Heelwork To Music - Freestyle International Winner at Crufts 2020

[@AndrewofWare]

Incredible performance. The way the dog worked without eye contact and at distance was superb. That 'evil' laugh at the end was the icing on the cake.

[@natalievillani4032]

that distance work was incredible! what a great performance.

[@laughtoohard9655]

Wow. The amount of training that must go into a routine like this.

[@denisepollitt1021]

She said she worked on this routine for two years.

[@celestialservicek9s498]

A routine like this would take years to learn and perfect but it’s worth it 100%

[@skimshady510]

I agree. That dog has really trained up that human well.

[@rollypolly3043]

That was beautifulllll! I love the fact that both the dog and the woman both looked like they were enjoying this a lot. And the storytelling was amazing

[@b.walker5955]

I am ugly crying. Tears wont' stop. I have so much respect for Elke and her dedication to training. What dept of communication between our dogs we are all missing out on. Training with no sight line, so much distance and blind trust exchanged. (ugly crying still) While the ending was entertaining, the entire routine was spectacular. As was the well thought out brilliant idea found in the mirror image theme. Well done Elke and your brilliant BC.

[@ohmygodbeats]

Lol

[@bluemoon472]

Me too- they are absolutely incredible!! Such tremendous intelligence, trust, dedication & love between them both…phenomenal!!

[@lindaincolorado7854]

This was absolutely BRILLIANT! I was captivated throughout the entire routine. The choreography was genius and the performance flawless. The ending was a delightful surprise to me when BC mimicked maniacal laughter. The timing was perfect! I felt like giving them a standing ovation.

[@elitabaldridge6967]

Beautiful performance from both dog and handler. What a great way to wrap up a show career, too.

[@marynichols438]

Absolutely brilliant! Dog has a better memory than I do. Just magic.

[@TheSkittlesr4lisa]

That laugh at the end!! 😂😂😂 LMAO

[@darla3021]

The image of the sinister laugh by the pup was perfect! 👍

[@agilitylurcher]

@Randy Hilgeman BnB

[@cresselia1]

🤣 it really matched with his head shaking n mouth open 🤣

[@finarfin9939]

God created man. But he perfected border collies. Simply astounding performance! If this was an Olympic event they would have won gold easily.

[@shirleycameron7718]

How on earth do you train a dog like that ??? Wow.....

[@deniseshephard3347]

@@shirleycameron7718 it's mostly trust and the connection the owner and canine have between them but also commitment and hardwork

[@maryacott]

This dog should have won Best in Show as well as the Heelwork, because he was best in the show. An absolutely unbelievable performance. That thinking dog so clever , so aware adores his owner and will do anything for her. What a joy to witness such a ground-breaking performance. I am in awe.

[@helenandrews5484]

Absolutely brilliant - the distance work was amazing - well done - all that very hard training was worth it. Well done to you both, and your team of helpers. Dorothy, West Midlands, UK

[@lindysheltie6834]

Phenomenal! Congratulations and best wishes from Germany. 💕🍾

[@pfpchad2747]

That was an AMAZING performance! I love how the dog pushed her into the mirror, turned his back on her and started laughing menacingly. 😂I could help laughing at that. That was an incredible performance!!! 🤯

[@dianewillson3261]

Best training I've ever seen

[@darlenevm]

The strangeness of the thumbnail picture made me click on this. So glad I did. Mind completely blown by the border collie!

[@kiwagodfrey3000]

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[@huntresssnow3669]

How friggin amazing.... I had no idea I needed this in my life!!! Encore Encore 👏👏👏👏👏

[@huntresssnow3669]

@Randy Hilgeman Definitely

[@KeaveMind]

still my absolute favourite. when I saw it the first time it blew my mind when the music drops and they both walk backwards with that amazing speed and precision

[@andreafepadilla4159]

It is my utmost dream to enter this competition!!! As a girl from the Philippines we do not have Canine Freestyle or Heelwork To Music... seeing this makes me even want to create routine.

[@fwoomster]

the story in this routine is rather chilling/disturbing, but seeing the dog's adorable face cancels out the creepiness for me. what a beautifully executed masterpiece!!

[@JojoMarababol]

This is absolutely Fantastic and so Beautiful! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!

[@cindihowell6672]

This actually gave me goosebumps.

[@TansyBlue]

It's rare to see such incredible narrative in non-verbal performances of any sort, so seeing it in heelwork is spectacular. Great work from dog and handler!

[@vubie]

What a talented, beautiful duo! AMAZING!

[@MikeStarKaraokeUK]

This was great to see. My sheep dog was watching to.

[@monicaarelihernandezbejara1037]

Wow! Felicidades a la ganadora un show totalmente diferente a lo que se ve usualmente.

[@Trulalandia]

I’m crying from emotions, from how incredibly amazing the dog is

[@KL-ol8xf]

My mind is blown. Did not know dogs could even do this- amazing to see this dog give it’s all

[@steven1110]

Absolutely unreal well done I loved this act

[@frankcolumbo5059]

The dog mimicking the Vincent Price laugh at the end of the routine was priceless!

[@annbest7453]

Absolutely blinking amazing...

[@Aaron-cz5tz]

Just wow! No commands necessary.

[@alexcheng5276]

she uses voice commands. I have no idea how she gives commands when she's really far away though. So well trained!

[@dissy1998]

Yeah you always still use voice commands in freestyle or subtle hand signals

[@jennyj4111]

There are verbal and physical cues. At this level, it’s required for them to be subtle.

[@jahoda666]

This was absolutely amazing 😍

[@CandiceTran33]

Incredible show. How they performance in distance and the dog really did a great job ! So much admire both owner n beautiful dog together

[@stutzstudiowerks]

Wow! Dramatic. Can you imagine sitting @ home looking @ your dog and then coming up with a routine like that? Hours of hard work. Flawless.

[@honeymustard688]

this took two years of hard work, gotta love that dedication

[@karenbartaby8114]

Oh yes, complete dedication. I compete with my own dog (nowhere near this level!!!) and you spend months and months and months honing the moves and linking them and fitting them into the routine so you hit the right notes in the music. The thing is though - it's fun! 😊 We spend ages of quality time with our best four footed friend and the relationship just grows stronger and stronger. There's no downside to it, it's just the best sport in the world! 👌😁

[@abbymu916]

This dog is smart than my boss 😂😂

[@andreafepadilla4159]

you both are so brilliant

[@jonathanibal298]

Standing ovation 🐶

[@debrahelms5205]

This is an outstanding performance! Love it!!

[@CaliPane]

OMG IM CRYING SOOO PROUD AND HAPPY SEEING THEM BOTH ❤️❤️❤️

[@tallulahc250]

Well done from the uk

[@sandyludlow2254]

Oh my goodness. This performance, absolutely amazing. Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Fantastic trainer, fantastic dog. Loved it!!

[@larnakeane3815]

Never saw anything like this. But after all Border Collies are really smart. Incredibly smart. Thank you. Trainer/owner was wonderful, too.

[@horselover7744]

Just stunning !

[@evab1410]

very impressive!!! And so creative

[@renees766]

That's incredible! Good show n well trained animal!

[@sotobfree7163]

Last routine together 😢😩🥺thank you! ... absolutely brilliant !

[@juliemayes2027]

An absolutely amazing performance from both

[@janebreaux3530]

Amazing... truly amazing!!

[@lololand6864]

Brilliant! This dog is the best actor!

[@2006glg]

I know nothing about Crufts, dog training or any of it, but I am so glad this showed up in my recommends. I don't know what I just watched, but it was amazing.

[@Andmad2902]

Excellent....Really Excellent.

[@61pat61]

Absolutely fantastic. Amazing dog and handler. WOW!!!

[@waynehenson1094]

Outstanding.

[@tuna-fr4cs]

Dog shows just really prove that Border Collies is the smartest dog breed! What a magnificent dog!

[@lakeroswell]

Wow, that was INCREDIBLE.

[@yvonnetuakoi4271]

Only one word WOW !!!!!!

[@jaquesravalec242]

Superb.

[@frederiquelefebvre3132]

Stupéfiant, éblouissant,hypnotisant, quelle intelligence, connivence et amour !

[@almaespejelvega2551]

Ame el performance , merecido su primer lugar 🎉🎉

[@carlotta8581]

This gave me goosebumps

[@Thomasnmi]

That dog trained that human well.

[@jakubkotula3753]

OMG. Thas was incredible performance.

[@MMP583]

Holy crap that was awesome! So creative and original! And that is crazy well trained! Aaaaahhh! 🥰😍😘🐶🐕

[@nicholasbarba3022]

Wonderbar!!!

[@sophiesmith5922]

omg! that was spectacular!

[@Lauryn_Lau]

Jodeeeer, cómo puede ser que el perro sepa lo que ha de hacer incluso estando de espaldas?? Increíble la sincronización de movimientos... Una pasada

[@DakotaCelt1]

What an amazing performance!

[@andreafepadilla4159]

My heart dropped!!!!

[@EvaMcfly]

PERFECT ENDING OMG I LOVE IT

[@bitter-bit]

Now this is dog dancing. Haven't felt this touched since Carolyn and Rookie with You're The One That I Want

[@Witchescouldrun]

That was unbelievable!!

[@judithpalliser3311]

Absolutelystunning!!

[@linettelow]

Wow! I got chills just watching ~ They're splendid! :D #Love

[@ashleytucker9472]

OMG that was amazing! How long did the training take I wonder?!

[@joannamay704]

Ashley Tucker I was there at crufts watching this on Saturday, it was incredible to see. She said it’s taken her 2 years to perfect this routine 😊

[@maxsoon1097]

Clever dog. Really enjoyed watching both of them

[@macristinamanzano6968]

That dog is amazing.

[@Randiu]

Amazing

[@jacquelinedavy9126]

I love this video

[@agnemiau7]

Amazing🥰

[@selanfeltvcam1473]

Without don’t the best pairing I have ever seen.

[@BeasleyStreet]

Very special....

[@stevebutterworth1937]

I just watched this again in 2023 but I don’t see anything to compare while i watched today!

[@clarapapaya5626]

WOW!!! Amazing work!

[@FanofWonderland]

That's amazing

[@hanworthy6855]

Amazing!!!!

[@blueprint0162]

Excellent!

[@citizensnid3490]

Mate this is genius!!!

[@hrobass]

SUPERB!!!!

[@ioanna1189]

Congratulations 🥰🥰🥰

[@marinamiyokonishimurakawag2880]

That was beautiful!!! 🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[@chihuahuabulldog]

AMAZING!

[@majoseespert107]

MARAVILLOSO!!! 😍😍

[@mariomoralessr8092]

That was Amazing 🤩

[@Kitsune1989]

Then there's my dog... Me:" No" Dog: "Okay, no pizza for you *yank*"

[@tamara8908]

That Border Collie looks exactly like my Australian Shepherd.

[@evgeniya1399]

Браво🤗♥️

[@Rserpe]

W O W ! ! !

[@deloresbusher-miller5384]

AWESOME AWESOME ❤️🤗

[@dianebyers5704]

MOST EXCELLENT 👍🏼🙏❤️✌️🤗🌹😍👏👏🌻👏👏👏