Other Events & Exhibitions
Doggie-Do-Right Test
The public is invited to bring their well-behaved dog to test their agility
skills in addition to having their dog demonstrate a few basic obedience
behaviors. With each pet's owner in control, they will be asked to demonstrate
a sit, down and come-when-called, three essential behavioral traits that
are useful when being groomed, visiting the vet or when greeting guests.
Upon completion of these exercises, under the one-on-one supervision of
an expert trainer supplied by Rescue-A-Golden of Arizona, the owner and trainer
will introduce the dog agility obstacles to test each dog's temperament
for dog agility. The fee for this activity is $3.
Dock Jumping - Splash Dogs
Jumping from the pier into water has been a common pastime among lake-dwellers. In sport form, it is not much different - get the dog to run the pier and launch from the end, jumping as far as they can into the water. Sound difficult? Come out and give it a try on the practice pier and then test your dog's ability on the official pier. The competitor's dog with the longest jump is the winner.
THURSDAY, November 12
9am - Registraiton/Dock Opens
10am - Wave 3
12pm - Wave 4
3pm - Wave 5
FRIDAY, November 13
8am - Registration/Dock Opens/Open Practice
10am - Wave 6
12pm - Wave 7
3pm - Wave 8
4pm - Super Vertical Pre-Qualify
SATURDAY, November 14
1pm - Lap Dog & Junior Handler Semi-finals & Finals
3pm - Super Vertical World Championships
SUNDAY, November 15
7am - Registration Opens
8am - Splash Division Semi-finals
9am - Junior Division Semi-finals
10am - Senior Division Semi-finals
12pm - Pro & Extreme Division Semi-finals
1pm - Splash, Junior & Senior Division Finals
3pm - Pro & Extreme Division Finals
Please verify the above schedule on the Splash Dogs website, www.splashdogs.com.
Activity fee in addition to admission applies, and includes both practice time and competition jump.
Flying Disc
World Champion Melissa Heeter and her Amazing Animal Athletes will be at the Games Friday, Saturday and Sunday to present Frisbee Dog Shows and Free Seminars.
FRISBEE DOG SHOWS:
11 to 11:30am
1:30 to 2:00pm
3 to 3:30pm
FREE SEMINARS: (Jumping Drills, Toss & Fetch, Disc Throwing)
12 to 12:30pm
3:30 to 4PM
Ask Melissa about scheduling your private lesson.
Course-a-Lure
The public can also enter their dogs in this exciting sport. The dog runs
on an enclosed course consisting of a few hoops, chutes, jumps, tunnels and turns
while chasing a rabbit-like lure. Dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes get
to run their hearts out chasing after what appears to them to be a rabbit.
The thrilling experience of this course will be the most exciting thing
your dog will ever do, and you'll love it, too! Come join in on the hoopin'
and hollerin'. Sign up at the event between 9am and 5pm Friday through Sunday. Cost is $15 per run. For more information contact coursealure@xmission.com.
Canine Freestyle
Canine Musical Freestyle is one of the newest innovations in the world of dog sports, featuring dog and handler choreographed routines set to music.
Arizona Canine Musical Freestylers present:
My Dog’s Got Talent - Schedule of Workshops and Events
Thursday, November 12
1:00 p.m. The Talent of Communication.
Dog see, dog hear, dog confused. Clear up those signals!
Sending clear signals to our dog leads to a reliable, confident partner. Watch what those legs, arms, hands, feet and head are doing to complete the picture. Smooth out those moves. See yourself as your dog sees you and as others see you. See yourself on film!!
Friday, November 13
10:00 a.m. Beautiful Heeling - Talent in Motion.
Heelwork is the thread that weaves our routine together. Focused attention from our dog is essential and leads to a winning performance. Creative heelwork is fun and beautiful.
1:00 p.m. Music - Mystery and Talent
How do you interpret music? Do you respond to the beat or the words? Come move with your dog to a variety of tunes and feel what works, what makes you want to get up and move.
3:00 p.m. Tying the Talent Together - Building a Routine.
Play the music. Learn where to put the great moves and tricks and then cleverly tie it all together with great heelwork.
Saturday, November 14
10:00 a.m. Embellishing the Talent
Costumes and props - not too much, not too little, just the right touch. What is your goal? Add mood and excitement to your routine. Put your talent to work. Imagine it! Create it! And you will have a costume for the Talent Extravaganza.
1:00 p.m. Talent Extravaganza Fun Match - Semi-finals
Everyone is invited to participate. Beautiful rosettes and ribbons to all participants
3:00 p.m. 4 D’s and Clicker Talent
Distraction, Duration, Distance and Discrimination: valuable tools for any dog sport. Teach them quickly, efficiently and solidly using the clicker.
Sunday, November 15
10:00 a.m. Freestyle Roundtable with questions and brainstorming. Bring your questions, problems, dreams and thoughts along with your “I wish my dog could do that”, and we will talk it all out.
Coffee and rolls will be provided.
1:00 Talent Extravaganza Finals.
Pull together all you have learned through the week and strut your stuff.
Everyone is invited to participate. Categories to fit every team.
Ribbons and Rosettes for all. A beautiful Trophy to the Top Winner!
TC Cappel, a freestyle teacher and performer from Texas, will be leading the workshops. Private lessons with TC will be available on Thursday, Nov. 12: 25 min. for $35.00 and 50 min. for $60.00. Possible other times might be available. Schedule your lesson at cpowerspak@gmail.com.
Herding
The Arizona Herding Association will present a herding instinct test available to both herding and mixed-breed dogs Friday through Sunday. Does your dog have what it takes to herd sheep? Here's your chance to give it a try under the expert supervision of a professional herder and trainer. Entries will be taken at the event only (fee in addition to admission applies).
Sheep herding demonstrations using
their well-trained trialing dogs will be interspersed between the testing times. These expert handlers and dogs
will
guide a small herd of sheep through penning fences using whistles and other
commands. If you haven't seen dogs work stock, this is NOT to be missed.
Demonstration and testing times will be throughout the day, with specific times posted at the event. For information about
the Arizona Herding Association visit them at www.azherding.com.
Vendor Trade Fair & Exposition
Check out dozens of vendors and exhibits to find what's available in the dog world, your favorite craft, or what services may be available to you and your family pet.
Other Activities
Check back periodically for additional
activities that might be offered at this year's Cynosport® World Games.
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