FCI Dog dance World Championship 2016 - Winner freestyle - Yvonne Belin and Alice (Switzerland)

Final ranking: 1st place, World Champion 2016! (category: Freestyle)
** Yvonne is also increasing awareness about Hemangiosarcoma in dogs with her non-profit site www.aliceribbon.ch **
The FCI dog dance world championships 2016 took place in Moscow, Russia from 23 - 26 june 2016. The participants competed in two categories: freestyle and heelwork to music. This routine above was shown in the freestyle final, where only the ten best participants were competing.
Freestyle:
A freestyle routine displays the dog and the handler in a creative, innovative and original way, using music and intricate movements to showcase teamwork, artistry, athleticism and style in interpreting the theme of the music.
Heelwork to music (HTM):
A HTM routine should be done with the dog and the handler in close proximity to each other throughout the routine. On all moves, the dog and handler team should move as one entity throughout the routine, displaying heelwork and creativity in the many positions and behaviors possible in HTM.
For more information about the FCI dog dance world championship 2016 see: wds2016.dogdance.ru

[@baileyrae8037]

I know everyone thinks the army dog was better but remember they used vocal commands if you watch. This dog memorized the dance via music and few hand motions. The fact that this one could back around in the beginning and on some other areas without looking at the woman was amazing. So impressive and beautiful

[@Wolfgame30]

Border collies are awesome at following non verbal commands. I had a bc\ lab mix. He could walk the direction I wanted him to go with just a finger point, sit lay down , jump. Bow with just simple gesture s ...And that was with minimal training

[@preciousvicious9025]

Dogs communicate through body language better

[@gizelleflores3855]

@@Wolfgame30 cattenajalili

[@dracomalfoy4438]

This owner used vocal commends too. You just need to watch close. Probably was real quiet.

[@rociomonge3711]

army dog was 100% better. Story was better, choreography was better. This audition is forgettable but not the army dog's.

[@pdjtw]

This dog can memorise everything without looking at her human! So graceful and smart!

[@emaklimkova9298]

shes giving it commands

[@francoisechard5474]

Border Collies are the smartest and easier breed to train. In this competition one can see that Alice didn't have to stick to her master's side to get her job done. Alice's steps backward were perfectly aligned in the choreography and in sync with music without his master's vocal commands. Brilliant.

[@ls-l1518]

Could you come up with something less platitude? Is there a human being that does not know, Border collies are easy to train?

[@francoisechard5474]

@@ls-l1518 There are still in 2021 people believing that other breeds are easier to train. You woke up and felt like picking on someone out of these 625 comments. Why don't you send a comment to the 56 likes i received. You are a real joke...you failed.

[@francoisechard5474]

@L - O I agree this fact sounds weird. Some people are still convinced that because Golden Retrievers are trained for blind impaired people, they are the "easiest" breed to train. Others think that German Shepherds are also the "easiest" breed to train. Those people forget that it takes over 3 to 4 years to get a sure result with these breeds. I had a Puddle and a Westie I patiently taught them to walk by my side but with lots of efforts, love, patience and dedication. And still I would not dare to compare them to the smart Border Collies.

[@LukeRDavis]

@@ls-l1518 i had no idea

[@lindyt2244]

Love Aussies too.

[@lindaincolorado7854]

I don't have the words to express how amazing this was. Yvonne Belin and Alice preformed brilliantly. I cannot imagine how it must feel to be able to teach a dog to do these complex routines. They are beyond inspirational.

[@aurelie-annegilly8018]

and I'm proud when my dog sits and stays!

[@Milkyyuu]

Aurelie-Anne Gilly I'm proud when my dog comes when their name is being called

[@Barredeux]

_I'm proud when I come home and my dog hasn't gotten into the trash or torn up my shoes!_

[@maargenbx1454]

I'd be proud IF my dog sat and stayed!

[@EdShrekan]

I'd be proud to be a dog.

[@armanidavincci]

Lol! Hahaha... Thanks for the morning laughter, you've just made my day!

[@christinnorthuis9287]

I cried! What a wonderful display of owner and dog playing together.

[@brittanycunningham787]

Gay

[@boxeriain]

Same haha

[@maurcd]

It's really nice to see how happy these dogs are doing all that routines.

[@AS-th5bi]

This ain't gonna do with happiness. Just training in exchange of food.

[@anzo3058]

@@AS-th5bi you really must not know about border collies. Trust me, working dogs like these LOVE having a purpose. Whether that be herding, agility, 'dancing' or what ever activity. They love treats too, but working is just as fun for them.

[@Yourebeautyfull]

​@@anzo3058 I completely agree. In the long run, treats alone will not make a border collie happy. If they get enough attention and purpose, they will be more then happy... even without special treats. These are very passionate creatures :)

[@igaming1985]

@@AS-th5bi bro go be a downer somewhere else

[@ayeahe]

@@Yourebeautyfull Then attention is the treat. Still doing it in exchange for something

[@jeanma500]

Just wondering how these dogs could be trained to that level, this is incredible.

[@stormykitten9957]

Repetition and a TON of dog treats. I used to train sled dogs.

[@suzigrekin8849]

Border collies are super smart and love to learn

[@jimcowan8770]

Lot’s of practice

[@ninaz3368]

Never knew there was such a thing. This just blew my mind! This lady must have fun practicing this. I wonder what her neighbors think. I loved it!!!!!

[@pocahon8460]

Hahahaha

[@teradactyl2359]

Looknup Caroline Scott and Rookie. It old and I'm pretty sure Rookie has passed. But their rountine to "Greese" is one of my favorites. :)

[@samanthagavaudan9472]

That dog remembers a choreography I wouldn't be able to remember 😅 Wonderful to watch and she is having a good time too

[@EnoVarma]

The Italian pair's incredible innovativeness won my heart, but I gotta hand it to this routine: their co-operation is unbelievable. On several occasions during the routine Alice isn't even looking at her trainer, and the speed is amazing. Both pairs are brilliant in their own way.

[@TH-dg2mm]

I can't believe I'm saying this but this dog and the military dog each have different strengths as dancers and I appreciate each of them in their own unique way.

[@user-zc3sg1jf4c]

Просто какое-то невероятно потрясающее выступление. Очень сильно впечатлило, такое синхронное выступление очаровательной женщины и потрясающей собаки. Пересмотрев аналогичные выступления тацев с собаками, это самое лучшее и душевное. Бордер колли со своей хозяйкой здесь потрясающий тандем. Хотелось бы ещё их совместные выступления посмотреть. Просто браво женщине-дрессировщице и такой умной и послушной собачке!

[@user-ww1rd4og1e]

Какая порода, скажите пожалуйста

[@UnPestalozzi]

@@user-ww1rd4og1e Бордер-колли. Сложная порода, не для новичков. И надо иметь кучу свободного времени

[@user-zi8jh2gp4b]

Сколько любви и терпения надо вложить))) Снимаю шляпу!!!!

[@Areliagh]

How anyone can give a thumbs down for this performance is beyond me. Even if you don't like dog dance or if you wanted somebody else to win, heck even if you don't like dogs you can't disrespect the skills and training.

[@CircusDogs]

Beautiful! I competed in one of the first international freestyle championships in the 90's. We could not imagine then a performance like this one, with dog working at such a great distance and doing about 50 different behaviors in a single routine. Fantastic!

[@johnsonrujoogamugisha4660]

Sharon Yildiz i was just wondering how dogs get trained to that level.

[@TheHallieLogan]

hard work, practice, and keeping training fun for the dog

[@mssburr]

Crazy amazing, and you can see the dogs love it..lol

[@arabisaid1754]

Sharon Yildiz 5.A

[@Mimi-74]

This breed is so great at this. I have tears running down my face, they do it to me every time, happy tears. I get so emotional watching their performances. They are just so amazing. This dog is absolutely adorable.

[@zed8083]

That makes two of us, I miss my girl! RIP Lacey! 2018

[@stephaniechagnon2532]

Same here!

[@rinadinuccio6050]

Emotional for me to.

[@inugami-d5355]

The complexity of this routine is absolutely out of this world. Was prepared to be disappointed by people saying the Mali owned the Italian should have won but there is no doubt that this is the world class routine. Chills down my legs knowing how difficult it is to get that level of training. So worthy !

[@user-wu6fv2hj7d]

какие они умнички!)) концовка вообще супер получилась!

[@zlatkaangelova]

Благодаря за прекрасното изпълнение Браво Бъдете живи и здрави всички и Благословени

[@DD-ni2kz]

Such a good coordination of dancing between human and a dog ❤️

[@user-ut4kk7kf9w]

прекрасный танец!!!замечательное выступление!!!браво!!!

[@deborahriley2037]

She had a few drinks then the collie drove her home incredible dogs

[@reginaweiner3817]

I have no doubt.

[@eskimodraws7935]

i see everyone saying the army dog should of won and i did enjoy that more BUT technicality wise this routine won. you can see the dog doing lots more tricks and at further away distances and spinning lots of times and the dog still stays on track. the dog backs up to her as well so i believe this was better in range for judging i too liked the army one a lot tho.

[@lindasimelaro302]

Agree. I saw the word "dance" but that routine did not fit in with a dance routine. Amazing beautiful animal, though.

[@JustMe-ec2ph]

I don't get angry like some people do when my choice don't win competitions but my choice was definitely the army dog. The whole performance was just amazing from start to finish. I did like this one but of course I really like them all even though the army dog was my favorite.

[@doloresmurillo5869]

El perrito. Fsbulosp🐶💝

[@stormykitten9957]

I loved thr Army dog. It by far was the better. I used to train sled dogs, as well as show. The moves by the Army dog were harder tricks to master. The judges always have favorites, they always favor their breed or something similar. The music, and costume was terrible on this one.

[@DieRoza]

I agree, performing at a distance in sinc with the handler was what got this dog a win.

[@skopox]

I can't imagine the hours of work and the tons of love between a dog and a woman, needed to obtain this.

[@erinfreeman3947]

Their TEAMWORK is astounding! They deserved the win, I think the issue is Alice doesn't have the same charisma as the Belgian Shepherd. So inspiring!

[@sunnibear1]

I just think this was adorable! ❤️❤️❤️ So much respect, intelligence, and dedication! ADORABLE!

[@barbaraschild5653]

dog dance is the most funniest and entertaining sport to watch! XD Its hideous, freakish, gutsy, bold and so many other things at the same time- I just love it and definitely enjoy watching it! XD

[@Lindyanne622]

Border Collies are an amazing breed that I knew very little about until I rescued my girl , Murphy. Her loyalty, intellect, problem-solving and empathy were such a wonderful gift. I learned as much from her as she did from me. My canine soulmate for sure. Forever in my heart!

[@diannacarey6508]

Awesome... the trust and love and time spent with dog and owner ❤ is awesome!!

[@jacquelynjones7345]

How sweet! Dogs are such wonderful creatures. Love them all.

[@user-rf7uc1fy4v]

прекрасное выступление браво

[@user-er4wl7sd9b]

ага

[@tanzilya6086]

Потрясающий дуэт!!! Просто прелесть!!!

[@christenellediroc6915]

This touched my Heart, literally The Most Amazing Thing I've Seen Since my Daughter was born

[@natalimir7052]

...До чего умная и красивая собачка, браво!!!.....

[@tulanzuya]

I've never seen dog dancing before! How wonderful. The dog seems to enjoy it as much as the crowd!

[@debragarell1367]

That was the coolest thing I've seen in awhile....tthanks for the smile....

[@sweetlorikeet]

I love the dedication and partnership on display.

[@tranquility7778]

Wow!! You can actually feel the love between owner and dog. I am in awe at their brilliant performance 🌹🌹

[@whippetshade6268]

Vraiment un vrai moment de bonheur magiiifiiipue 👀💕

[@radioman970]

insanely amazing. All the stuff that fella had to remember. He was having a ball too.

[@mujuniwilliammutesi8345]

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[@allaaxelrod2005]

Wonderful performance, terrific training. I too liked the CPR dog and the originality of the idea, but this routine is far more technically better done and the dog is just amazingly trained. Deserves the first place, no doubt.

[@megofiachra3247]

I never knew this existed until I just saw the army dog routine, and then this one. Both are amazing! What I noticed with this one was just HOW MUCH of the routine was spent with the two of them quite a distance apart, and with the dog's back to her, which, in my green opinion, puts this one a slight cut above.

[@carolinaramirez1958]

Best Video Ever! It makes me so happy, medicine for the dog loving soul.

[@eileensianez6766]

Finally a dog who loves "QUEEN!!!" Can dance too!! Super wonder dog!!! Way to go ALICE!!

[@user-km3hw5tv4j]

Бесподобно!!!! ФРЕДДИ,СЧАСТЛИВ

[@lillybellep8956]

Growing up as a kid we have always had dogs as family pets and when my husband and I got our Cassie, a border collie mix, from our neighbor, she was just a perfect dog for our three growing boys. She could do tricks, loved to run and jump and always ready to play. We had her for 12 years and still miss her energy and love bond we had with her. We are in our 70's now and want another dog and would get another full bred or mix. Very special animals.

[@talacahands]

THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME, AMAZING THING I EVER SEEN!!!!! I feel like the kid on Incredibles that finally saw something totally wicket! this lady is a dog training rockstar!

[@kathyschaefer6231]

Incredible and wonderful.... the best thing is dogs are loved all over the world.... .... Miss mine... Jonesy... died 2 months ago.... I am very sad....

[@mickym1344]

so sorry, named my new girl jonesy

[@abelinajanssen9799]

this is amazing!! i love it!!

[@chrisleone4833]

rewatching. The dog was fabulous. Followed everything.

[@deannataylor6638]

Love this.....these dogs are having so much fun spending time with their favorite person...this is so fun to watch..

[@joettaserio9618]

This was a truly amazing performance!

[@sabrinazhang3440]

This is absolutely amazing !

[@rlee3767]

i dont know why but watching these happy dancing dogs is so good that i got tears in my eyes

[@izauradasilvarodrigues5944]

É emocionante ver a capacidade de aprendizado do animal. Muito lindo😍😍 parabéns.

[@donnale3881]

Absolutely amazing! The bond between human and fur babies is beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@janemaas4225]

Amazing!!! One of my favorite songs. 💜❤️💜❤️

[@dajtoad1]

Had to stop watching because of what they were doing to the song. How can you ‘dance’ to music constantly being cut that way?

[@grumpynold]

Best thing I've seen for a long time. great music and dog!!

[@arcelyparedess]

Adorable! Bravoooo!

[@laus7504]

Loved this! Bravo!!!

[@buckwildproductions7354]

OUTSTANDING!!!! I love them!!

[@Cali544]

Magnifique quel coordination surtout le travail quand le chien est loin de sa maitresse c'est vraiment de l'art. Une première place bien méritée. Je préfère les chorégraphies pure danse que quand ça raconte une histoire. Bravo .

[@yekaterinapanferova1410]

Нет слов как было отлично . Настоящий танец. Браво.

[@MagdaGeorgio1]

You guys are amazing! 🥰

[@teresaweickinger2400]

Wunderschön, Danke

[@carolakubik8993]

Hi... Es macht mir wahnsinnig viel Spaß, dieses Video anzusehen... Lieben Dank... Man kann für Minuten glücklich sein.

[@deepakpawar4878]

What a syncronization between the Master and her 🐕🐕 Pet 🙏

[@crispedra6624]

Nunca vir isso antes, surpresa, encantada com a inteligencia , agilidade e respnssabilidade do au au.❤❤🤩😘😘

[@lorabykova3480]

Какой красавчик!! Ну и порода самых умных собак. Браво!!!

[@i.k.9374]

Wahnsinn, so ein gelehriger Hund und wieviel Arbeit... einfach nur super.😊👍❤

[@kathydittmer9659]

Incredible!, that pup is loving it!!

[@JenA2145]

Absolutely precious dogs!

[@jodonato3040]

Amazing performance! Beautiful,& talented Dog.

[@rvasiorlawoiciechowski7431]

Lo más bello, inteligente, y xon profesionalismo de ambos felicitaciones!!!

[@nanitwice7971]

This is so cute im crying

[@i.k.9374]

WOW, WOW, WOW... einfach nur Wahnsinn, so eine bombastische Vorführung. 😊👍👍👍👍❤❤

[@bjsanger1626]

wow!!!!I love the routine and the queen song!!!

[@eileensianez6766]

Thats a capital "Q" there!! hehe

[@michelecondenzio4517]

That was AMAZING!!!!

[@AWomanReborn]

Just Wow❤ I love it!!!!!

[@meudeusefiel9820]

Wow! Amazing show.

[@antoniochiera9100]

È il caso in cui, dire: "ballare da cani" è un complimento! Bravissimi.

[@mujuniwilliammutesi8345]

antonio chiera mutesi

[@seranadesongs]

Those border collies are so amazing!!

[@user-ng4jm6vv3d]

Мне казалось что собака слушает музыку больше ,чем команды! БРАВО!!!

[@edictamachado]

OMG, this is beyond adorable!

[@user-du9nt2wj2f]

Красота,глаз не отвести). Молодцы!

[@dominique59s]

Wouahou ... Quelle maîtrise ! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@FreddieGodofRock]

OMG! It's Freddie!!! And one of my favorite Queen songs!! I liked the CPR dog better, but this song Rocks!!! 😄

[@jennai.1302]

FREDDIE MERCURY the routine was better than the song

[@mymarioli8691]

Génial !!! Superbes tous les deux !

[@dorothyedge2747]

Wonderful incredible amazing and all accompanied by the #1 singer ever, Freddie Mercury! Congratulations I so LOVE DOGS! JULY 2020 COVID LOCKDOWN

[@manoncyr8589]

Brilliant!!! Both of them!!!

[@annalisathun9091]

magnifico!!!!

[@anglophils645]

This pair was great, but I loved the James Bond duo the most!

[@user-dj9wo5wf2z]

Tout simplement MAGIQUE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bellalumentut]

AMAZING😍😍

[@elenavaraldo4515]

Stupendo , fantastiche 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@maureen8930]

Simply fabulous fabulous🥰

[@isobelcash5130]

What intelligenge. Fantastic. Well done pooch.!!!!

[@user-ug3ry6mg8d]

оболдеть. шикарно. умнички

[@user-peaceoftheworld]

So amazing!!

[@slmjake]

Phenomenal ND enjoyable! Well deserved. Iiked the military focused skit from a different competition much better but I can zed shy this one was tops