Paws For Agility

Like many Americans, I’ve fallen victim to a sedentary lifestyle. From 6am to 6pm, I’m either sitting in gridlocked traffic or behind a desk typing. As you can imagine, this routine is wreaking havoc on my health. Unfortunately, my dog Myshkin has adopted my sedentary habits as well, although I obviously have to take the bulk of the blame in that department. In order to better our quality of life, I’ve recently resolved to put both of us on an exercise routine.

It’s a well-known fact that sticking to a workout regimen is easier with a companion—and who better than man’s best friend? Last week I got a membership at the local gym so I can go lift weights and get in some low-impact cardio before I head off to work. I’ve also purchased a variety of dog agility equipment for Myshkin, although I don’t plan to enter him in competitions anytime soon.

When I witnessed an awful spill by a dog misjudging the tire jump, I searched for a product that might be able to avoid having any injury by hitting the tire jump. I found it at Agility Tools by Windryder.

 The ‘Break-Away Tire’ represents the ultimate in safety, making it ideal for dog clubs, dog parks, and for anyone where increased safety is a concern.

The tire is masterfully constructed by a one piece water-proof (pre-painted) foam expulsion with internal magnets that will ’separate’ and open at the bottom of the tire (i.e. split) upon the impact of a dog landing on it. It will then return to its original form after the dog passes through, without manual resetting.

If you have never trained a dog to tackle an agility course, it can be a vexing endeavor. With so many obstacles to prepare for, simply finding an adequate place to practice can be a challenge. Now you can create your own agility-training course in just a few minutes with an agility in a bag set.

These comprehensive sets of agility tools include six of the most common obstacles to help you and your canine prepare for competition. The training tools included in the agility in a bag set are fully adjustable, making them compatible with any size and breed of dog. It includes a range of obstacles—from tunnels and chutes to jumps and a pause box.