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nusee
09-26-2006, 07:35 AM
Date: 09/19/06

Dogs, dogs and more dogs! They're our friends, colleagues, sometimes even our "children." The role of canines in our society has certainly grown in recent years, and that can bring both challenges and rewards...

In the Edmonton area alone there are some 40 people involved in Canine Musical Freestyle. Worldwide, thousands have taken up an activity that originated in Canada but flourished in the U.S. and is popular in Europe and Japan...

Herding, on the other hand, has become such a popular tournament pastime that prizes of up to $10,000 per event are offered. Though an extension of a dog's natural work on a farm, the activity is taken very seriously by participants...

Dog lovers are always putting a new spin on an old idea. These days, the most popular is flyball. It features dogs sprinting down a lane and leaping four hurdles, then tripping a switch to shoot a tennis ball into the air...

Full Article: Edmonton Sun (http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2006/09/19/1861847-sun.html)

This is one part of a five part series, according to the website.

Carol
02-08-2007, 01:46 PM
I viewed a wonderful video yesterday demonstrating dancing with dogs. It was just wonderful! This is a wonderful way to demonstrate the dog's complete focus on the trainer...
Wow I was impressed!
Flyball is hilarious and the dogs, especially the border collies are amazing!