Archive for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Archive for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Dog duels

April 29, 2009

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Kim Clark gives Tank a touch-up. They may be athletes, but the dogs that participate in agility contests are pampered too, though maybe not quite as much as their show dog cousins.

Kim Clark gives Tank a touch-up. They may be athletes, but the dogs that participate in agility contests are pampered too, though maybe not quite as much as their show dog cousins.

The joy of jumping is evident on the face of canine competitor Tizzy, owned by Jane Burlinson.

The joy of jumping is evident on the face of canine competitor Tizzy, owned by Jane Burlinson.

Having short legs doesn’t put Sue Roeder’s dog, Parkir, at a disadvantage when competing in agility competitions.

Having short legs doesn’t put Sue Roeder’s dog, Parkir, at a disadvantage when competing in agility competitions.

Having short legs doesn’t put Sue Roeder’s dog, Parkir, at a disadvantage when competing in agility competitions.

Having short legs doesn’t put Sue Roeder’s dog, Parkir, at a disadvantage when competing in agility competitions.

They fly over hurdles and through rings, they weave back and forth in snake-like fashion, they teeter, then totter — all with dazzling speed. They are the canine athletes of the agility course.

Recently Payson played host to a gathering of these talented canine athletes and their owners at a Dogs on Course in North America event at Payson Elementary School.

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