About Us
Traditionally dog clubs have held conformation dog shows to show off and compete with their breeding programs, to promote the purebred dog, and to further what these dogs were typically bred for. While the all-breed conformation shows are rich in tradition, formality, and purpose, many people feel that the world of dog sports also has great appeal as they seek to be more active with their dogs. Dog sports encompasses such events and activities as agility, disc dog, dock diving, canine freestyle and flyball. Additionally, many people find themselves with a companion dog of questionable heritage (i.e. your all american mixed breed) with the energy to accomplish great things. Dog sports allow dogs of all types to compete whether purebred or mixed breed.
This website was created to help advance dog sports in our area.
- JUNIOR HANDLERS CLICK HERE FOR YOUR OWN WEBSITE WITH INFORMATION ON CLASSES, TRIALS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND OTHER GREAT LINKS!
***FOLLOW US ON FIDO'S BLOGSPOT AS WE DISCUSS DOG TRAINING, TAKE PART IN OPPORTUNITIES AROUND OUR COMMUNITY, AND GIVE AN OVERVIEW OF VARIOUS DOG EVENTS THROUGHOUT OUR STATE.***
About Our Club
First Dog Sports was created to promote dog sports in the White Mountains. Its members are active primarily in agility training and competition, competing in DOCNA, USDAA, AKC and UKI. Additionally we have pursued information and experience in other dog sports such as herding, flyball, disc dog, and dock diving. We enjoy being with other people who like to be athletic with their dogs. First Dog Sports will be home to many trials and dog sports events in the future. Currently we host two DOCNA agility trials a year, Mother's Day weekend in May and Labor Day weekend in September. We are also a USDAA club affiliate and are hosting USDAA agility trials in June and September, including Junior Handler trials.
Looking for More Information?
Premiums to our agility trials can be found on our Calendar Page
For information regarding anything agility try
GOOGILITY
Contact us for more information on classes, training opportunities, or for a club application. We also have club shirts and other club-wear availalbe for sale.
Contact Kevin at FiDo Sports
Our Training Philosophy
One of the things we have discovered through our own training and teaching experiences is the importance of proper teaching. Getting a good foundation is critical to positive successes and in creating a partnership your dog.
We are in the process of developing our Foundations curriculum which includes principles and concepts taught by Susan Garrett and influenced by Leslie McDevitt's Control Unleashed. We have members who have been to classes and seminars and have learned the importance of Foundations teaching particularly prior to teaching agility. We believe this class should preceed any other classes.
As we look forward to Spring/Summer 2011, FiDo Sports has flyball training sessions, USDAA agility trials, DOCNA agility trials, Junior Handler classes and trials, and many other events and classes planned!
Spring/Summer 2011
Classes
Currently we have a flyball class that meets once a month at Archibeque Memorial Park in Show Low. Starting in May we will be going back to our once a week practice/ training schedule.
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Friends of FiDo Program
What is a friend of FiDo?
First Dog Sports has come to appreciate the generous help and support of our friends. We have realized how important you are to our success and would like to recognize each and every one of you by expressing our thanks and by keeping you informed of our events.
Think of it this way: You are members of our group without having to attend meetings. No annual membership dues and you get a cool T-shirt too!
If you would like to be an official friend of FiDo please purchase one of our T-shirts for $10.00. In addition to your cool T-shirt, we will put you on our email list for announcements and our mailing list for our twice a year newsletter.
Contact us for more information at Friends of FiDo.
Our Dogs In The Spotlight
Jillaroo, a Queensland Red Healer, is owned by Kevin Bebee. Jill is a little dynamo who is still in training for agility. This girl is going to be fast! Kevin currently competes with his older Red Healer, Tyler, in DOCNA and USDAA agility.
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