Sport where they use their brain, not all braun? - Page 8

Thanks for the pointers on how the different areas make accommodations. We will see.

Great dog Blitzen. I would bet you are very accurate on Bev's thought.

Fawndallas, wouldn't mind if you would recant what you stated I said on page 3 about the AKC event.

I went to a local schutzhund club to watch last fall. The president of the club carries an oxygen tank around, and one of the other members wears a full knee brace.

Now, if only I could get time off on the weekends...  sounds like my kind of club!

Okay, I have a question, and don't take it the wrong way... but are you by chance an Aspie, fawndallas? Is that part of your disability? That would explain it for me. 

It matters not to me, or if any one else is, I don't care one whit, except if I know, I can now adjust.

Herding is a great sport where dogs must use their brains. So is obedience, tracking, and IPO If you are disable most likely SAR will become difficult on your health. Unlike sport / herding / tracking in SAR someone's life might depend on your speed and efficent work in finding them. I loved SAR for many years with few different dog partners over the years. But when my health took a drastic turn for the worst I stop doing SAR, because it wouldn't be fair to my team / the lost person. I am currently medically disabled and on dialysis, I swear my dogs keep me healthier and help bring so much join into our lives. I go for IPO training 3x a week and 2x a week for herding with my dogs. In between that time normally enroll in obedience and agility class with puppies we've held back. Once you get going in working your dogs then get hooked there is no going back. You'll find it's much easier than you think to over come most disabilities with your dog. Your dog and club will learn to work with you. My dog Ellex has learn to read when I'm not feeling well / weak / short of breath. He'll slow down and slightly lean into me while heeling, so I can place my hand on his shoulders. I use him almost like a walker and for support. But if my levels are really off / going to get really sick soon he'll walk between my legs to push me up on him like I'm riding a horse to literally walk me off the field to my car. I know when he does that I better get home or seek medical attention. My other two females help make training easier by retrieving everything I need and they too will pull me back to the car if I don't seem to be right physically. It's really amazing they each learn to read me so closely by our increase bond through training and working together. Plus lots of cuddle time at night too. Don't be afraid to get out there and try the different venues with your dogs until you find the right fit. Most clubs, dog people and trainers are very welcoming.