Sentences with phrase «as agility dogs»

Working cockers are still in service today and are more popular than ever in the shooting field and as agility dogs.

They work with their dogs to develop them as therapy, herding, and quite often, as agility dogs.

Because of their quality of movement, they are good as agility dogs.

And, in his free time, he even finds time to race around obstacles as an agility dog, surf and try to convince everyone he meets that they should throw a ball to play with him.

Not exact matches

Besides the wide selection of products that focus on pet welfare, nutrition and grooming, visitors were also treated to several shows such as the Dog Groomers» Association of Singapore's Grooming Annual certification, the Oxbow National Rabbit Show, PETAS 6th Dog Obedience Competition and Pet Asia Agility Invitation Cup.

The line has three formulas: BE Calm, which helps relieve stress in anxious pets; BE Beautiful, which promotes a shiny, healthy coat and helps prevent dry hot spots and flaking; and BE Agile, which addresses the needs of show dogs from agility to conformation, as well as optimal condition and health of all pets.

Even if Pooch isn't an agility dog, don't think it won't happen to him; tendon and ligament tears are also as common in middle - aged and overweight dogs.

While it's true that dog agility originated as a timed competitive sport where dogs and handlers navigated an obstacle course that required well - trained canine competitors to jump, sprint and weave, an increasing number of paw - rents are participating in the sport as a recreational activity.

Though trimming is possible, it's not recommended as it may affect your dog's navigational abilities, especially in service and agility dogs, as well as when your dog is in dark areas.

The company, whose U.S. headquarters are in Bridgeport, Conn., offers training and agility products as well as interactive feeders and games, primarily for dogs.

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.

In fact, they're often chosen as therapy dogs and make excellent competitors in dog sports, including obedience, agility, tracking and rally.

The Airedale Terrier Club of America offered the Airedale Bowl as a long - standing trophy for Airedales that performed well in dog shows and agility events.

As usual, I encourage people to continue working with their dogs after our lessons are completed, and I had suggested they find an agility club or class for their dog.

For the first time ever, the Westminster Dog Show will include an agility competition, open to mixed breeds as well as purebred dogs.

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.

The Berger Blanc Suisse gets along well with other dogs and is also excellent for training, such as agility, search and rescue, and obedience.

Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, they have proven themselves as excellent companion animals and are outstanding competitors in sheepdog trials and dog agility.

Getting started in a new form of exercise together might seem a little intimidating, but let me assure you, you're not alone and everyone that does dog agility training started in the same place as you!

When this was pointed out to me, I suddenly realized that I've never seen a Husky acting as a service dog for the handicapped, or a police dog, or even participating in agility competitions that I see on Animal Planet.

As a matter of fact, the winner of this year's Westminster Dog Show Master Agility Championship was a New Jersey - bred Border Collie named Tex..

While these dogs were originally used as border patrol canines, they perform in many arenas today including protection, search and rescue, obedience, agility, tracking, herding, and all - around family dogs.

Enroll him in some type of classes, or give him a hobby such as: obedience, agility, hunting or therapy dog work.

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.

Also, spending quality time with your dog in the course of a day is also essential, consisting not of babying or cuddling but activities that build a strong leader / dog relationship, such as agility, playing fetch, hide and seek, all beneficial for the psychological well - being of your dog.

You'll see this type of crate used often at dog shows, as well as at agility or obedience competitions since the trek from the parking lot to the grounds is usually far!

The Brussels Griffon excels in conformation (the show ring), obedience, agility, rally trials, tracking tests and as therapy dogs.

Our intro to dog agility sessions are held in the spring and consists of two 45 minute sessions and includes an introduction to clicker training as that is the training technique used for these sessions!

Sue has competed in a variety of dog sports and activities with her dogs and has titled in obedience, conformation, agility, tracking and Nose Work, as well as competed in Scent Hurdle Racing.

Known as a rock steady agility dog, he achieved his AKC PACH championship in 2013 before the age of 3.

You may also provide them with additional outlets for pent - up energy through sports such as dog agility, Flyball, advanced obedience, herding or tracking.

Art is committed to the advancement of dog obedience and agility as sports and the promotion of responsible pet ownership.

Engagement in dog sports for example flyball, musical freestyle, herding, Frisbee, agility, tracking, and compliance as sport can help supply this stimulus while fortifying the dog's bond with its family.

They originally spread throughout the US as circus dogs, and are excelent at obedience, agility, and just learning tricks in general.

Owners from the USA were more likely to keep their dogs indoors during the day (OR = 29.6, P = 0.006) and at night (OR = 772, P = 0.012), to report that their dogs were kept as pets (OR = 2648, P = 0.003), and to engage their dogs in a greater number of training varieties (e.g. conformation training, agility training)(b = 1.97, P = 0.001).

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Today the breed continues to excel in the field but they are also great at obedience, agility, rally, tracking, search and rescue, flyball, as therapy dogs, or just about anything you care to train them to do.

This breed excels in several doggie sports such as dog agility trials and basic and advanced obedience.

The Bullenbeisser (also known as the German Bulldog) was a breed of dog known for its strength and agility.

The trial may be held either in conjunction with a dog show, agility trial or as a separate event.

The White Miniature Schnauzer may compete in other AKC sanctioned events such as agility, Canine Good Citizen, Obedience, or Earth - dog trials.

All of the varieties of Belgium shepherds are outstanding when it comes to field work, including obedience, shepherding, Agility, sledding, search and rescue, as cop dogs, and detecting fires etc. this breed is very fascinating, love children, and highly enjoys playing outdoors.

It might also be helpful for studies regarding joint diseases to evaluate whether or not there is a correlation between activity levels in neutered and intact dogs; i.e. do more neutered dogs participate in dog sports such as agility and flyball than intact dogs, increasing the occurrence of joint disease?

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Training a dog to do the specialized skills required in agility creates an incredible, unique bond between dog and handler, not to mention the fact that dogs need and thrive on exercise as much as we do for mental and physical fitness.

These dogs do very well as assistance and therapy dogs, plus they can be trained for various dog sports like obedience and agility.

You can often see this in show dogs, especially when they've won, such as this reaction from Border collie Tex after running an agility course faster than any other dog.

The East - European Shepherd is a breed that craves a job, and these dogs suffer greatly when not provided something to do such as herding, competitive obedience, or agility.

They excel at many dog sports such as obedience, tracking, agility, dock diving, nosework, and protection work.

The husky mix will be one of about 225 agility dogs whizzing through tunnels, around poles and over jumps as she competes in the Westminster Dog Show's new agility competition in February 2014.