Heelwork to Music

Patchworkpony

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Has anyone ever done Heelwork to Music? It looks such a wonderful sport for all dogs but I've noticed the ones at the top (Crufts) all seem to be border collies. I might get Mary Ray's books. I would love to hear how anyone got started doing this and how difficult it is to teach a dog.
 
I did HTM at a very basic level competed but never got out of Starters. First thing to ask is where are you located as then I can tell you if there is a class nearby.

There are a lot of BCs but lots of other breeds too. My friend has competed and won at Crufts with 5 different Bearded Collies. She has the first Bichon Frise to reach advanced.

This is the Freestyle International Competition lots of different breeds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54C_msI6dAc&list=UUqEobfdxKqbf7X-cUh9Ul0Q&index=14

I don't think it's any harder to teach the moves than any other dog sport but choosing music and puting the routine together can be tricky
 
I did HTM at a very basic level competed but never got out of Starters. First thing to ask is where are you located as then I can tell you if there is a class nearby.

There are a lot of BCs but lots of other breeds too. My friend has competed and won at Crufts with 5 different Bearded Collies. She has the first Bichon Frise to reach advanced.

This is the Freestyle International Competition lots of different breeds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54C_msI6dAc&list=UUqEobfdxKqbf7X-cUh9Ul0Q&index=14

I don't think it's any harder to teach the moves than any other dog sport but choosing music and puting the routine together can be tricky
Thanks for that - I am based in Devon.
 
There isn't much in the West Country. I've asked on a couple of FB pages I'll get back to you with any information
 
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