Members and Their Havanese

One thing that all our members have in common is that we live with a little dog with a can-do attitude. There is nothing that our little dogs won't do for us and all they ask for in return, is a lot of hugs, kisses and, of course, some yummy training treats.

Here are just a few of the activities that our members currently do with their Havanese and things that you can do with your dog when you get one.

Agility: Our dogs learn how to maneuver through an obstacle course that consists of a dog walk, pause table, open and closed tunnels, A-frames, weave poles, teeter-totter and a variety of jumps. Havanese have a great time running the course and sometimes forget that they have to do the obstacles in a certain order. It is also great exercise for our members since they have to run along with their dogs.

Obedience: While we all want our dogs to be obedient, some of us go on to train our dogs to compete in obedience trials. Our dogs are taught to walk by our side, sit and stay when we tell them to and come to us when we call them. Those that want to go on will be happy to know that Havanese excel in this activity.

Freestyle Dancing: Yes, you heard it right!! Our dogs love music and love to dance. The more experienced dancers can be seen doing demos at dog shows and at special dog-related events. Those new to the sport can be found entertaining their family and friends.

Tricks: Havanese are natural clowns and our members have come to realize that there is no trick that they can't teach their dog. One of our members has Havanese that will jump on and ride a skateboard down a ramp. Training your dog to do tricks comes in handy when you want to entertain your friends and relatives. They can even be taught to ring a bell when they want to go outside.

Flyball: Some of our members are becoming interested in Flyball. This is a high-energy sport where two teams of four dogs run against each other in a relay race. They race to a fly ball box, catch a tennis ball that is released into the air and race back so their team mate can do the same.

Canine Good Citizen: Some of our members have obtained a CGC title for their dogs. The dog has to pass a variety of control type tests that show they are well behaved around other people and other dogs. Dogs must have this if they want to gain their Therapy Title.

Therapy Titles: Like the Canine Good Citizen title, some of our Havanese have obtained their Therapy dog titles. Passing this test allows dogs to enter facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes. Our Havanese have a way to bring a smile to those who have little to smile about.

Hollywood Spotlight: Some our member's Havanese have appeared on TV shows, Stage Plays and in training videos. This goes right along with the trick training and there is no end to what you can train your dog to do.

Hiking/Walking: Instead of paying big money for health clubs, our members found that after they got their Havanese they started getting more exercise by walking their dogs and eating out at outdoor restaurants. It is not that the Havanese needs the exercise. It was just that when they walked their dogs, they started meeting so many new and interesting people. The first thing out of the strangers mouth is always, " Oh, what a cute little dog; what kind is it?" Before you know it, you have another person who just has to have a Havanese.

Swimming: Havanese take to water like ducks if, and only if, you start them off young. The only draw back, that one of our members found when they let their dogs go swimming, is that it takes a lot longer to dry their pup then it does to let them get wet.

Fun Matches: Several times a year, our members get together for a puppy match to show off our newest puppies. Along with the puppy judging we have a fun raffle, auction and sometimes we have a puppy costume contest. Whatever else we do at these matches, our members and dogs always have a good time and a lot of fun.

Conformation: Most people know about Dog Shows sponsored by the American Kennel Club. In fact, attending a dog show is a great way to meet people that own Havanese or who are breeders of our little best friends! Many of our HCSC members show their Havanese at AKC sponsored events throughout the country, and two of our members showed their dogs in the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York City this year. Also, three of our members received invitations to the AKC/Eukanuba Classic for 2002, with one of them taking Best of Opposite Sex at the Classic. It was a good year for the Havanese in Southern California!!

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