The better dogs find their way to Nuvali

MANILA, Philippines - The country’s top dog sports competitors will make a mad dash for top honors in the “The Better Dog Games” at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The event will be held on Oct. 22 and 23 and will feature the Philippine Dog Agility Association (PDAA) national dog agility championships, back-to-back with the country’s first SkyHoundz disc dog championships.

Human-dog teams from Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, and Manila will engage in friendly competition to earn titles for their dogs. Families, friends and their companion dogs are invited to enjoy this unique event and applaud these talented canine athletes. Spectators that register with their dogs will be treated to a variety of fun games like Temptation Alley, a Jack Russell Terrier hurdle race, and an Easter egg hunt for human and pet dog tandems. Admission is free for spectators.

International guest speakers and judges include Jeff Perry, world disc dog champion and co-founder of Hyperflite. Perry will be hold a disc dog clinic and officiate in the SkyHoundz disc dog competition. President of the Penang Dog Agility Association of Malaysia, Adrienne Lim will be a judge at the dog agility competition. Rayna Stout, canine training and behavior specialist, will demonstrate the extraordinary skills of her dog Lyric, a Toty Collie.

The BetterDog Games will also highlight two new and exciting dog sports, K9 Nosework and Rally Obedience. K9 Nosework borrows elements of explosive/drug detection training for pet recreation. In a race against time, the dogs are required to locate a target odor  an essential oil  through a variety of environments. Rally Obedience builds on traditional obedience competition and makes it fun.

BetterDog Canine Behavior Center is the country’s first professional dog training facility that teaches and encourages owners to train their own dogs. In partnership with AyalaLand, BetterDog promises pet dog enthusiasts a truly enriching and unforgettable two days of fun and games set against the breathtaking views of Nuvali.

For more information, call BetterDog Canine Behavior Center at 886-5918 or visit www.betterdog.com.ph.