GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - South Cape IGP Dog Sport was proud to host the Western Cape provincial trials at Van Kervel School in George from 23 to 24 April.
The event had a great turnout, with the support of 11 entrants from four dog clubs around the country.
IGP is a tough dog sport that requires a special type of dog and handler to make the grade. It tests the character, obedience, endurance and courage of the dog and its willingness to work for its handler.
"Competitive dog sport requires a great passion and love for the sport, and for your dogs," said South Cape IGP working dog club member Candice de Jongh, a dairy farmer from Great Brak River.
"You 'go to war' when you go to trial. There are always mishaps, but you work as a team. You can really pull your dog through with your courage and your belief in them. It is a great relationship and a great test. You can see the quality of your training, the quality of your dog and the quality of the handling. That is what inspires me about this sport. Once the dogs are trained, they are invaluable as family protection dogs, especially on farms."
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