OBEDIENCE, AGILITY AND THERAPY
The BBCA not only promotes the breed in the show ring but also in the areas of obedience, agility, and as therapy/service dogs. We are excited to introduce you to a few of our Biewers whose hearts belong to these special activities.
"Beau"
Beau is owned and Loved by Norma Jean of PA. He is a Certified Therapy Dog who frequents nursing homes and other organizations when he’s not spreading the love. He enjoys Frisbee and Agility.
"Itzi"
Itzi is owned and loved by Dee Ashley of CA. He is also a Certified Therapy Dog and has participated in the read to me program at the Library. He has made special trips to the Veteran's Hospital and the Loma Linda Children's Hospital in the past. Itzi is also a trained and licensed Hearing Service Dog.
"Gesina"
Owned and loved by Susan of VA
Since retiring from Windy Hill Biewers, Gesina has completed formal obedience training and earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate. Gesina is currently testing to become a Certified Therapy Dog; and is looking forward to sharing happiness and smiles with those she meets.
Owned and loved by Susan of VA
Since retiring from Windy Hill Biewers, Gesina has completed formal obedience training and earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate. Gesina is currently testing to become a Certified Therapy Dog; and is looking forward to sharing happiness and smiles with those she meets.
"Nikki"
Niki is also owned and loved by Susan of VA. Nikki is following in her fur sister's paw prints by completing four levels of obedience classes and will be testing for the CGC certificate soon. As she matures, Therapy training will be in her future as well.
"Reggie"
Reggie is owned and loved by Janet of FL. As a registered therapy dog, Reggie is a member of Space Coast Therapy Dogs. Reggie enjoys turning tears into smiles at area hospitals, assisted living facilities, and enjoys participating in the read to dogs program at the library.
Resources For Obedience, Agility And Therapy Services
Information for therapy certifications and training:
http://www.therapydogorganizations.net/
Competitive agility events are held by the following organizations:
American Kennel Club (AKC) www.akc.org
United States Dog Agility Assn (USDAA) www.usdaa.com
North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) www.nadac.com
Canine Performance Events (CPE) www.k9cpe.com
United Kennel Club (UKC) www.ukcdogs.com
With the exception of AKC events, all breeds are allowed to participate.
