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heelwork

American  
[heel-wurk] / ˈhilˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. the training of a dog to heel or perform maneuvers while heeling.

  2. (in dancing) a style of tapping with one's heels to the music.

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Audiences have the chance to watch agility contests, freestyle heelwork to music and flyball - head-to-head relay races between dog teams - and a display by the West Midlands Police Dog team, organisers have said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The competition includes events such as flyball, agility, heelwork to music, the Hero Dog award and its top honour, Best in Show, which comes with a cash price and trophy.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

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