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I am really glad that USDAA seems to be doing more to publicize and glorify the team. Honestly, not very many people care about the IFCS team (from my personal experience) and well, that really really sucks. FCI sure seems more prestigious, but is that because it is or is that because it is highly publicized, there is a big tryout event, it is livestreamed, etc?
In reality, I think IFCS is a lot more of a World Championship for dog agility because ANY dog can compete. What if the best agility dog in the world is a mixed breed? Or a shelter dog?
Of course I am biased because Panic is a shelter dog. Yes, I would love to attend World Team Tryouts and all that jazz, it looks like a blast, but the reality is is that isn't and won't ever be an option for us.
But I would love to eventually reach a higher level of competition with him. I love being challenged and running really tough courses, and Panic seems to do better on them--if only because I am enjoying them more and putting effort into it.
I'm not sure if we'll ever make the IFCS team, but actively trying for it is a way for me to push myself to another level. So bottom line is, yes I'm going to submit that silly form. :)
I am really glad that USDAA seems to be doing more to publicize and glorify the team. Honestly, not very many people care about the IFCS team (from my personal experience) and well, that really really sucks. FCI sure seems more prestigious, but is that because it is or is that because it is highly publicized, there is a big tryout event, it is livestreamed, etc?
In reality, I think IFCS is a lot more of a World Championship for dog agility because ANY dog can compete. What if the best agility dog in the world is a mixed breed? Or a shelter dog?
Of course I am biased because Panic is a shelter dog. Yes, I would love to attend World Team Tryouts and all that jazz, it looks like a blast, but the reality is is that isn't and won't ever be an option for us.
But I would love to eventually reach a higher level of competition with him. I love being challenged and running really tough courses, and Panic seems to do better on them--if only because I am enjoying them more and putting effort into it.
I'm not sure if we'll ever make the IFCS team, but actively trying for it is a way for me to push myself to another level. So bottom line is, yes I'm going to submit that silly form. :)