Cleo's Corgwyn Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 DANCES with DOGS – is active in Canberra, Queanbeyan and surrounds. Come along and see what it’s all about. Dances with Dogs (DWD), isn’t really about dancing (no tutus, ballet slippers or waltz partnering) – rather it’s about stepping out with your dog, moving and performing tricks (like spins, leg weaves and rollovers) to the beat of a piece of music you select. In class you will learn lots of tricks (that suit you and your dog), how to selecting and editing suitable music you really like and building a routine. All training has a positive, motivational base and uses rewards NOT punishment. DWD is a lot of fun and definitely enhances the bonds and control you have with your dog. You may join simply to learn, play and socialise. However, for those interested, there are also ANKC sanctioned competitions and titles. Competition levels commence with Beginners performing routines between 1 and 1&1/2 minutes only; and progress through Novice and Intermediate to Advanced (which has a maximum of 4 minute routines). We even have international video clip comps for the very keen. So ... when & where? Training: is held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings – choose the day that suits you best. Blocks of classes run for 7 to 8 weeks, and we often have some half-day seminars on a weekend for those interested. · The more advanced group train from 7:00 to 8:00 pm; and · New-starters from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th of February at 8:00 pm are introductory nights for new starters – there are no charges this night. Please bring your dog. You are welcome to come early and watch the more advanced group train. However, as dogs in class are generally working off-lead, I ask that new-starters keep their dogs outside until the more advanced class is finished and their dogs either crated or put in cars etc. Venue: The large pavilion at the Queanbeyan Show Grounds; entry via the gates on Glebe Ave, Queanbeyan. If you have any questions, or would like a location map emailed to you, please email our head instructor, Tony Turner ([email protected]) or call him on 0403 640 576. ****************************** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC4ME Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Go ahead and do it you will have soooo much fun. Tony is a lovely guy with the sports best interests at heart you will learn lots from him. Tell Tony the crazy BC lady in Brisbane says to say "Hello" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleo's Corgwyn Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) Yep, I can personally say I've had sooo much fun with this! As someone who likes to do a lot of trick training with my dog, this is such a fun thing to do with your dog. Its been lovely to watch the dogs enjoy it too - tails wagging, and so much eagerness to go. I'm looking at even competing sometime soon. BC4Me, I'll pass on the message! Edited January 30, 2011 by CleoJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I attended a weekend seminar at Grafton last year on DWD & I got sooooooo much out of it, even though I will probably never be able to pluck up the courage to get up on stage. It has been good fun teaching Bindi all the steps...just need to somehow put it all together someday. There is another DWD weekend on in Grafton in a couple of weeks, but I wont be able to go. Wish I lived closer to Canberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Tell Tony another crazy BC lady - this time from Tasmania - says "Hi" and "well done!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yep, I can personally say I've had sooo much fun with this! As someone who likes to do a lot of trick training with my dog, this is such a fun thing to do with your dog. Its been lovely to watch the dogs enjoy it too - tails wagging, and so much eagerness to go. I'm looking at even competing sometime soon.BC4Me, I'll pass on the message! Were you at the workshop 2-3 weeks ago in Sydney CleoJ? Your corgi looks familiar. If so i was there with my very naughty border collie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleo's Corgwyn Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yep, I can personally say I've had sooo much fun with this! As someone who likes to do a lot of trick training with my dog, this is such a fun thing to do with your dog. Its been lovely to watch the dogs enjoy it too - tails wagging, and so much eagerness to go. I'm looking at even competing sometime soon.BC4Me, I'll pass on the message! Were you at the workshop 2-3 weeks ago in Sydney CleoJ? Your corgi looks familiar. If so i was there with my very naughty border collie. Yes, Shandy & I did the workshop in Sydney with Vickie and Loretta. I learnt so much that day! Now I'm just trying to screw up my courage to compete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yep, I can personally say I've had sooo much fun with this! As someone who likes to do a lot of trick training with my dog, this is such a fun thing to do with your dog. Its been lovely to watch the dogs enjoy it too - tails wagging, and so much eagerness to go. I'm looking at even competing sometime soon.BC4Me, I'll pass on the message! Were you at the workshop 2-3 weeks ago in Sydney CleoJ? Your corgi looks familiar. If so i was there with my very naughty border collie. Yes, Shandy & I did the workshop in Sydney with Vickie and Loretta. I learnt so much that day! Now I'm just trying to screw up my courage to compete! I'm sure you & Shandy will do very well in a comp. From what I saw Shandy was very focused & did the moves well, unlike Tilba who has very little focus on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleo's Corgwyn Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks Luvsdogs! Shandy is a great do to work with, especially since I only got her, and started training her as an adult. I'm still not sure how well my oriental themed routine will go down, but we're having lots of fun. SO many dogs were just amazing to watch, in their own ways that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Have left Tony a message.... My niece and her Poodle and me with my Frenchie are keen to attend. Sounds like fun. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleo's Corgwyn Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 That's great, Raelene, I'm looking forward to seeing you both! Ihope you'll enjoy it as much as we have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks Luvsdogs!Shandy is a great do to work with, especially since I only got her, and started training her as an adult. I'm still not sure how well my oriental themed routine will go down, but we're having lots of fun. SO many dogs were just amazing to watch, in their own ways that day! Ah, now I remember you too. It's funny how we only remember the dogs. Yes your routine was good, but the fringed skirt was flapping in Shandy's face & she was trying to keep her distance. At my obedience club we have one of those plastic streamer door thingys for the dogs to go through, Shandy probably just needs practice going through something like that to get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleo's Corgwyn Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 yep, always the way! I always tell my obedience classes that I'll know their dogs name, but probably not theirs! I'm trying both the fringe skirt and a jingly coin scarf, to see which one she seems to accept best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now