Testimonial

Thank you, Mike for helping me with my Rhodesian ridgeback – Alisa.
We have been coming to your practices for a couple years now.
Here is my story:
As one of eligible sighhounds, Alisa can participate in LGRA (Large Gazehound Racing Association) or 200 yards straight racing and/or NOTRA (National Oval Track Racing Association) – 360 meter oval racing competition. Both of these types of racing events start with the dog breaking from a metal box with 4 slots These boxes are very small – dog can barely turn inside. When the boxes open – it makes a very loud and scary bang which can be very intimidating for dogs that are new to the sport. Alisa was scared coming out of the box and would look for her mom instead of racing down the track. We tried to help her out with food and boxes practice – no difference. We failed about six times in LGRA competition before I thought about brining my dog to the Lure Coursing Practice and introduce her to the Racing Sport without any distraction.She did great at the practice! She was shaking and screaming – “Give me the bunny!” We practiced a couple times before I put her back to competition.Now that she knows what this game is all about – she could care less about box! The practice helps her adjust to the box and figure out that the way to the “bunny” is through the box. Today Alisa is 2 points away from getting her Gazehound Racing Champion Title in LGRA. In 2008 Alisa ranked as one of the Top 10 NOTRA dogs in country.
Thank you Mike for helping me discovers a Champion in my dog.
I have another dog – Welsh Pembroke Corgi who loves the racing as much as her Titled Sister!
Just look at the pictures and watch the videos!
Oksana, Alisa the ridgeback and Tara the Corgi,  Delran, NJ

Alisa Lure Coursing Practice

Having a venue like the Colt’s Neck Lure Coursing practice is awesome.  I have a young RR that does not get the idea of turning.  She is a very accomplished LGRA and NOTRA runner, but those are either straight or an oval…a continuous run.  The lure coursing practices have shown us that she can course, but she needs to build confidence and follow a lure that makes turns.  Without the benefit of these practices, it would cost me an entry fee to ‘test’ her coursing and there are not many coursing trials…so her ability to gain experience would take forever. The practices at Colt’s Neck are fun.  They are well organized and an invaluable opportunity for me to work with my dogs in a fun, safe, no pressure environment.  

Laurie O. Teagan and Savana,  Marlton, NJ