Having your dog learn left and right is not only great for agility, but can be used for many other venues also. It can also make for a cute parlor trick too! Teaching left and right is easy. There are many different ways to teach this, but my favorite is starting out with a … [Read more...] about Learning Left and Right in Agility
Health & Fitness
Jumping, Foundation Training in Dog Agility
Jumping is part of the foundation training in dog agility, so it's important to start off on the right paw so to speak. Warning: if you have a puppy do not make him jump high, setting bars on the ground or at 2 inches is perfect! If you built three to four jumps from our last … [Read more...] about Jumping, Foundation Training in Dog Agility
Insurance, Why You’re Pet May Thank You
Do you have pet health insurance? If you haven't though about it yet, you may want to start thinking about it today. I apologize for being blunt, but if you are participating in dog sports, have a curious dog or have kids under 10, adding pet insurance may help save the life of … [Read more...] about Insurance, Why You’re Pet May Thank You
Hind End Awareness
It may be hard to believe, but some dogs are not completely aware they have two back legs. That's when training for hind end awareness is important. I remember when Riley was little she had no idea what to do with her rear legs. This became evident one day when she jumped in … [Read more...] about Hind End Awareness
3 Benefits of Playing Games with Your Dog
When training for agility you always have to make time for a little fun and games. After all, agility is all about having fun. So when you are training make sure you are having lots of fun between sessions of weaving, jumping and going through tunnels. Keep it fun! While … [Read more...] about 3 Benefits of Playing Games with Your Dog