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Got sports? Well, we do!!!!

 

I'm Johann, Johann The Dog and I LOVE sports! Agility, herding, flyball, disc dog, dock dog, rally-o and more!

That's me on the left, shooting through the tunnel in dog agility. I take my sports very seriously, seriously fun!

We've put together this lens to introduce you to the world of dog sports. And the best part is there are lots of links for you to find more information and get you and your dog off the couch, having fun and competing! Yep, that's right, there is a sport for EVERY dog! And you can do it too.

We hope you enjoy our lens. Be sure and check back often, 'cause we'll be adding more and more sports, all the time. 

Dog sports in action! 


Dogzrule Flyball Tournament - Hutto, Texas

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MACH 2 Gael Force Wins

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Templeton's "Ned" World Sheepdog Championships

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Saint Bernard Kris in NOVICE Rally

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Laika the Frisbee dog

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4 Legged Fitness

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Dog Agility! 

Dog agility is my favorite sport and one of the most popular sports for pure and all american breeds.

Dog agility is a sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. Dogs must run off-leash with no food or toys as incentives.

In its simplest form, an agility course consists of a set of standard obstacles, laid out by an agility judge in a design of his own choosing on a roughly 100 by 100 foot (30 by 30 m) area, with numbers indicating the order in which the dog must complete the obstacles.

Learn more at my Dog Agility lens!

Dog agility news! 

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Dog agility on Amazon! 

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog

Amazon Price: $12.23 (as of 07/20/2008)

The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/20/2008)

Introduction to Dog Agility

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/20/2008)

All kinds of dogs do agility! 

Flyball! 

Flyball is fast and furious!

In flyball two teams of four dogs each race side-byside over a 51 foot long course.

Each dog runs in a relay down the four jumps, triggers a flyball box that releases the ball, they retrieve the ball and return over the jumps.

Then the next dog is release to run the course. Subsequent dogs can't cross the start/finish line until the previous dog has returned over all four jumps and reached the start/finish line.

The first team with all 4 dogs finishing the course without error wins the heat.

Learn more at my Flyball lens!

Thanks for the photo www.bordertwins.faithweb.com.

Flyball books on Amazon! 

Flyball Racing: The Dog Sport for Everyone

Amazon Price: $11.66 (as of 07/20/2008)

Flyball Training---Start to Finish

Amazon Price: (as of 07/20/2008)

Flying High: The Complete Book of Flyball

Amazon Price: (as of 07/20/2008)

Flyball Manual

Amazon Price: (as of 07/20/2008)

Yee Haw - Flyball! 

Flyball news! 

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Be sure and visit my website! 

Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for cool stuff for cool dogs!

We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog! And we donate 10% of profits to dog rescues and shelters.

Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and dog sport gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!

And the best part is that we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelter!

Disc Dog! 

Some call it Disc Dog, some call it Frisbee dog, but whatever you call it - it's fun!

In disc dog competitions, dogs and their human disc throwers compete in events such as distance catching and choreographed freestyle catching.

The sport celebrates the bond between handler and dog, by allowing them to work together. The term "disc" is preferred because "Frisbee" is a trademark (held by Wham-O) for a brand of flying disc.

Learn more at my Disc Dog lens!

And thanks for the photo:
Marshall Smith
Bluegrass Area Disc Dogs
www.baddogs.net

Disc dog news! 

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Disc dog DVDs on Amazon! 

'01 Skyhoundz Hyperflite World Championship

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/20/2008)

Frisbee Dogs: Throwing Video

Amazon Price: (as of 07/20/2008)

'02 Skyhoundz Hyperflite World Championship

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/20/2008)

06 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Disc Championship DVD

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/20/2008)

Dogs doing their favorite thing - Disc Dog! 

Bark at me! 

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pacco

hi johann....love you page...

v learn alot here...n enjopy all those amazing picture..

Posted August 20, 2007

Guinness

JohannTheDog, you are impressive - and your lens is great fun. 5 stars! Guinness at Best Dog Health Care Solutions to Dog Health Problems

Posted July 06, 2007

CynthiaBlue

Way nice lens! Good information, dog sports are the best. :)

Posted June 20, 2007

Barkely

Woof! Great lens, we love dog sports at our house, especially agility, and any kind of ball, or frisbee. You are a great lensmaking dog. I wish I could teach Emily (my Border Collie) to create lenses. She's pretty smart, but she likes hugs, not typing. BTW I lensrolled this on Dog Activities.

Posted June 18, 2007

Herding! 

Got sheep?

Herding dogs have long been important in livestock industries throughout the world.

Today there is also an increased interest in herding on the part of individuals who are not involved in the livestock industry, but who are interested in working with their dogs and helping preserve the talents and abilities of the herding breeds. Competitive herding trials have been increasing in number and variety.

Few activities offer the variety of situations and the opportunity for real teamwork between handler and dog that are a part of herding.

Herding dogs must cooperate with the handler, yet use their own initiative and judgment. They must be able to work with gentleness, yet show strength in facing up to a stubborn animal.

Learn more about herding at my Herding lens!

Dog herding books on Amazon! 

Schutzhund: Theory and Training Methods (Howell Reference Books)

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/20/2008)

Herding Dogs: Progressive Training

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 07/20/2008)

Training Your Boxer (Training Your Dog Series)

Amazon Price: $9.59 (as of 07/20/2008)

Training Your German Shepherd (Training Your Dog Series)

Amazon Price: $9.59 (as of 07/20/2008)

These dogs got sheep (and ducks)! 

Herding news! 

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Great cameras to catch all the action! 

D70s Digital SLR w/Quantaray 18-200mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens

D70s Digital SLR w/Quantaray 18-200mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens

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DCR-HC36 Mini-DV DV Camcorder - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free

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D50 Digital SLR Kit w/18-55mm  AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

D50 Digital SLR Kit w/18-55mm AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

Price: $699.99

The D50 is the smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use Nikon digital SLR camera to date, The Nikon D50 outfit, including the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-... more »

Rally-O! 

Introduced in 2000, Rally Obedience is a form of dog obedience with a twist - a total focus on fun and excitement for the dog, handler and spectator.

Dog and handler teams follow a set course, performing the exercise indicated by 10-20 consecutive signs. Signs are numbered to indicate the course the handler and dog take during the performance.

There is a lot of variety with each rally course. And rally is different than Obedience in that handlers may talk to their dogs, praise them, and give them needed verbal commands.

Handlers can even use hand signals, point and in Novice and Advanced, clap and snap their fingers at anytime and as often as the handler needs. And it's not only allowed, but encouraged - making it a really fun sport!

Learn more at my Rally-O lens!

Rally-O books on Amazon! 

Click Your Way to Rally Obedience

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/20/2008)

The Rally Course Book: A Guide To Akc Rally Courses

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/20/2008)

Success is in the Proofing (Guide for Creative and Effective Training)

Amazon Price: (as of 07/20/2008)

Rally-O news! 

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Watch for more dog sports lenses coming soon! 

We're working on even more dog sports lenses - so stay tuned and check back, K?
  • Dock Dog
  • Obedience
  • Schutzhund
  • Earthdog
  • Field and Hunting Trials
  • Musical Freestyle
  • Lure Coursing
  • Tracking
  • Skijoring
  • Carting
  • And more if we have the time between agility trials, BOL!!!!

Health and Nutrition! 

Health and nutrition are foundations for any athlete. Even us dog athletes! Here you'll find some great links to keep your dog healthy, fit, and running and jumping in top condition.
How to find the best food for your canine athlete.
All natural foods and treats are essential to our wellbeing. Here is a great site that has all kinds of foods and treats with all natural, organic ingredients.
Why all natural foods and treats?
Only Natural Pet Store has a great library of nutritional and health information. Try it out if you want to learn more, or find information on all kinds of health conditions.
Great list of resources for holistic veterinary information.
Another great resource from Only Natural Pet Store, where they have links to a wide variety of veterinary, and alternative/holistic veterinary organizations and information. Not to be missed for us canine athletes.
Finding the right veterinarian for you and your canine athlete.
The right veterinarian is critical to your canine athlete. Just ask my Mom. Injuries can happen, since we are so active. Here is a great site to help with your search.

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About JohannTheDog

Hi, I'm Johann! I have my own website, JohannTheDog.com, and Dog Blog.

I'm an agility dog, do herding when I get the chance, and help raise money for dog shelters and rescues.


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