Lure coursing?
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We've done coursing fun days with the local UKC coursing group and I just had the dogs wear regular, sturdy martingales to prevent slipping out of the collars in excitement and I had them on short leads so they were easier to control (Kes especially was almost flipping himself in excitement LOL). I'm not sure what the rules are about collars/leads at actual trials tho.
Other than that we just brought regular dog trailing gear (bowl, water, poop bags). You might want to avoid soft crates - it can be a really exciting event for some dogs and the soft crates can be so vulnerable to escaping in that sort of situation.
Other than that we just brought regular dog trailing gear (bowl, water, poop bags). You might want to avoid soft crates - it can be a really exciting event for some dogs and the soft crates can be so vulnerable to escaping in that sort of situation.
I used my Ella's slip leads because I trust them when the dogs go nuts. When it was their turn, I slipped them off and held them around the front of their necks until "Tally-ho." We parked probably 30 feet from the field and it was cool and cloudy out, so I just left whoever wasn't running in the car.
I will bring my "agility" martingales - I have one from Chucklepup, and one from Genuine Dog Gear. I have some slip leads with metal clasps, but I'd be afraid of the dogs accidentally getting bonked in the head with a huge chunk of brass. 
I've got the video camera and the still camera batteries charging, but I don't know if anyone will be able to take photos of Kaylee and Revy. I'm hoping I find someone there that can help!
I've got the video camera and the still camera batteries charging, but I don't know if anyone will be able to take photos of Kaylee and Revy. I'm hoping I find someone there that can help!
For lure coursing, I use an old fashioned slid lead (see below). For hand slipping in racing, since they have to wear a collar, I use a martingale collar.
We use either "old fashioned" or mechanical slip leads -
This is a mechanical slip:
And this is an old fashioned:
I have pictures of both in use, if you want to see how they work.
(sorry the pictures are huge.. I just nabbed em off Google)
We use either "old fashioned" or mechanical slip leads -
This is a mechanical slip:
And this is an old fashioned:
I have pictures of both in use, if you want to see how they work.
(sorry the pictures are huge.. I just nabbed em off Google)
UPDATE!
The practice runs today were not CAT courses - they were full-fledged trial courses run by the hounds.
Kaylee did GREAT - I was astounded. I thought she'd do well, but had no idea she'd do that well! People were very impressed by both her follow and her speed... she's no saluki, but Dobermans really can haul a$$ when properly motivated! Stuck to the lure like her life depended on it, and was screaming to course by the time her second run came along! Looks like she'll have no trouble getting her CA title, and we will continue coursing and see how far we can get. 25 qualifying runs earns a CAX, so we'll aim for that.
Photos will be coming - a friend was shooting photos today, and tomorrow I'll have my camera and video camera.
HEEHEE I LOVE LURE COURSING!
The practice runs today were not CAT courses - they were full-fledged trial courses run by the hounds.
Kaylee did GREAT - I was astounded. I thought she'd do well, but had no idea she'd do that well! People were very impressed by both her follow and her speed... she's no saluki, but Dobermans really can haul a$$ when properly motivated! Stuck to the lure like her life depended on it, and was screaming to course by the time her second run came along! Looks like she'll have no trouble getting her CA title, and we will continue coursing and see how far we can get. 25 qualifying runs earns a CAX, so we'll aim for that.
Photos will be coming - a friend was shooting photos today, and tomorrow I'll have my camera and video camera.
HEEHEE I LOVE LURE COURSING!
Kaylee's first run from today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVXDvEnvFyM
