Some are clever, some are beautiful

I’m always happy if I can take part of events for animal rescue organisations. And if there is also a dog-dancing competition, it’s not a question that I should be there. There was a Lucky Dip competition hosted by Állat és Ember Egyesület (Animals and People Assotiation). This is a special type of dog-dancing events, based on improvisation. You’ll get a music and a prop by chance, and you’ve got an hour to plan a routin with them. It’s always fun, because anything can happen, even if you think that you’re prepared for anything. This time I entered with Morgan and Moss. Of course I didn’t want to let my third dog alone at home, so Goblin came with us too. Although she was not competing, I thought that she will be happy to see other dogs and a lot of people.

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Gym class with dogs

I’m working in a special high school in Budapest. Normally everyday job of a social worker is not connected with dogs, but of course I found a way to change this… I’ve got some pet-assistant classes, when students could try different types of dog sports with my dogs. It’s fun for everyone, and the kids learn a lot about communication, coordination and teamwork.

Now it’s almost the end of the schoolyear, and some of the kids reached higher level in dog-assistant classes.  See this:

Moss in the school

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First competitions in Europe

The very first Hyperflite Skyhoundz Qalifier in Europe was held in Hungary last weekend. I was one of the judges, which is a comfortable position compared to the organiser’s. You can sit down during freestyle routins, there is enough time to have lunch.  So it’s great, especially if you’re the only female judge of the event, because everybody is polite and nice to you  :) thank you everybody!

I went with Goblin, I thought this will be a great training for her, and you know me: I need a dog to feel comfortable… she felt great I think, or at least the pictures show this.

 

There were only 3 Microdogs this time, but we had six Pairs, which is not bad at all – these are my favorit divisions. Istvan and Andi won with Molly  in pairs – this small mix was just simply fantastic, she won in Microdog also, I think she is in her best form this season, so be aware, micros!

There was the Italian Qualifier this weekend. I planned to take part, but due to personal reasons finally I couldn’t. Next turn on Sunday in Mirna, Slovenia, I can hardly wait.

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Small legs, big heart

I’ve just realized, that a whole month flew away without writing here… So don’t worry, I’m still alive. The competition season has started, there’s no way back, and after the previous lazy year I can hardly wait to gooooo, it’s almost doesn’t matter where.

And one more thing, let me introduce my new training partner:

I was always crazy for Welsh Corgis, and I’m still can’t believe that now I can work with such a funny and nice dog. He is Duncan, four years old, and won a lot of beauty champion titles already. But fortunately he is not only beautiful but also smart and loves to play. We are practicing dog-dancing, he was 9th on his first international competition in Langenwang, and he is really interested in discs too, so you’ll see him this year in a couple of European competitions as a Microdog. Thank you Nóri, that you let me play with your dog, and we’ll show that there’s something under those ears :D

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More pictures of therapy work

I’ve just got these shots by e-mail,  I hope that they’ll help to show how are dogs working with children. And this was the last day in work for Netty, six days before she passed.

Basic commands with hand signals.

Sit:

Down:

It’s easier to make exercises if a dog shows them first.

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Thank you, Netty

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