Have you ever offended anyone? Yes, I have. But for my defense, I have to add that most of the times it has not been deliberate.
Favorite food Once in a while, home-made hamburgers can be truly terrific. While shooting in agility competitions in the middle of the coldest winter in arenas without warming, a freshly baked pancake can really make the day! However, I tend to eat also a bit healthier foods here and there ;)
What sound or noise do you love? This is a particularly interesting question, since my principal occupation is in the acoustics industry. Therefore the sound I love would probably be the one that a good orchestra is making in the Grosser Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, Austria. On the other hand, As for the noise, I love the loud cheer the Finnish supporters are making in the final track in agility world championships!
What profession would you not like to do? I've never enjoyed a thought of working at an assembly line or at a market cash desk. I often find myself looking for varying tasks.
Where do you see yourself in the 2015? Before that I've possibly burned out a few camera bodies, but still not (hopefully) having taken the best shot ever.
On the 7th and the 8th of May in Warsaw Poland on the Park Kultury Powsin there will be two DISCDOG events in one : AWI Qualifier and FDDO . more infomrations here video
DCDC Warsaw 2010 - Lucka Schonova a Dixi by makychuckie
The Agility Team Champion Dogs Olsberg have organized another agility competition on the 23rd and 24th of april 2011. results here video Kaiseraugst by alaya2345
Here you have the results and videos of the Gåsahoppet 2011 agility competition that was organized by the Oxie BK and Skurups BK in Denmark on the 23rd of april 2011 results here videos Gåsahoppet 2011 by blomlarsen
Date: from the14th to the 15th of may organizers : Klub Agility Fort Location: OLYMPIA wrks, Warsaw, ul. Górczewska 56/60 more infomrations here deadline 30 april video Mickey - agility camp KA FORT 2009 by tofsss
Here you have the results and videos of the qualification for the European Open 2011. The event was organized by the KNK Cynophila club and KC Rdam in Bergschenhoek on the 25th of april 2011 results here videos Dali Jumping Agility KC Rotterdam by Femkeduc
date:7 may location: Badmintonová hala, Na Balkáně 812 Praha-3 Žižkov Kvalifikační závod na Mistrovství světa FCI 2011 v Heelwork to Music a Freestyle deadline: 29 april more informations here video Amazing Joy od Čeníčka dogdancing exam Heelwork to Music, judge: Petra Malá, Praha - Libuš by dreamdogs
Canine Freestyle performance of Kristine Goossens with Havanese Massivus Angel's Dalia Hanna "Dalia" (3 years and 5 months) on the theme song of the film HAPPY FEET (Gia Farrell - Hit me up) during the competition on 23/04/2011 in Balen (Belgium). The routine is a combination of Dog Dance and Irish Dance (heavy shoe) with an American touch. by felicianimali Intermediate class 3rd place! www.felici-animali.be
Here you have the results and videos of the agility Osterturnier 2011 that was held in Wagna , Austria at the ÖGV Flavia Solva on the 24th of april 2011 results here videos 1 Steiermark ÖGV Flavia Solva by rumpelstilzchen1311
On the 8th of may the Svenska Collieklubben Södra LO organize a rally obedience at the Osby Brukshundklubb in Osby , Sweden more informations here and here video Lennarth is doing Rally-O with his German Shepherd. by WaggingTails
when it comes to talk about rally obediece in Italy you can't appoint Laura. She is a highly respected instructor of rally obedience and agility . She also does Pet Therapy and animal-human relationship educational activities in schools. At the Dog Olympic Games she gave us a good result by showing that his commitment and work has been done well. What to write...read this interview and have fun with your dog(after the reading)
warm up questions... you prefer a cup of coffee or tea ? Coffee in the morning , tee in the afternoon
the last time you were cycling ? I don’t remember it
last time you opened the fridge / why? This morning to take some milk for my cup of coffee
Let's move on to something more useful ... to the interview
could you tell our readers a little about yourself I was born and live in Trieste, Italy, I am married and have a son, and at the moment I have Luna, a Cairn Terrier female , 15 years old now, and Mia a Border Collie female , 5 years old. I have always loved dogs , so when I married and had my own house I had my first dog , aGerman shepherd female. So to relate better to my dogs I begun to take part to courses and lectures given by skilful trainers, scientists and everyone could teach me more about dogs. Some of them : R. ABRANTES, R. APLLEBY, S. CLOTHIER, I. DUNBAR, I. FARINAZZO, C. MARZOLI, I. SJOSTEN, B. SOPRANI, S. TRKMAN (alphabetical order!) I like to pass all I have learned to other dog owners so I became became an instructor myself. Now I teach Rally Obedience and Agility to my pupils.
Can you explain what is Vivere il Cane? Vivere il Cane ( To live the dog) is an association of italian dog trainers that also organizes COURSES with important not Italian ethologist or dog trainers to spread a correct information about dogs.
Tell us all about your program. Now I’m preparing for RALLY O competitions in Slovenia and Italy , and also, as soon the weather will be better , I will start to train again in AGILITY, because this winter was too wet and cold to do a good plan , and nor my dog, neither I, are ready for agility competition at the moment.
How much time you devote to training during the week? I train with my dog three times a week , twice agility and once a week Rally O , but it depends also of the season , and if we have to prepare for competitions
You specialize in rally obedience, you did a podium at Olympiad, how it was? It was really F A N T A S T I C! What do you think about the dog olympic games? You have found something to change, some lack? The 2010 D.O.G. was a first time event with a lot of competitors , and it is not simple to organize such a big event. What I found really disturbing the lack of coordination in the schedule of competitions. I took part in Agility and Rally O courses , and I had to compete in the same time in both disciplines, on two different and far away fields . So I choose to compete in Rally O without reconnaissance, and after agility and Jumping courses I have to drive to the Rally O field, where they was just waiting for me , as the last competitor... And my dog MIA was so generous to give me all her concentration and will to follow me in the RALLY O course!!!
How is the rally obedience scene in Italy? It is a new discipline not yet spread . We have two different regulations , one for each association that promotes the discipline, but it is not yet recognized by ENCI , the Italian FCI association. The rules and the exercises are thought to allow every owner that has followed a basic obedience course to make a competition to test his qualification. These competitions are not make only for specific breed like IPO competitions. What are your views regarding Cesar Millan and his dog training techniques? I do not like the technique that Cesar Millan uses to solve the dogs’ problems. He uses only force to inhibit the behavior, just to impress television audience , and the method seems to work , till he is present , but very little changes when the owner is alone , and the price the dog must pay is really high, especially when the problem is caused by fear. What he teaches has nothing to do with an ethological relationship with MAN’S BEST FRIEND. I know that sometimes the dog could be aggressive and dangerous, but more culture could prepare future owners not to buy breeds not suitable to their lifestyle, and the absolute necessity to follow obedience courses , where no coercion methods are teaching. What are the three most common reasons why dog owners comes to you? The dog pull on leash; the dog doesn’t want to stay alone at home; and finally because they want learn how to have a dog who can spend all the time with the owner because it is an happy, educated dog! Plans for the future To improve my capacity to understand dogs, to see always better what they are thinking and feeling I will attend Ivan Farinazzo , Devil’s Lair school in Vicenza. Also because when you are training dogs for competition you have to consider that the quality of the exercises must be at the top, the physical and mental conditions of the dog must be trained as well , with correct amount of time of training and time of rest. Because you can win a competition but you can also “broke” the dog!
Is there anything else you'd like to add? Dogs are the best for me , I cannot live without them!!!!!
Here you have the results and videos of the 1st round of the agility Slovenian National Championship also valid for the WC qualifiers held at the KD Ptuj in Ptuj ,Slovenia on the 23rd of april 2011 results here videos Lu Agility in Ptuj by uchka7
Here you have the results and videos of the agility competition held at the ŠKD Križevci – Ljutomer in Gornja Radgona ,Slovenia on the 16th of april 2011 results here videos Tücsi Agility by birozsofi
This year the FMBB (Federation Mondiale de Berger Belge) organizes the BELGIAN SHEPHERDS world championship 2011 at the Sportpark of Nieuwpoort, Belgium From the 1st to the 5th of June 2011 categories: Mondioring, Obedience, Agility Dead line: 1st of may official site 2011.fmbb.net We'll see if in IPO Skogster Mia will be able to defend the title or Robert Parak will change the history and finally win the IPO FMBB title .But thesearejustguessestheyare notinthe list ofparticipants. What about the Tom Andrykowski in Mondioring .We would have a reconfirmation of the 2010 champion Jos Helsen. With regard the agility section maybe we will see the European Agility 2010 winner Jan Egil Eide(notinlist) that will make the difference and will win the title of the agility FMBB 2011. But there are many other participants that are ready to give their best in front of an audience hopefully very large.
On the 1st of may the JK Dog Center ASD organize an obedience event in Brescia , Italy more informations here video Crufts 2009 Bitch Obedience Championship - Linda & Denim by elbi123
On the 1st of may the HDV de Vijffthienhont organize a rally obedience in Beneden-Leeuwen (Gelderland) ,Netherlands more informations here deadline 26th of april video Rally obedience Tina (Slovenia) by binatyronica
On the 30th of april and on the 1st of may the at the autocamp Bílá Hora, Plzen ,Czech rep.you can join the 1st event of the Hill's CUP 2011 deadline 27th of april more informations here video Hill's CUP Plzeň 2009 by michalzenisek
On the 7th of may you can join the rally obedience event at the Reithalle Cavalli d'Oro in Biberist , Switzerland more informations here deadline 25th of april video Great swiss mountain dog Nuba competing in Rally obedience / Slovenia by NUBANECA
On the 1st of may the Starcan Dog Club organize a mondioring event valid for the qualification for the FMBB 2012 event in Alicante , Spain more informations here video Prueba Starcan 2005::Juan Segura con Sandra by seguracan
Agility with Philipp Müller Schnick
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