Have you ever thought about fitness and cross training your agility dog? Just as it is beneficial for us to cross-train, it's just as important for our athletic canine companions. By definition, cross-training refers to training in sports other than one that the athlete … [Read more...] about Fitness and Cross Training Your Agility Dog
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Clicker Training – Your Dog Will Thank You
It doesn't matter if your dog is 5 months old or 5 years old, clicker training your dog provides a fast effective method for training. Why Clicker Training? If you are looking for positively based methods to teach basic behaviors and solve problems look no further than clicker … [Read more...] about Clicker Training – Your Dog Will Thank You
Agility: Something Everyone Can Do with Their Dog
If you recently watched the Westminster Dog Show, you may have seen the field dominated by Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs. But with agility being one of the fastest growing dog sports, you will soon find out that dogs of all breeds and sizes compete. But if you are … [Read more...] about Agility: Something Everyone Can Do with Their Dog
Small Dog Agility: 4 Reasons to Participate
You've probably seen it on TV and thought, 'Well, that looks fun, but it isn't for us. Were too small.' I know why you would think that. You see the Border Collies running, jumping and weaving through poles at lightning speed. But being a proud Shih Tzu owner I can tell you that … [Read more...] about Small Dog Agility: 4 Reasons to Participate
Monthly Dog Breast Exams for the Health of Your Pet
Do you perform monthly breast exams on your dog? You may be thinking, 'What the heck is she talking about?' Dogs don't have breasts, they have mammary glands. Seriously though, I am not completely crazy. Monthly dog breast exams can help in keeping your pet healthy. If you … [Read more...] about Monthly Dog Breast Exams for the Health of Your Pet