Richter went lure coursing!

[MeadowCat]

This weekend Richter earned 2 out of 3 legs towards his first lure coursing title. I'm pretty sure he thought it was the MOST FUN THING EVER. I had some trouble catching him at the end because he wanted to go find more lures that were surely hiding out in the field somewhere http://www."another board"/images/smilies/smile1.gif

We have another one in October, so hopefully he'll have his first title by the end of next month! We also have an ORT for Nosework in October for birch, and I'm hoping he will pass that as well.

We still do agility foundations class and have started an obedience class, but I don't think we'll be ready to trial for a while yet in obedience - I have a 14 month old male with testicles, so the distraction level is high!

Lure coursing is awesome! I encourage people to try it...Dobes seem to really love it!

 

[Archer]

That's awesome! Congrats.

Richter looks like he is having the time of his life. Such a happy boy. Great pictures.

Keep us posted on his future endeavors. Excited for you guys

 

[Asteria]

I didn't know you could title a Dobe in this. For some reason thought it was only for another class of dog like sighthound breeds. How did you find an event to attend... AKC site?

 

[Ingrid H]

Richter looks amazing doing the lure coursing! Such focus and athleticism! Good luck with the ORT too

 

[MeadowCat]

I didn't know you could title a Dobe in this. For some reason thought it was only for another class of dog like sighthound breeds. How did you find an event to attend... AKC site?

Non-sighthound breeds can do the Coursing Aptitute Tests, which they can title in: American Kennel Club - Coursing Ability Test

The local afghan club does CATs in addition to their lure coursing stuff, so I'm lucky that I have that locally. I would imagine you can search the AKC site to find information on any upcoming stuff for you locally.

 

[Asteria]

Non-sighthound breeds can do the Coursing Aptitute Tests, which they can title in: American Kennel Club - Coursing Ability Test

The local afghan club does CATs in addition to their lure coursing stuff, so I'm lucky that I have that locally. I would imagine you can search the AKC site to find information on any upcoming stuff for you locally.

Awesome! I feel like after seeing Obanners boy love it and now Richter I'm sold.

Luca has a very strong prey drive. This would be awesome for him!

 

[Marinegeekswife]

How fun! And fantastic action shots.

 

[obbanner]

Glad you had a good time and congratulations on your legs!

 

[Rosco]

Way to go Richter, looks like he defiantly enjoyed himself!!! Great pictures!!!

 

[JanS]

Wow, congrats - he's doing great! Love the pics and it looks like he's really loving it. I should try to get down there with Albert sometime since I know he'd love it too.

 

[strykerdobe]

Congrats! We have to look for one in our area. We go to a Grayhound fund raiser every year and they have one set up. We let our boys try it. Now our boys go nuts just walking by it!

 

[Rits]

Hah, I love the first pic. You can see that he's just about to go nutso. Looks like he had a blast! Grats on the legs!!

 

[JanS]

Dumb question, but what is the thing on his head in the first pic? I love that pic too.

 

[MeadowCat]

Dumb question, but what is the thing on his head in the first pic? I love that pic too.

That's a Comfort Trainer head halter. Similar to a Gentle Leader, but a little different.

 

[gettinggreyer]

 

[MicheleM]

Looks like a lot of fun!! beautiful photos!!