| The Extreme Sports Dog Hall of Fame has a new | | | | another possibility and even rock climbing is now |
| member, Chibi a nine year old rescue dog who is | | | | possible with special harnesses made for dogs. |
| showing that senior dogs can be as active as their | | | | There is also another thing that we can learn |
| younger peers. | | | | from Chibi's story. With patience and discipline, |
| David Williams is Chibi's owner and he says the | | | | even the most misunderstood dog can turn into a |
| homeless puppy was hard to train at first. Williams | | | | star. |
| began teaching Chibi tricks like spinning around and | | | | Training a dog can mean a lot of things. Behavior |
| jumping through hoops to use up the dog's | | | | training can teach your dog to become a good |
| boundless energy. Today Chibi has an impressive | | | | citizen, including housetraining, good behavior |
| resume with all kinds of mad skills, such as riding | | | | around other people and dogs and everything that |
| on a motorcycle. Chibi's latest adventure was | | | | makes dogs pleasant companions. |
| hitting the waves on a special wakeboard. | | | | Obedience training refers to teaching your pet to |
| Wakeboarding is similar to water skiing in that the | | | | perform certain activities. This is usually done for |
| wakeboarder is towed behind a boat at a speed | | | | training's sake and not to modify the dog's |
| of about 20 mph. Instead of skis, a single board is | | | | behavior. There are dogs that can be easily |
| used which is similar to a snowboard. | | | | taught specific tasks but still have bad behavior. |
| Wakeboarding has partially evolved from surfing. | | | | Activity training may include hunting, herding, |
| Wakeboarding is considered an extreme sport. | | | | search and rescue or any other task that can |
| Chibi is obviously a smart dog, eager to learn new | | | | showcase the abilities of both the pet and its |
| tricks. As many trainers and behaviorists are | | | | owner. Sports such as Frisbee, flyball or agility are |
| teaching us that it is important to give our dog a | | | | part of such kind of training. |
| job to do, Chibi can show how even older dogs | | | | There is a correlation between obedience training |
| can become athletes. | | | | and behavior training though. Behavior oriented |
| Extreme sports can be new ways of exercising | | | | training can be the best way to learn how to |
| your pet and although not all extreme sports are | | | | understand your dog. If you enjoy sports and |
| suitable for your pet, there are several activities | | | | wish to have a pet companion you can try more |
| that he or she might enjoy. Skating, for example, | | | | complex training on your pet as well. |
| is an enhanced experience when your furry friend | | | | The personality of your pet, your goals and |
| joins you. Both you and your dog can have an | | | | abilities to train it will influence the results. Good |
| intense workout during an inline skating session. | | | | results require consistency and patience. You |
| Skijoring can be one other example. And if you | | | | might need a year or two to teach your dog a |
| are not into extreme sports, you can just enjoy | | | | certain skill. |
| a quick jog with your dog every morning. Hiking is | | | | |