Working Dog Obstacle Course - Page 1

Great video to watch

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What an awesome video....Just when you think you've seen it all, "surprise"!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing another, as you usually do, a great video...

I 've never met them, but all of their videos depict great work and dedication in training GSD & Mals

Cool video and a nice dog. I would love to have an agility course like that one!

Stupid and highly dangerous for that dog in the video.  Hard enough without all that snow and probable ice.  Damn miracle he didn't fall and seriously hurt himself.

Nice set up.  I liked how calm and methodical the dog was. 

On first thought, I would tend to agree with you, LMH, but thinking about it for more than a minute, I couldn't disagree more.  That's probably one of the best relationships I've seen in a long time.  They are in tune and confident.  There was only one instance where the dog seemed challenged and I'm sure there's a reason for that, they need to be challanged to progress.  He made sure he built up her confidence before asking her to do something she wasn't so sure of, and with little encouragement, she succeeded!

I think we must first ask what she's being trained to do.  If she's headed to S&R in an active disaster, there couldn't be better training!  She's confident, bold, biddable and happy... what more could you possibly ask of her?  And he never asked for anything she wasn't able to deliver, even after waivering for a few moments.  Now that's a dog!

Edited to add:  There are times when we must send our best to do our worst.  The greatest injustice would be not preparing them for what they must face.

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For me.....even more than the obviously challenged moments (and I saw more than one) was viewing the moments where the dog freely spun around the course.  Personally, it went too far ....again...for me.  Nice dog..very willing to please.  Would hate to see him hurt. Your post is compellingly thoughtful, but my gut reaction remains steadfast.

As to your "edited to add" line.  They're dogs.....just dogs. Some of the situations I see these animals thrown into eat at my very soul. 

 

             Pirate,,,,

                I really loved the video....I was impressed with the way the dog trusted the handler. I liked the way the  handler did a lot of encouraging throughout the routine....What a set up. They made that look like tons of fun.....


         Deanna,,,: )

 I lost patience w/my slow satellite connection so I didn't see the entire video, but I have to ask, what's the big deal? Dogs are quite capable of this stuff. I didn't see anything Earth shattering. Give dogs more credit. You won't be sorry. 

Travels, I agree. What's unfair to them is not giving them enough credit. That type work is great for building a working relationship and bond regardless of the intended endeavors.