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Archive for the 'Jumps' Category

“No Jump!”

Author: FidosDay
June 29, 2011

The one that can be very annoying when it comes to dogs is the jumping. Your dog get so excited when you come home that the first thing they want to do is jump on you. It can be very aggravating when they jump all over you. There are a ways that you can train your dog not to jump on you.

Dog obedience jumps can be a little hard to train. One way to train your dog not to jump on you is by ignoring their behavior. Dogs can be pretty excited when you come home. Ignoring their behavior is a good way to let them know that their behavior is unacceptable. Your pet will eventually learn that it is unacceptable behavior.

January 13, 2011

My cousin Vivian has been a proud dog obedience trainer for more than 15 years. Her passion for animals started when she was just a girl who volunteered at the local shelter for animals. She quickly grew to love and care for all creatures and learned that she could train them for general obedience as well as for show. And as an adult, she transformed her acquired skills and passion into a profession.

She uses a variety of unique dog products for agility training with animals. From jump-through tires and jump-over bars to obstacle courses and more, she has mastered a full scale of dog agility training equipment. My favorite tool is the teeter board; it’s amazing to see an animal perform on what I grew up thinking was only a playground accessory.

For the Safety of the Dog

Author: FidosDay
November 5, 2010

Dog agility training keeps dogs vigorous and alert. It sharpens the mind and makes him able to device ways by which he can finish the course efficiently. It allows the dog to perform obstacles with ease. A dog trained in agility will have improved coordination making him perform well. It also strengthens the dog-master relationship.

There are different kinds of equipment that can be used in dog agility training, but dog agility jumps are an integral component of any routine. The dog tire jump is a common one. Although it is called a tire jump, it is best to not use a real tire because it is too heavy. It is preferable to have a tire that is easily displaced in case it is hit by your dog during the jump. The tire is usually made of plastic drainpipe material and can be filled with foam. The light material is needed for the safety of the dog.