the research and find the best trainers to match your outfit and prosper at the show.

No tags for this post.

Betting on Canine Games

Every kid who has experienced the run-up to Christmas knows what “reindeer games” are, but those who don’t mind placing a little bit of money on the line (or online at sports betting sites) know about another kind of contest altogether, that being “canine games”. Before the PETA types get to painting their signs, “canine games” does not refer to Michael Vick’s dogfighting ring, nor even to Greyhound racing – it’s not about the Puppy Bowl, either – but rather to dog shows and competitions.

“Gimme 20 Biscuits on the Rhodesian Ridgeback”

As hilariously depicted in the movie, Best in Show, canine competition is fierce, frought with worry and flush with cash. Not only is there a lot at stake for the dogs, owners, trainers and handlers, there’s also quite a bit of Vegas-style action going on behind the scenes. Handicappers like those reviews at 5dimes.com actually have a treasure trove of data and information upon which to base their odds-making tendencies, as much or more than that involved in horse racing or billiards.

But That’s Subjective…

By now it is obvious that human nature is behind our desire to put a wager on just about any two things moving in a straight line. Since canine games are decided by judges and not by touchdowns, home runs, free throws or slap shots, the betting public gets an extra shot of adrenaline – nobody really knows until the ribbons are handed out, especially since so much of judging canine games is based on subjective opinion.

As one develops the keen sense of an aficionado, one will stand a better chance of winning their bets at the canine games bmaker. However the dogs (and their people) might feel about that, it cannot be understated how many people have taken an interest in the world of canine competition, whether they stand to make a few bucks on what happens in the arena or otherwise. It’s a dog’s world – and there’s nothing wrong with that!

Tags: ,

Easter Egg Hunts – Fun for Dogs of all ages

Lucas is a german shepherd/husky/springer spaniel mix breed.All dogs have an excellent sense of smell and Lucas has never met a holiday he didn’t like.   Lucas discovered his passion for Easter egg hunting when he was 3 years old.  Nothing gave him more excitement than finding hidden treats all around his yard.

Now at age 13, Lucas moves a bit slower from arthritis (after having a TPLO done on both knees), but you can still see the excitement in each of his steps and with every Easter egg he finds.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlpcbqkB5i4[/youtube]

Tags: , , ,