The first military K9 race DRYLAND CANICROSS took place in Kyiv - photo report
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The first military K9 race took place on Trukhaniv Island, where service dogs ran together with their owners. The event promotes the rehabilitation of veterans and popularizes canine sports.
On Thursday, June 25, the first military K9 race DRYLAND CANICROSS took place in Kyiv on Trukhaniv Island. Representatives of the Security and Defense Forces, the best service dogs, and leading canine pairs of Ukraine took part in this event. This was reported by a correspondent of UNN from the scene.
Details
This event was held in the Dryland canicross format, where the dog runs in a special harness alongside its owner. According to the race organizers, this format promotes active rehabilitation of veterans, as well as the socialization of service dogs, and popularizes canine sports in society.
Our photo correspondent publishes exclusive photos from the venue of the event.
Photo: Andriy Khodkov
What is Dryland canicross
Dryland canicross is a canine sport. The essence is that the dog runs in a special harness and pulls the runner behind it, with both connected by a shock-absorbing line.
This sport involves special K9 races held as separate events. These races can also be part of competitions for canine services of the Security and Defense Forces.
Basic safety rules during Dryland canicross:
- It is forbidden to use regular (non-sled)
collars. This helps avoid neck injuries to the dog during a jerk;
- Dogs aged from
12-15 months may participate in competitions, depending on the organization's regulations;
- The dog must be socialized and non-aggressive towards
other participants in the competition;
- Cruel treatment of animals or the use of
electronic collars is prohibited.