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I've received emails from several people outside of our area asking how they can get involved.  There are basically two ways - find a Lure Coursing club near you and see if they allow non-sighthounds to run at practices ... or build your own course!

To find a Lure Coursing club near you go to the American Sighthound Field Association club listing.

To build your own course you will need the following:

1. A large, flat grassy area in which to run the course.  I'd say the minimum would be 2 acres.  That's what we have and we run a pretty decent sized course (for non-sighthounds).  If you are going to be offering runs to other people - the area MUST be fenced.  Lure Coursing is done off leash - and if a dog isn't interested (and some just aren't) you don't want a dog taking off on you!  It also keeps other dogs from breaking loose from their owners and charging onto the course while another dog is running.
   
2. A Lure Coursing machine.  You can purchase one or build your own.  Injoy has the machines as well as the pulleys for sale.  We get our pulleys from them.  They are very helpful and answered all our questions!  Be prepared - a pre-built machine starts around $400!  Then you need the batteries, pulleys, string ... it gets pricey!  If you go the Build-Your-Own route - here are instructions on how to do that.
   
3. Once you have the machine you'll need pulleys (they guide the string around the course), string (certain types of string work better for lure coursing  - here's why), batteries for the machine, a cart to drag all the equipment around with (the machine is heavy!), plastic grocery bags (white for summer and blue for winter) and bits of fur (fake or real) for those dogs that don't chase the plastic bags.
   
4. Practice, practice, PRACTICE running the equipment!  For some dogs it's easy to run the lure - for others it takes finesse and good timing.  You don't want a super fast dog to come into a corner with the intention of making a sharp turn.  That's how injuries happen.  You have to be able to read the dog and lead the dog.
   
5. For your dog you are going to want a quick-release collar.
   

Want to sign your dog up for some great fun?  Need to get in touch with us?  Have questions?  Want more information???

Simply send us an email at:  info@lurecoursingfanatics.com