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If you don’t use it, you lose it. That’s the case with today’s Dog Care 101’s featured Dog Sport, Lure Coursing. This fast-paced, high-energy event was created to keep dogs on their toes and off the couch. This sport shows off the sheer speed and athleticism dogs are born with and BestBullySticks.com wants to share it with you. Read on to learn more about Lure Coursing!

What is Lure Coursing?
This Dog Sport consists of sighthounds chasing or coursing an artificial lure around an open field. If you’re unsure what qualifies as a sighthound, think Whippets, Greyhounds, or Rhodesian Ridgebcks (full list later in post). This purpose of this sport is to preserve the abilites and skills of sighthounds.

History
The inception of Lure Coursing is in ancient times. Sighthounds have been hunting live prey as far back as ancient Egypt.  People have used sighthounds for hunting throughout history to catch game because they hunt by sight, not smell, thus their name. Not only do they have sharp eyes but sighthounds are known for their sleek forms and extremely fast legs. However, the athleticism shown by these amazing dogs wasn’t always good for the dogs. Many fanciers of these hounds risked their dog’s safety because of barbed wire fencing and running in harsh elements. A better way was needed. Read more

Sometimes called the easiest of all Dog Sports, Dock Jumping is certainly an entertaining event to watch and be involved with. Not only is this Dog Sport easy and fun, but it’s also open to any dog willing to take a jump off a short pier. BestBullySticks.com outlines the great world of Dock Jumping in today’s Dog Care 101 spotlight on Dog Sports!

What is Dock Jumping?
Also called Dock Diving, this dog sport is a competition of jump distance and jump height off of a dock into a body of water. This sport is governed by a few different organizations including Dock Dogs, SplashDogs and Ultimate Air Dogs, who partners through the United Kennel Club. For these clubs, there are two basic kinds of play: Long Distance Jumping and Vertical Height Jumping.

History
This sport really doesn’t have one particular point of origin. However, it can be pretty well guessed. Most likely a couple of guys were with their loyal companions for a romp down by the lake. One guy probably said, “Hey, Watch this!” and threw a tennis ball off the dock, into the water and his dog soared far through the air after his favorite toy. Voila! Dock Jumping was born.

Even though there is not a definitive account of who thought of Dock Jumping or where it originated, it is known that in 1997 Dock Jumping first appeared in Purina’s Incredible Dog Challenge. Since then, many clubs have sprung up and some dog’s can earn titles in the UKC for their competitions. Dock Jumping competitions are now in the UK and Australia. Read more

We have some official updates on Best Bully Sticks sponsored dock jumping dog Montana. We are so proud of your accomplishments, keep up the grrreat work!

Dock Dogs venue- Illinois State Fair event

Highlights of the event:  Team Eric/Montana placed 2nd in Speed Retrieve in the Express Division in which they hold their current title.  Team Karman/Montana earned (2) 2nd place finishes in Big Air Waves in their titled division and also had 2 PB scores as a team of 18' 3"  and 19'7".  Montana improved her overall average in Dock Dogs with Mom  at this one as her scores were the highest they have been this season.  But there is more for this team yet, Montana and mom placed 2nd in the Speed Retrieve Express division.

Montana prepares for Speed Retrieve event-Dock Dogs venue

"Its a bird, its a plane, its Montana"-Montana flys high in Dock Dog Speed Retrieve Event

Not your average rubber duckie! Dock Dog Montana about to grab the prized Speed Retrieve duck

Ultimate Air Dogs venue- Ultimate Air Games, Woods & Water- Imlay City, Michigan event

Highlights of event: Team Montana participated in her First Ultimate Air Games in which all teams compete against all other titled teams in their division.  Montana and Eric played the game of Catch It and had their PB catch of the season.  Montana & Karman earned a spot in the Senior Finals of Ultimate Air with a jump of 19' 10".  The top ten for each division advanced to the finals round for this event.  The competition was extremely fierce and Team Montana was thrilled to make the finals round.  Montana gave it her all to take 5th place overall in the end but had a celebration of her all time PB of 20'0"  in Ultimate Air. Mom & Dad were so proud of her that they jumped in the pool afterward to celebrate their accomplishment!

Montana competing in UAD Event Ultimate Air Games- Ultimate Air jumping at its best!

UAD Event Ultimate Air Games-Montana reaches out for the catch!

So, what’s next for our Best Bully Sticks Sponsored athlete & shining star?

Stayed tuned to our blog to read more about Montana as she competes in upcoming events. Best Bully Sticks is proud to sponsor its first canine athlete, please join us in throwing her a bone by wishing her luck & rooting her on.

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Montana in jumping action in the Kentucky Dock Dogs Competition at Lee's Ford Marina!

For all you readers wondering about Montana, wonder no more we have an official update on this highly competitive, gifted dock jumping dog! Kentucky Dock Dogs held their club fun jump at Lee's Ford Marina on Lake Cumberland this past weekend.  It was perfect weather and several dogs came out to jump.  Montana placed 2nd overall in her division.  She also was a working dog that wore the Chase vest to help raise money for the charity Chase Away Canine Cancer. Below are some neat pics of the event.

She and her trainers are on the road again for Chicago, IL area for another competition this weekend. Stay tuned for more updates!!

Table full of raffle prizes!!

Our proud working dog Montana wears chase vest for a canine cause!

Montana was breed to be an athlete, its in her pedigree. See her in action!

So stayed tuned to our blog to read more about  Montana as she competes in upcoming events. She is already preparing another competition this weekend. Best Bully Sticksis proud to sponsor its first canine athlete, please join us in rooting her on and wishing her luck.