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Dolce Starts Lure Coursing!

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28 Dec 2010, 22:57

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  • Coursing Trials

    Show Off Your Dog 2 Dec 2020, 22:40
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    I used to have a basenji who would chase a plastic bag I tied to a "wand" around the yard. He seemed really in to the "bunny" so I took him to a couple of lure coursing events in central FL. It was wonderful to see the dogs running and so hard to hold my boy back from joining them. At the end of the day, we were able to do a straight out and back run to see how he would do, and he was great. Not long after, 2 guys that I placed a basenji with rigged up a reversing motor and set up a very small "lure course" in their back yard! There were about 12 of us there with basenjis and we let them chase the bunny one or two at a time. It was great fun. You do have to be careful not to run them too young, or too hard without conditioning. My current basenji gets to run like crazy at the dog park (it's huge and everyone is very impressed at his speed and agility) and at the baseball field (when it's not locked up). Slents: I loved your video! Thanks for posting it. I hope you eventually get to attend a lure coursing event in person - it really is something to see!
  • Coursing

    Show Off Your Dog 9 May 2011, 11:47
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    Wow, looks like all the Bs had a great time. Thank you for posting such excellent action pics!
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    @Elysium: Looks like fun :D Sorry - just saw it now :) We had our first lure coursing training last month at Tuettleben. I also have a video of Thabo, but didn't put it on youtube, yet. btw: Tomorrow is the last day to register for the track-race at Huenstetten… ;) I already sent the entry form to Noel! We'll arrive on Sat, hopefully just on time for the sweepstakes! :)
  • Dolce Wins!!!!!!!!!!

    Show Off Your Dog 10 Apr 2010, 17:18
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    I'm really proud of you guys! I love how you started her show wins board. It's the start of many ribbons to come!
  • Coursing!

    Show Off Your Dog 11 Aug 2009, 12:50
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    I LOVE the last photo especially, but all are great. Definitely seems like the b's took to it like ducks to water.:D:D
  • Sheltie Coursing..

    Show Off Your Dog 26 May 2009, 10:21
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    Great pics!! Same reason I always get nervous if Shera wants to play with fluffy dogs - she chases the tail and the fur always ends up in her mouth!