I just love agility. Riley loves lure coursing, cats, goats, birds, chickens... you get the picture. So that means with Shih Tzu agility training comes frustration in my house or should I say my backyard and on the agility field. Granted I am fully aware that Riley is not a … [Read more...] about Shih Tzu Agility Training & Frustrations
Training
No! Do Not Use the “N” Word in Agility
Do not use the "N" word in agility. And the "N" word is not what you think! Simply the "N" word we are talking about is NO. If you joined me yesterday I talked about motivation, and from the very beginning I was taught that we never use the word 'No' when we are training … [Read more...] about No! Do Not Use the “N” Word in Agility
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
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