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Zen and I have been training for a year for our first competition in a Canine Freestyle Federation titling event which is this weekend in Virginia. I think we have an awesome routine (no I DON'T wear a costume) and we will have fun doing the dance together. CFF does not focus on glitz. Here is a nice description of the sport from their website:
What is Canine Freestyle?
Canine Freestyle is a choreographed performance organized with music, illustrating the training and joyful relationship of a dog and handler team.
Watch for the dog to be moving to the beat of the music and look for the relationship between the dog and handler. You will see graceful and intricate movements performed with precision and artistry. Every movement is accomplished through the subtle use of verbal cues and body language. The emphasis is always on the dog, with the handler completing the team creating a harmonious whole. In Freestyle the performance of every team will be different, presented to different music and sharing an intimate view of the working relationship between dog and handler.
Freestyle is also an excellent discipline to illustrate the conformation and movement of the dog. The reach, drive and beauty of an athletic, trained dog moving to music can take one’s breath away.
You will love the videos on the website; they are all moving. Membership
Here is Zen's new kangaroo leather collar I got for him to wear in the competition. We will have a blast!
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What is Canine Freestyle?
Canine Freestyle is a choreographed performance organized with music, illustrating the training and joyful relationship of a dog and handler team.
Watch for the dog to be moving to the beat of the music and look for the relationship between the dog and handler. You will see graceful and intricate movements performed with precision and artistry. Every movement is accomplished through the subtle use of verbal cues and body language. The emphasis is always on the dog, with the handler completing the team creating a harmonious whole. In Freestyle the performance of every team will be different, presented to different music and sharing an intimate view of the working relationship between dog and handler.
Freestyle is also an excellent discipline to illustrate the conformation and movement of the dog. The reach, drive and beauty of an athletic, trained dog moving to music can take one’s breath away.
You will love the videos on the website; they are all moving. Membership
Here is Zen's new kangaroo leather collar I got for him to wear in the competition. We will have a blast!
Very nice collar.
