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It’’s a bit selfish of me, but I didn’t pursue dog agility training with my canine solely in mind –– I pursued the activity for myself. One day after work I arrived home at my apartment with nothing to do. I was bored to tears of taking my golden retriever to the dog park as it was a routine we had been following for months. In addition, I had been putting on a few spare pounds. Clearly it was time to shake up the old routine.
I went online to search for dog training products that would help us on the way to becoming a successful agility team. From what I had read about the sport, the owner gets a great cardiovascular workout just trying to keep pace with the dog. I was also intrigued at the thought of reinforcing my dog’s behavioral training in the process. A few months after beginning the training, we’re making real progress. I’m still adding to the canine obstacle course on the lawn behind the apartment, and my dog has proven to be a quick learner.
