Canine Musical Freestyle, or canine freestyle - as it is sometimes

called, is a choreographed set of moves performed to music by

dog and handler.  Divisions range from pre-novice, novice,

intermediate, advanced and  masters. It is a world-wide sport - and

hence the name - World Canine Musical Freestyle Sport.

Both the dog and handler share the spotlight and are judged equally.  The dog and handler may perform moves that

are at any distance from each other.

The nice thing about doing canine musical freestyle is that, even while competing, you can talk and encourage your

dog throughout the entire program.  This really helps relieve stress on the part of the dog and handler. The bond

between handler and dog grows and most importantly it is enjoyable to both.

Canine Dressage is a fairly new division in the Paws 2 Dance organization. It differs from canine musical freestyle in

that the main focus is on heeling. Tricks may be included but they will mainly be used for transition purposes with 90%

of the routine done in heeling position.

When heeling, whether it is forward, backward, parallel etc. the dog must be in heeling position.  If the dog is out of

position the team will not get any credit for that particular portion of the routine.  Heeling done at different tempos is

also a move the judge will be looking for. The music will be your cue to where the various types of heeling will occur. 

Heeling executed with high leg kicks will be a bonus to the team.

Precise heeling and good use of the music tempo to make the routine interesting will be the key to a well executed

routine.  For more specific information see the Canine Dressage on the Divisions page.

In 2010 Paws 2 Dance will be 10

years old!  We are going to

celebrate.

Excitement is building and Creativity

is flowing. Plans are progressing for

a birthday party like the world has

never seen before.

Check back to our site often for

details of this ‘world first’

presentation.

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