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Agility with Lhasa Apso
Thanks to it’s body structure and personality the Lhasa apso as a
breed suits well for agility training. Not even the coat –
characteristic to the breed – is a hinderance. Of course, while out
on the sand field, the coat is prone to get dirty. The coat must be
well taken care of on a regular basis to keep it clean and healthy.
In the Linnanherran kennel activities with the Apsos include dog
shows and in the summer also agility. Both
of my dogs are very vigorous and well behaved by nature, which is
advantageous for the aforementioned activities. I go training with
my dogs twice a week at the TuuKK agility center in Tuusula. We’ve
been having fun with the hobby for six years now. It’s very
rewarding to co-operate with your dog on the ring. It’s also a
pleasure to see the dogs enjoying themselves. That’s why we are
always eagerly anticipating the next training day.
Photos: Katja Nieminen |
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Dog agility is a popular form of hobby and it’s
unfortunate that it’s not possible to find a place for everyone
willing to practise. Many associates tend to arrange a qualification
test for members of the basic course. This is used to estimate the
co-operation between the dog and the handler and their motivation.
The dog’s personality and how well it gets along with other dogs
must also be taken notice of.
Agility is good and even therapeutic counterbalance to dog shows.
It’s also the best way to keep the dog’s constitution and muscles
up. Furthermore, it’s also good exercise for the owner.
I readily recommend this hobby to owners of short- and longhaired
dogs alike.
Tanja Vallius |
