Kizmit went lure coursing for the first time. *more pics added post 16*

I realize that it's been a while since I posted anything really but I had such fun and was so proud of the biggest youngest Goonie that I just had to share.

The local sighthound club was having a lure coursing practice this weekend and one of the clients at worked suggested taking Kizmit out and giving him a chance to do some straight line lures. So we go out today thinking that all Kiz would be doing is a couple of straight line runs and that would be it...it wasn't, one of the club members helped me show Kiz the lure a couple of times (picture Kizmit running after it dragging me along behind him) then told me to just watch for a little bit, then next thing I know we were running the whole course...not once but twice and quite well I must say. He did so good in fact that some of the club members suggested that I take him out again next week and maybe get him certified so he can run in trials in the future, still thinking about that. Anyhoo my friend came along with me with her camera to take some pictures and to catch Kiz if need be and I thought I would share. So here they are.

Sitting nicely waiting for a treat when we first got there.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ng/sitting.jpg

Watching the lure and other dogs go
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...andsomeboy.jpg

Wondering just what his mommy is doing...he pulled me over trying to get to the lure.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...rsing/ouch.jpg

Waiting for the tally-ho from the hunt master
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...sing/ready.jpg

more to come...

Right after being let go.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...g/takeoff1.jpg

Running full tilt after the lure
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ng/running.jpg

It looks like he's floating here.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...g/floating.jpg

and last but not least just him taking a corner after the lure.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2.../cornering.jpg

Uh! He is such a gorgeous dog. I absolutely love the first picture. He looks sooo Egyptian. And the action running shots, beautiful!!
Way to go, Kizmit, on your first lure course. :D :D

That's awesome! Good job Kizmit! :D

I've always wanted to see lure coursing in person. One day I shall have a whippet and try my hand at it. :)

Wow, Kizmit is AMAZING! Seeing sighthounds in action always make me go :eek:.

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Originally Posted by Shelteez2

That's awesome! Good job Kizmit! :D

I've always wanted to see lure coursing in person. One day I shall have a whippet and try my hand at it. :)

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There's a lure coursing trail coming up in September sometime out at wet creek. I have the premium at home on my computer so I can check out the date for you if you want.

Wow, it looks like Kizmit not only did well but had a lot of fun doing it. Can't get better than that. He is such a beautiful dog and obviously a very fast runner. Whoever took the picture and whatever camera they used were very good.

Yay, Kizmit! I like the third picture from the bottom where you are in motion, but I especially like the second one from the top because I can see your excited face! I think your mom is proud of you! I am glad you did a great job and had fun. :D

why have you not posted like zillion pics of Kiz?... I´m in love with that boy!!! he looks soooo great and big... and just stunning...

LOL at you being pulled ;) :p

he sure had a great time... thank you for sharing this gorgeous boy in action WOW!!

Way to go Kizmit, nothing better than seeing a dog doing what they were bred to do :).

Wow! It's easy to see that he was born to do that!

Gorgeous Kizmet! I very good friend of mine had a Ibizen Hound that he took out lure coursing, and I went along a couple of times. It truly is a wonderful sight. The dogs take to it so naturally. Good job, Kizmet.

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Originally Posted by Crikit

There's a lure coursing trail coming up in September sometime out at wet creek. I have the premium at home on my computer so I can check out the date for you if you want.

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That'd be awesome. Thanks!

I'll have to agree with the others, it is very obvious he was born to run his bum off like that. The action photos are marvelous to look at. I never knew there were such events as lure coursing... seems very neat and prompted me to look up a few videos of the sport on YouTube. :)

Oh my gosh, just look at him go! Sure looks like he knows what he's doing that's for sure!

So glad that you shared this with us:D

Hugs to him and the whole gang!

thanks for the nice comments everyone.

Took Kizmit coursing again today, he did even better today then he did last week. Once again we did 2 runs, the first one by himself where he happily chased the lure barking at it the entire time, followed by his certification run with a friends Saluki. The certification run is done to show that the dog can run safely with another dog on course. Kizmit had no problems what so ever even when Jaeda stuck her butt in is face and he was easily certified which means I can now start running him in lure coursing trails.

Anyhoo my friends husband had their camera there today and got a couple of more wonderful shots of Kizmit that I just had to share.

Barking at the lure during his first run.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ng/barking.jpg

Getting ready to go for his second run...he was pulling so hard it's not even funny.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ing/ready2.jpg

Starting his second run
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...g/starting.jpg

and finally catching the lure.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...gotthelure.jpg

Nothing better than seeing dogs doing what they were bred to do. Love his taking off pic. :D

that's awesome!!!
I often wondered if Shaianne would like something like that but wasn't able to find anything around here before she passed away.
GO KIZ GO!

Great photos! Wow is Kizmit ever stunning! :eek: Seriously, he is one handsome dog, congrats on him doing so well on the lure coursing! I love the cones in the photos too. ;) I think we need to see more pics of the entire goonie crew!