Not exact matches
Having no budget to provide
agility equipment or lavish play structures, Benton and a handful of dedicated shelter volunteers started looking at the surrounding environment with a renewed perspective, pondering
what would and could a
dog physically do here.
If you haven't yet watched a
dog agility trial, you don't know
what you're missing.
At
what age can a
dog start
agility training?
Find out
what dog agility is and, even if you don't plan to have your
dog compete in the sport, how it can benefit him.
No matter
what activity you are partaking with your
dog, whether it be
agility, in the show ring, or learning a new trick, a meat based
dog treat is a sure way to keep your
dog's attention.
Although herding breeds like Border Collies are the ones most commonly found at
agility trials, you'll also see
dogs of every breed and size, which is
what makes
dog agility so exciting.
Come see
what agility and disc
dog are all about, then try it with your own
dog in our hands - on workshops.
For instance, people who compete in
dog agility or those who are involved in search and rescue can use the «look» or «watch me» command to get their
dog's attention in order to give them instructions on
what to do next.
What's even better is if you can find something that challenges their minds as well as their bodies such as
agility training, advanced obedience training or «Earth -
dog» training (where pupsters dig after small critters who are secured in a cage so they can't be harmed).
The keenness of the Border Collie and its attractive look and appeal, is
what made it a popular
dog for obedience trials, dancing with
dogs» competitions, and
agility competitions.
«These
dogs are true athletes, and it's amazing to see them do
what they do best,» said Carrie DeYoung, AKC Director of
Agility.
Still not satisfied, van Rooyen then used Collies and finally got
what he wanted - ridged
dogs with courage, speed, endurabce, scenting power,
agility, cunning and instinctive hatred and respect of lions.
Agility Training for Dogs Think your pup has what it takes the race around an agility course, flying over hurdles and barreling through obs
Agility Training for
Dogs Think your pup has
what it takes the race around an
agility course, flying over hurdles and barreling through obs
agility course, flying over hurdles and barreling through obstacles?
A typical sighthound,
what this
dog lacks in vocal ability, he makes up for in speed and
agility.
What dogs can do
agility?
However,
what isn't immediately apparent to people is why those
dogs should then move on to taking classes like
agility, nose work, or tricks.
Practicing veterinary medicine for almost 25 years, raising a large family, living a lifetime with
dogs and cats, competing in the sport of
dog agility as well as herding stock with her
dogs, gives Carolyn a unique and experienced perspective on
what your needs and busy lifestyle may involve.
Competing in shows, obedience,
agility, field trials and «earth
dog» competitions are just some of
what the Dachshund can do besides being a beloved pet.
Whether it is learning appropriate socialization skills, learning the basic foundation commands, doing advanced commands and off leash work, getting your Canine Good Citizen award, trying your hand at
Agility or Rally, getting or maintaining your pet's fitness through fitness classes,
dog training is a process that takes time and consistency to ensure that you and your pet are communicating effectively and that your pet is understanding
what is being asked of them.
Learn
what you can do to change your
dog's reaction to
agility so that you can both have fun doing this sport.
Prevention of these injuries involves maintaining your
dog's physical conditioning through adequate exercise, warm - up periods prior to performance events such as
agility and common sense (think about
what you would do for yourself).
This webinar will cover topics from
what is needed to show your
dog to how to enter
dog shows, obedience,
agility, or rally trials.
My shelter has had a
dog adopted that was such high energy the new owner didn't know
what to do until a friend introduced him to
agility.
· Consider
WHAT you want to do with this
dog: vegetate on the couch, long walks, competition flyball or Frisbee, obedience or
agility competition?
When teaching
agility, it is important to find
what truly motivates your
dog.
For demos of
what you and your
dog will learn in basic
agility, see a video clip of Misty or video clip of Zoe learning basic
dog agility training.
It doesn't matter
what breed, size or shape of
dog you own, most can have a go at
agility training at some level.
As to
what type of
dogs are best suited for
agility training, ask yourself: Is your
dog the star of the
dog park?
For example, If you are interested in learning about canine nutrition and
what to look for in
dog food, or if you are interested in how
dogs are trained for search and rescue or police work or If you are interested in Canine health or getting expert veterinary advice on everything from diarrhea to diabetes or if you wondered how to get started in
dog or
agility shows, etc this is the podcast for you.
I am amazed at
what talents and skills they have!!!! My rescue JRT, for example is a registered therapy
dog who also participates in
agility / rally and scent detection.
What does a
dog need to do to compete at an obedience trial, a rally trial or an
agility event?