http://http://www.highmesadogs.org Zuke`s Natura Pet Pangaea
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http://http://www.highmesadogs.org Zuke`s Natura Pet Pangaea
Malinois in Mondioring Mondioring is an F.C.I.authorized international protection sport developed in the late 1980s by representatives from every major country with a protection sport. This new dog sport was designed to "level the playing ground" and allow competitors from any of the world’s disciplines to compete in a common dog sport. French Ring, Belgian Ring, Schutzhund and KNPV all were represented. The result is a dog sport that combines the best of all of these sports: Mondioring. Like most protection sports, Mondioring has a series of exercises to be executed by the dog/handler team in the categories of obedience, agility (jumps) and protection. At the Mondioring III level, there are a total of 17 exercises, completed without interruption, and lasting approximately 45 minutes. Each trial (competition) is based in a theme – much like a theatre set up on a field. Props, scenarios, distractions are placed at strategic points on the trial field. While the exercises remain the same from trial to trial, the order and the field setup will change with each judge’s own creativity. This enables the judge to observe the dog’s work character independent of the handler’s assistance. 5 High Mesa Malinois High Mesa provides its members with a network of trainers and professionals who provide a valuable source of information and support. Through our membership we seek to provide activities that promote the temperament, health, agility, and spirit of not only the Belgian Malinois, but all working dogs. High Mesa Malinois is a local area club in association with the American Working Malinois Association (AWMA) and the United States Mondioring Association (USMRA). Both are part of the American Working Dog Federation (AWDF), formed to preserve and protect our working breeds. Contact: Terry Miller 505-672-9061 [email protected] http://http://www.highmesadogs.org High Mesa is a non-profit member of the American Working Malinois Association (AWMA) and the American Working Dog Federation (AWDF). Our activities are funded though donations and our much appreciated full sponsors: Natura-Innova dog foods, Zukes healthy dog treats, and Pet Pangaea in Los Alamos New Mexico. Zuke’s Natura 6 Our members train with various dog clubs and associations in the area of New Mexico and Southern Colorado and include online members from around North America. We have joined together to share our dedication and love for the Belgian Malinois in show, work, service, and sport. These include many activities in which the Malinois excels: Schutzhund, Mondioring, French Ring, Agility and even flyball and dock diving. In work we promote the use of Malinois as dedicated partners in many jobs including SAR, Scent Detection, Guide, Hearing, and Police K-9. Pet Pangaea 1 Malinois in Schutzhund The Belgian Malinois is quick in mind and body enabling him to excel in a variety of different disciplines. The traits that make this breed successful in sports such as Schutzhund and Mondioring also make for success in many other arenas. Some of our members specialize in a single sport or work, but many are cross training across various disciplines. Schutzhund is a competitive three-phase sport in which dogs and handlers use skills for obedience, tracking, and protection. Originally designed as a breed test for the German Shepherd Dogs to breed for police and military work, it has become a popular sport for many working breeds. Though the Belgian Malinois has a long tradition in the Ring sports, the breed has also become very competitive in Schutzhund. Schutzhund is intended to demonstrate the dog's intelligence and utility. As a working trial, Schutzhund measures the dog's mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage, and trainability. The Schutzhund sport has various oversight organizations in the U.S. including USA and DVG. The AWMA is a FCI member club and therefore follows the rules of the FCI International IPO program. 2 Malinois at Work The Malinois has become a popular choice for law enforcement–excelling at patrol work, narcotics and explosives detection. The Malinois has been bred to do a job, and do it well. Important work is being done with Malinois in a variety of search jobs including both Urban and Wilderness search and rescue, trailing, and cadaver. Though the Malinois is a very active breed, he is also sensitive to the needs of his human partner which can make this breed an excellent service or guide dog. A keen awareness of their surroundings enables the Malinois to act as hearing ear dogs. With their playful and creative personality they can make excellent therapy dogs too. 3 Malinois Versatility The AWMA is focusing on the development and implementation of the Malinois in accordance with the FCI standard. In general appearance the Malinois is a sturdy, well-proportioned, medium size square dog. The color ranges from light fawn to a deep rich red or mahogany. Generally the Belgian Malinois has a black mask up to and including the eye area, the ears are black and the tip of the tail is almost always black. The coat is short, dense, and durable. Perfected to gather, drive, and protect flocks, the Malinois and other shepherds of the 1800's developed skills unique to their country of origin. The Malinois was developed for endurance and has a natural tendency to be in motion, is enthusiastic and remarkably quick, and can still be found working and competing in herding. The modern Malinois compete successfully in many sports. They compete in agility, weight pulling, lure coursing, and some even dabble as bird dogs! They can be found eagerly winning with teams in flyball and breaking records in dock diving. They are truly one of the most versatile of the breeds. 4