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A group of people . . . who
love to dance with their dogs!
The Rio Grande Canine Freestylers are
a group of dog-loving people who enjoy the sport of canine
freestyle, through training, practice, exhibition, and competition
in this fun activity. We meet in weekly Saturday morning sessions
with our dogs to learn freestyle skills and help each other to
develop routines. Our group performs freestyle demonstrations at
community events throughout the year, periodically sponsors seminars
with nationally recognized freestyle instructors, and supports each
other in preparing for competition.
We welcome new members—both
experienced canine freestylers and those who are brand-new to the
sport! If you're interested in finding out more about participating
in canine freestyle in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area, we
encourage you to
contact us.
What is Canine Freestyle?
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Getting Started in Canine
Freestyle |
Canine freestyle is "a choreographed musica l
program performed by handlers and their dogs. The object is
to display dog and handler in a creative, innovative and
original dance, using music and movements to showcase
teamwork, artistry, costuming, athleticism, and style in
interpreting the music." (Source:
World Canine
Freestyle Organization.)
Read more about canine freestyle. . .
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Looking for a fun training experience for you
and your dog? Canine Freestyle may be for you! Freestyle
complements other dog sports such as agility and obedience.
You can enjoy the strengthened bond that comes from working
together to develop freestyle skills.
You're cordially invited to visit one of our Saturday
morning club sessions on Albuquerque’s West Side There's no
charge and no obligation.
For more information about club sessions,
email
us or phone Rosalie James at 505-839-4238. You're also
welcome to come to one of our community
demonstrations.
Group classes (beginner and intermediate)
and private lessons are also available. For more
information, see the
Dancing Paws
website or contact Rosalie by phone (505-839-4238) or
email.
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Mark your calendar for a fun and
informative canine freestyle event!
The Rio Grande Canine Freestylers are pleased
to announce that we'll be hosting a 2-day canine freestyle
weekend with Bev Blanchard on October 18 and 19, 2008, in
Albuquerque. Bev will conduct an intermediate-level
freestyle workshop on October 18. There will be a fun match
and opportunities for private lessons with Bev on Sunday,
October 19.
The workshop is open to
dog/handler teams who have completed a basic canine
freestyle class (or equivalent).
Bev was named WCFO Judge of the Year in 2005. She competed
in the first-ever WCFO canine freestyle competition in 2000
and since then has earned a Musical Freestyle Championship
and a Heelwork to Music Championship. She works as Puppy
Development Manager at Leader Dogs for the Blind, in
Michigan.
The canine freestyle community is delighted to welcome Bev
to New Mexico.
Email
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