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Training a Happy Dog in 15 Minutes a Day! By: Dy Witt: Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his traini... Return to Main Page" About the author: Dy Witt has shown, bred and trained standard poodles for 25 years. Her... 12 Golden rules for every Dog owner By: Ray Coleiro: Discipline and good behavior are not just for your Dog they apply to you, the pet-parent too. Buying a dog is not all... ever pushed against the wall – there are feasible solutions to everything. 2.Ensure good nutrition.3.Take an informed d... Questions to Ask When Choosing a Dog for Family Life By: Shannon Emmanuel: Dog’s come in all shapes and sizes – out of all the dogs you’ve ever met you’ve probably been more attracted to some ... emotional and physically from owning a pet. But there is more to owning a dog than selecting the prettiest or most popu... Training Your Dog to Sit By: Timothy Robinson: Training your dog to "sit" is probably the first thing you will train your puppy to do. I write puppy because you can ... If you have thoughts about obedience competitions with your dog you should consider the exact position where he sits an... What should you know about your Dog before you start training? By: Ray Coleiro: In order to train your dog perfectly, you need to know him well – his needs, behavior, as well as moods. If you compr... in the dog. In packs, animals establish territories and defend them with zeal. This instinct is what makes your dog sna... Dog Agility Training Joel WalshWithout agility, the most muscular person in the world couldn't win a fight against a fifth-grader. But did you know that for a dog agility is possibly even more important? With so many of a dog's happiest moments spent running, jumping, catching, and stretching, dog agility training can really help dogs age gracefully and happily. What is dog agility training? You’ve probably seen dog agility training on television. The dogs run a course of tire hoops, tunnels, seesaw, dog walk plank, jumps, hurdles, weaving poles, and a 3-meter A-frame. Heeling, sitting, down stays, send-aways as well as walking off leash are also included. Who can participate? Anyone with a dog can do agility training. There is not age limit for people or dogs. In fact, children and puppies are encouraged to take part. All breeds and sizes of dogs without a physical disability can benefit from agility training. Be sure to check with your vet before you begin agility training if you have any doubts about your canine’s fitness. What equipment is needed? You as the handler will need comfortable shoes and clothes that you can run in, because this is not exercise for the dog alone. Your dog needs a leather or webbed buckle collar and a leather, nylon or rope lead of fairly long length. Do not use a chain lead; it could get caught in the jumps. Agility Training Courses for Dogs There are two sides of agility training for dogs. They are the obstacles and the control training. There are also tips for training your dog. 1. Obstacles. Although it seems high to many handlers, the A-frame is the best obstacle to begin training. The dog walk plank, low jump and the tunnel (dogs love this obstacle) are also excellent for training the novice dog. 2. Control training is important to keep your dog disciplined both on the agility course and off. Everybody knows that a dog must heel and sit. You must also teach your dog to know and obey different commands: to go left and right, lay down, and wait. After those are mastered, the dog must learn normal recall (returning anytime you call) and recall over obstacles. Also important is the “send away” command, making the dog go ahead you. Tips for Dog Agility Training • Begin training by getting your dog’s attention. • Talk to him and offer a small treat. Coupled with the love he has for you, he’ll be all ears. • Be sure you have the correct lead (generally 6 feet) and a comfortable collar (measure the dog’s neck and add 2 inches) for your dog. • Give praise often. • “Tune in” to your dog to be sure she and you are ready to train. Here’s a final tip: Make sure that you and your dog enjoy yourselves. After all, jumping through hoops is supposed to be fun--at least if you're a dog. About the Author Joel Walsh has written more tips on dog health topics including dog agility training: dog agility training Check below for additional Dog Agility Training equipment Links and Information |
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