Did you know that Dalmatians are the only true and original "coaching" dog? Throughout history Dalmatians were used to guard the horses and the horse drawn carriages on the road or in stables. In order to perform this historical task Dalmatians naturaly have a high energy level and make great modern day "coachers". But don't let the high energy fool you, they also make great coach potatoes and snugglers.

Dalmatian Gait - Dalmatian gait should be sound and balanced, effortless and efficient with purposeful reach and drive with no leg interference and good foot fall timing. Dalmatians were bred for endurance trotting so he/she should be able to trot all day long with a minimum of effort. There is nothing more beautiful than a correct moving Dalmatian flowing efficiently with long ground covering strides around the show ring or in your backyard!

The following are some suggestions for roadworking your modern day Dalmatian:

Horseback / Road Trials

Wrangler on the trail at the Greater Washington Dalmatian Club Road Trial on October 26, 2008.	Wrangler in the hock position.
Ch JLS Taking The High Road RD (L), "Wrangler", is the first Road Dog titled Dalmatian that JLS has bred. Thank you to the hard work and dedication of his owner/trainer and mom, Marilyn Kraus! Photographs courtesy of Linda Davis.	Wrangler with Marilyn sporting qualifying and 2nd Place ribbons at the GWDC Road Trial!

	ASCA CD USDAA SG, SJ, SS, SR JLS Believe It Or Not CD RDX RE CGC TDI CPE CL-2 (L), "Ripley", is the second JLS Dalmatian bred Road Dog titled dog and the first Road Dog Excellent titled! Thank you to the hard work and dedication of Susan Zimmerman and of course, Ripley!
	For more information on Road Trials please visit the Dalmatian Club of America website at Dalmatian Club of America Road Trial Information

Riding Lawn Mower / Four Wheeler/ Golf Cart

Bicycle

Jogging

The Dog Powered Scooter