Border collies, German spitz, bull terriers and cocker spaniels have been amongst greater than 150 dogs vying to see which of man’s greatest pals was the quickest on the weekend.
The Otago Canine Training Club held its jumpers and agility championships at Forrester Park on Saturday and yesterday.
Canines of all sizes and shapes competed within the excessive impression sport, which consisted of a time trial and impediment course.
Organiser Adele Smith stated whereas the dogs have been the celebs of the present, the trainers wanted to be simply as match and cellular to maintain up with their canine companions.
“There’s numerous working for the human as a lot because the canine,” she stated.
“The errors that occur are often the human’s fault.”
Ms Smith stated most dogs had about 20 instructions particularly for agility.
She stated trainers verbally and bodily directed their dogs with a mixture of instructions and physique language.
All the dogs wanted to do was to reply to the totally different instructions and bounce, flip and dash alongside the obstacles successfully.
Among the obstacles have been a dog-walk, hoops, an A-frame, weave poles, tunnels, lengthy bounce and excessive bounce.
The dogs have been awarded faults for exceeding the time restrict or lacking obstacles, these with the fewest errors having the quickest time.
Ms Smith stated rivals from Christchurch to Invercargill had come alongside within the hopes of successful prizes and ribbons.
But probably the most rewarding a part of the game was the prospect to spend high quality time with furry pals.
“It’s a bonus if issues go effectively, however it’s about being out and having enjoyable together with your canine.”
— Tim Scott, PIJF cadet reporter
