Does your dog take off running at the sight of a squirrel or rabbit? Does your dog respond more to the sight of “prey”, rather than the scent? If your dog is a purebred sighthound (like a Greyhound, Saluki, Irish Wolfhound, or Whippet) or just acts like one, your dog may love lure coursing! Lure coursing was developed in the 1960s as a safer alternative to open field hunting. The event recreates the physical aspects of open field coursing, allowing sighthounds the thrill of chasing a moving object. Rather than pursuing a frightened jackrabbit, the dogs chase a simple white … Continue reading →