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Freestyle
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Canine Freestyle is a choreographed performance organized with music, illustrating the training and joyful relationship of a dog and handler team. In Canine Freestyle, heel work can be combined with other moves such as leg weaving, sending the dog away, moving together at a distance, and more dramatic tricks such as jumping, spinning, bowing, rolling over. Dancing in place, and other innovative actions where the dog plays off the dance moves of the trainer are encouraged. A popular finishing trick for some routines is for the dog to jump into the trainer's arms, or over his or her back. Freestyle is an excellent discipline to illustrate the conformation and movement of the dog. The reach, drive and beauty of an athletic, trained dog moving to music can take one’s breath away. For more information, visit Canine Freestyle Federation, Inc. or the World Canine Freestyle Organization. |