Paws For Agility

Often the most successful dogs at agility competitions are those within herding breeds.  Dogs like Australian Shepherds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Cattle Dogs, and Border Collies tend to dominate Frisbee, agility, and obstacle course competitions.  These dogs are not only renowned for their quick feet, but their intelligence.  These above four listed dog breeds have been proven to be some of the most intelligent breeds in the canine world.  Dog agility training tends to begin once the dog is about 1-2 years old, though it can start earlier.  Simple practices like running through tubes, jumping over hurdles, and running with the owner are early lessons, while a more advanced lesson would be using a seesaw.

Dog agility training is a great activity for owners of all ages, and anyone with patience and dedication can do it.  Dogs also love the attention, the exercise, and spending time with their owners.

Making the decision to own a dog comes with a lot of responsibility. For many people, the initial thought process involves little else than how cute the puppy is going to be or how excited your kids are going to be when you bring the dog home, but there are certainly other factors to consider. Do you have a home that’s big enough to accommodate a dog? Do you have the time to walk the dog every day? Do you have the funds to kennel the dog when you go on vacation? The list goes on.

But if you’ve considered all these factors and decided that you can provide a loving and happy home for some lucky puppy, make sure you’re prepared from day one. When you bring the dog home, it will be very curious about its new environment. Depending on the temperament of the dog, it will either want to explore every possible room or it will want to find a secure place it can call its own. Make sure you have all the dog products at your home already, so the dog can have a set of security items if needed. This includes everything from a soft blanket to several dog toys.