[JohnTruthman]

This dog runs the obsticle course so fast the owner can't keep up even when he uses short cuts:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d0d_1328464020

 

[trainingjunkie]

Very fast! Too bad he didn't stick the contacts. Otherwise he would be hard to beat!

 

[Gofygure]

That video just makes me want a GSP all over again. That's some crazy athleticism.

We've caught Lucy going in excess of 30 miles per hour with the quad, but she'd never be able to go over obstacles with the focus that dog shows.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Lamora]

all i can say is "WOW"

 

[+two]

Yeah... I want a GSP.

 

[ArlosMom]

That's amazing.

 

[Alerondogs]

Love this! Really like seeing less typical breeds flying around the agility course.

I couldn't really tell if the dog hit the contacts or not TBH. Dogs aren't required to stay on the contacts, only to get at least one toenail in

 

[Abbylynn]

Wow! ... was he ever aiming to please! .... good dog!

 

[reynosa_k9's]

I loved this video! What really made me smile is that it's obvious that dog is having a blast running that course. Impressive speed and focus.

 

[sassafras]

That dog is gonna just wreck his wrists if he doesn't learn a little self control, though.

 

[Kyllobernese]

It is fun to watch a dog that enjoys it so much but he did miss every contact and almost had a flyoff on the teeter as he jumped off before it hit the ground. He would certainly be a winner in any class without contact equipment, like Jumpers and Steeplechase.

 

[Alerondogs]

That dog is gonna just wreck his wrists if he doesn't learn a little self control, though.

Not exactly sure what you mean by "wreck his wrists"?

 

[sassafras]

Not exactly sure what you mean by "wreck his wrists"?

He's going to injure himself (specifically, his carpi or "wrists") if that's the way he always runs a course.

 

[wvasko]

Yeah... I want a GSP.

Just picture if you will, something moving that fast all of a sudden swapping ends and slamming into a stylish point and then you flushing a big fat old Pheasant and killing it. Or just letting the bird fly.

 

[Alerondogs]

He's going to injure himself (specifically, his carpi or "wrists") if that's the way he always runs a course.

What makes you say that? There are lots of fast agility dogs who are sound into old age.

 

[sassafras]

What makes you say that? There are lots of fast agility dogs who are sound into old age.

As others have mentioned, he's not hitting his contacts properly. It's my understanding that the contacts are there at least in part to prevent dogs from jumping off obstacles too fast and/or from too high habitually. IF this is how he always runs and isn't just a case of occasional overexuberance, he's going to hurt himself. JMO.

 

[trainingjunkie]

Bailing on contact obstacles is pretty dangerous and puts a ton of pressure on the front legs and shoulders. It's also not good for the back and the neck. The primary reason that dogs need to hit their contacts is for the safety and longevity of the dog.

While his speed is, without question, absolutely amazing and stupifying, his control is lacking. He would be disqualified in any venue because of his missed contacts and the contacts are there for his safety.

Agility is a balance of speed and control. This particular dog is INCREDIBLE. But he appears, in this video at least, to need to go back and learn contacts.

 

[Pawzk9]

Love this! Really like seeing less typical breeds flying around the agility course.

I couldn't really tell if the dog hit the contacts or not TBH. Dogs aren't required to stay on the contacts, only to get at least one toenail in

Several times he totally missed the contacts.

 

[sizzledog]

I agree with the others - I would have liked to see more control. I've seen dogs at our local trials that run just as fast, but much cleaner.

 

[Alerondogs]

Several times he totally missed the contacts.

Yeah I went back and watched more closely and he was definitely jumping over the yellow. I still think the speed is impressive on a "non-traditional breed" though