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Not exact matches
«Because they are slow moving and not terribly well armed with claws, teeth, brains, or
agility, opossums will be killed
by nearly every type of predator — owls, coyotes, wolves, feral
dogs, cougars, bobcats...» Austad wrote in his 1997 book Why We Age.
You'll boost your fitness
by owning any
dog, but breeds with extra stamina and
agility will really keep you moving.
While doing
agility competitions or
dog shows, she can sometimes become distracted or frightened
by loud noises, Sykes says.
Agility This is when a
dog moves through an obstacle course, i.e., contact obstacles, tunnels, jump, etc., as guided
by his or her handler.
If you've been sedentary, keep in mind that
agility can be hard on knees and ankles (and whole bodies if your
dog runs into you and knocks you down), so you may want to work up to a higher level
by increasing your workouts gradually.
One of the most rewarding things about being owned and loved
by a canine companion is the ability to do some sort of exercise with him or her such as
dog agility.
Dudley, a six - year - old Lhasa apso - pug mix who lost his eye as a pup, and later was given up
by his owners, won an official Crufts rosette for his performance in the
agility ring, beating out other rescued
dogs in the competition, according to the Southern Daily Echo.
In an
agility trial, a
dog demonstrates its agile nature and versatility
by following cues from the handler through a timed obstacle course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and other objects.
The goal in any
dog agility competition is simple; be the fastest canine / handler team to complete the course without any disqualifications, and considering the fastest time at the 2006 AKC National Agility Championship was 30.81 seconds, achieved by Border Collie Sterling and his handler Jerry Brown, we do mea
agility competition is simple; be the fastest canine / handler team to complete the course without any disqualifications, and considering the fastest time at the 2006 AKC National
Agility Championship was 30.81 seconds, achieved by Border Collie Sterling and his handler Jerry Brown, we do mea
Agility Championship was 30.81 seconds, achieved
by Border Collie Sterling and his handler Jerry Brown, we do mean fast!
Some of the demonstrations include obedience
by the Carroll County 4 - H
Dog Club,
agility by members of Carroll Kennel Club, a carting demonstration
by the Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain
Dog Club, Disc
Dog Freestyle, and «Nose Work.»
But don't be fooled
by this breed's small size; this
dog is the perfect combination of
agility and speed.
This breed of
dog was highly favored
by royalty and gypsies because of its enthusiasm to learn new tricks and its
agility.
Last but not least, play it safe and have your puppy or
dog examined
by a vet prior to starting
agility training.
In North America, there are several organizations for
dog agility that sanction trials held
by local
dog agility clubs.
Above all else, educate yourself about the breed and see as many Tollers in person as you can
by visiting breeders,
dog shows, obedience, rally or
agility trials, or even field tests.
To get involved in the sport, start
by researching one of the major
agility organizations: the American Kennel Club, the United States Dog Agility Association, and The North American Dog Agility C
agility organizations: the American Kennel Club, the United States
Dog Agility Association, and The North American Dog Agility C
Agility Association, and The North American
Dog Agility C
Agility Council.
World champion
dog agility trainer Susan Garrett has proven that
by focusing on training your
dog with the skills needed to create a well behaved family pet, you are also laying the foundation for a phenomenal performance
dog... regardless if your interest is in
dog agility,
dog obedience or any other
dog sport!
This course includes 6 Lessons and covers understanding the use of Classical and Operant Conditioning, advanced on and off leash skills including come recalls from a greater distance, Down - Stays for a longer duration, Loose Leash Walking
by your side in busier environments, Service
Dog Task Training, Clicker Training, Crate Training, Tricks,
Agility Sports, Go to Bed, Sit - Stay from a greater distance
By the third grade, she had memorized every
dog breed and their characteristics and dreamed of being an
agility dog trainer or the next Steve Irwin.
There are several AKC - sponsored activities that can be enjoyed
by dog and owners — rally,
agility, and obedience are a few.
The oldest
agility competition tournament in the U.S. is hosted by the United States Dog Agility Association and you can find a lot of great information on their w
agility competition tournament in the U.S. is hosted
by the United States
Dog Agility Association and you can find a lot of great information on their w
Agility Association and you can find a lot of great information on their website.
Two Rivers
Agility Club of Sacramento recommends the book Tracking
Dog: Theory and Methods
by Glen Johnson:
In addition, she has augmented her formal education
by working with some of the top
dog trainers in obedience,
agility and herding and competing successfully at the highest levels.
Fans of the Airedale Terrier believe that their chosen breed has the ability and heart to succeed in any «line of work» and they are proving it
by successfully competing in many different
dog sports from
agility to coursing to search and rescue!
The breed also exercises mind and body
by participating in canine sports such as obedience, tracking,
agility, rally, and other activities that can be enjoyed
by both
dog and owner.
Dogs competing in dog sports, such as flyball, agility or Schutzhund, must be trusted in an open field, off leash and surrounded by other people, dogs, hot dogs, and flying di
Dogs competing in
dog sports, such as flyball,
agility or Schutzhund, must be trusted in an open field, off leash and surrounded
by other people,
dogs, hot dogs, and flying di
dogs, hot
dogs, and flying di
dogs, and flying discs.
Information was disseminated at meetings of
dog owners and in newsletters for
dog owners and breeders (e.g., American Kennel Club - Canine Health Foundation), e-mail lists for
dog owners and breeders (e.g., 9/11 search
dogs and
agility groups), owner - oriented
dog publications (e.g., Celebrating Greyhounds magazine), and e-mails forwarded
by participants.
Dog Show activities will include agility and training demonstrations by Jack Crann of Peace of Mind Canine in Bethlehem, crafts for kids, and a scavenger hunt that winds through the beautiful landscape to test participants» knowledge about dog bree
Dog Show activities will include
agility and training demonstrations
by Jack Crann of Peace of Mind Canine in Bethlehem, crafts for kids, and a scavenger hunt that winds through the beautiful landscape to test participants» knowledge about
dog bree
dog breeds.
The breed also exercises mind and body
by participating in obedience, tracking,
agility, rally, and other activities that can be enjoyed
by dog and owner.
During the event, each
dog will be tested on its
agility by undergoing a series of tests including jumping through hoops, running up angled surfaces and navigating obstacles.
To provide
agility and flyball loving
dogs with an opportunity to improve their physical condition
by increasing stamina and strength, and trying to prevent injuries.
Agility trials demonstrate a
dog's agile nature and versatility
by following cues from the handler through a timed obstacle course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and other objects.
There are a host of broad exemptions that will continue to allow breeding for (1) use of
dogs as service, guide or therapy animals,
by search and rescue, law enforcement and other government agencies; (2) use of
dogs for herding or as livestock guardian
dogs or hunting
dogs; (3)
dogs or cats registered with the American Kennel Club, the Cat Fancier Association or other recognized registry or trained and kept for the purpose of show, field trials or
agility trials; and (4)
dogs or cats whose owner has obtained an unaltered animal permit.
«I've learned so much about
dogs by being involved in
agility.»
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Lifestyle enrichment, including keeping the
dog exercised and engaging him in daily activities such as fetching, chasing or
agility training may also work to stop
dogs from eating poop,
by taking the mind off stool eating and reducing its frequency.
The North America
Dog Agility Club and the US Dog Agility Association sponsor agility trials in addition to those sanctioned by AKC a
Agility Club and the US
Dog Agility Association sponsor agility trials in addition to those sanctioned by AKC a
Agility Association sponsor
agility trials in addition to those sanctioned by AKC a
agility trials in addition to those sanctioned
by AKC and UKC.
Proves quality of
dogs and suitability for breeding
by competing for titles and certificates in conformation, obedience,
agility, field trialing, Schutzhund, herding, tracking, earthdog trials, etc..
to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed
by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at
dog shows, obedience trials, field events, tracking,
agility and other
dog - related events; and
Although usually overshadowed
by AKC whenever purebred
dogs are discussed or exhibited, UKC hosts about 10,000 events each year1 and registers about 250,000
dogs of more than 300 breeds and varieties.2 In contrast to AKC, however, most UKC events are working
dog sports or competitions such as coonhound field trials, retriever and Beagle field trials, and obedience and
agility competitions.
You can control your Golden Retriever's bounciness AND keep him mentally stimulated
by enrolling him in ongoing
agility classes (an obstacle course for
dogs).
In 2003, two Newfs — one of them a breed champion — earned the coveted American Kennel Club Versatile Companion
Dog (VCD1) award
by completing titles in obedience,
agility, and tracking competitions.
An
agility team consists of a
dog and a handler running an obstacle course designed
by the judge.
Socialize your
dog with other
dogs either in unstructured environments like the local
dog park,
by joining a
dog sport such as
agility, sniffing
dog sports or flyball, or
by taking obedience classes.
Our goals are to encourage and promote the breeding of pure - bred Golden Retrievers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved
by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence
by which Golden Retrievers shall be judged; to do all in our power to protect and advance the interests of the breed
by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at
dog shows, obedience trials,
agility trials, hunt tests and field trials; and to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials,
agility trials, and field trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.
Many little
dogs exasperate owners and neighbors
by being active and noisy, and running amuck and treating apartment furniture like an
agility course.
Inspired
by a
dog's obstacle course,
agility is a sport that encompasses jumping over obstacles, running through tunnels, climbing A-frames, and walking on structures with unusual footing and wobbly surfaces.
Agility — a handler directs a
dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy Obedience Trials — Obedience competitions begin with exercises that attest to the
dog's good manners — walking on a leash at the owner's side, standing to be touched
by a stranger, sitting and lying down with distractions, and coming when called.
Agility tests were first seen at Crufts in the early 1970s and was devised to be «fun competitions designed for enjoyment
by competitors, their
dogs, and for appeal to spectators».