M A N R O S E Old English Sheepdogs

Agility

A course with jumps, see-saw, ‘A’ ramp, hoops, tunnels and weaving poles etc the course is timed and clean correct working in the shortest possible time will win. Different classes for size of dogs and ability for their class.

Clicker Training

To work with a clicker (a gadget that makes a clicking sound). It is used immediately after the dog has correctly done what is asked of it. Firstly you train with treats - later just the 'click' noise is the benefit.

Discdogging

Playing with a Dog Frisbee /disc

Dog Dancing

Dancing with your dog. You choreograph a piece of music for yourself and the dog to dance to. This is very nice to watch and the audience can relate to the pair. An enthusiastic dog is a joy to watch.

Dogging

Formed for the words Dog & Jogging - means Jogging with the dog. Also very popular walking, biking and hiking

Education Training

See at your Kennel club or local club what courses are offered.

Family dog -companion- dog

This course is to train a dog to behave well as a family dog. There are several levels that can be reached by passing tests.

Flyball

Imported from USA & England. Speed game with a ball. The dog has to go over 4 barriers to press the activator, then to catch the ball and bring it as quickly as possible to the goal.

Field trials

The dog tries to find the trail with the help of his nose.

Dog racing

Specially for Greyhounds - mostly on a special racing course. Just for fun also done with bobtail at our Clubshows.

Dog owner-Brevet

given with a certificate by the Swiss Kennel Club. On optional base. Some villages give a discount against the dog tax if you are holder of this brevet. (here in Switzerland)

Hunting dog traning

Not really the thing for our breed

Junior Dog Training - Sachkunde-Ausweis

A training course subsequent to the Puppy-Play training. Often including the Brevet which is obligatory for everyone who has a new dog for all Swiss. It's named "Sachkunde-Ausweis".

Help - and social dog

Application for handicapped/visually or hearing impaired people. Social dogs are used to work at homes for the elderly, children's homes or remedial pedagogic therapies.

Avalanche dog

Usually a search dog for avalanche conditions, to find survivors. Exams on different levels

Mantraling

Man hunt using the extremely good sense of smell of the dogs

Mondioring

Arbeit Hund und Hundeführer - Unterordnung, Sprünge, Arbeit mit Figuranten in verschiedensten Umgebungen. Prüfungen - Weltmeisterschaften

Mobility

Obstacle course similar to the horse course. The idea is to get the dog used to objects and obstacles from the environment in a playful way. Attention is given to the proper execution and not the speed.

Obedience

Is a dog sport in which a dog works happily with his master, completes a variety of set exercises using controlled behaviour in different situations. Examinations - Championships

Rescue dog

The dog searches for people buried in rubble. Important assistance after earthquakes, explosions, building collapse etc.

Show Ring Training

For people who want to learn properly how to show a dog in a beauty competition. Link
We are happy to give advice to MANROSE Owners how to present and prepare an OES for the Show.

Sachkunde-Ausweis
Dog holder brevet -

Compulsory courses, for all dog owners in Switzerland who have a dog born after 01.09.08.

Medical Rescue dog

The Medical Dog looks in rough terrain, in the forest for missing persons and objects.

Herding

For many years this was the main task of the Bobtail. Today, he is careful with his passion for family, because very few owners are able to offer him a flock of sheep. For the Sports of Herding Border Collies are usually used. Herding is the interaction between a shepherd and dog evaluated in driving and holding together the flock - works also with other animals such as geese

Mushing

The dog is hitched to a dog sled to pull it. This can be operated as a competitive sport. But you can also book a session as an experience event (without using your own dog)

Schutzhund - Protection dogs

Not been recommended for OES. for More Information see Link for TSK

Skijöring

Winter Sports originated from Scandinavia. The athlete can pull on ski's. in conjunction with dogs in this case by a dog. In general, the draft horse can also be a horse or equipment with an engine.

self-invented games

Get your imagination going. Search games - ball games etc. - The main thing is for the dog to be motivated and have fun.

Tellington-Touch

This is a method used by Linda Tellington-Jones to make a connection with the dog while the animal is softly touched and caressed using various hand strokes.

Vierkampf- 4 disciplines sport

Contains; obedience training, hurdles, slalom and obstacle course. Cross-country running