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Volume 20 • Issue 3 • MARCH 2025
Canine Musical Freestyle By Susan Spisak
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anine Musical Freestyle, also known as freestyle, dog dancing, and heelwork to music is a modern sport that is a mix of obedience training, tricks, dance, theatrics, costumes, and props that show creative interaction between a team of a person and their dog to music. There are several organizations in the country--and worldwide--and the terminology used may differ among them. Its current origins date back to the 1980’s, but it’s believed dancing dogs were found in art from Aztec tombs, then showcased by street, circus, and vaudeville musical dog acts. Diana Logan, CPDT-KA® (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed), dog enthusiast and trainer in North Yarmouth, said Canine Musical Freestyle is her passion. She explained why, “Canine Musical Freestyle combines some of my favorite things into one package: music, movement, tricks training,
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