Paws For Agility

Training for the Dog Agility Tunnel

FidosDay — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:08:28 +0000

In my experience training dogs for agility courses, one of the most difficult apparatuses to prepare then for are the tunnels. If you’re unfamiliar with dog agility training, a tunnel may seem like a rather pedestrian obstacle. But most tunnels found on the course are actually agility tunnel bags, which don’t stay open all of [...]

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Honing My Hound

FidosDay — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:04:06 +0000

In my youth, I used to compete in a variety of athletic competitions—from swimming and crew to football and archery. As I’ve gotten older it’s been increasingly difficult to compete at a high level, but the competitive fire still burns deep inside of my. Recently I’ve been looking for a cathartic release from this sentiment, [...]

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Dog Weave Poles: The King of Agility Training

FidosDay — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:05:27 +0000

After training dogs for decades, I’m quite familiar with the various apparatuses used to hone a dog’s agility. Of course, each of the different types of obstacles tests a different aspect of a dog’s fitness. But when it comes to pure agility, I feel that the agility weave poles are the best way to train [...]

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Well-Rounded Canines

FidosDay — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:04:30 +0000

Many people think that a dog agility course is simply a test of a dog’s physical capabilities. Fitness is obviously at a premium in agility competitions, but it takes more than a finely tuned body to excel. In order to get through a course in competition, which is arranged differently every time, the dog must [...]

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Keep Your Pet Entertained

FidosDay — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:21:23 +0000

Pets are therapeutic animals who give us unconditional love and a source of comfort. And while pets can make us feel better, we need to make sure their needs are met as well. Dogs especially need lots of exercise to stay healthy and entertained. It’s best if you have a fenced yard that your dog [...]

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Getting Into Shape with My Furry Friend

FidosDay — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:21:01 +0000

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 [...]

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Break-Away Tire Jump – The Ultimate in Safety

Windryder Dad — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:30:21 +0000

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, [...]

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Complete Agility Training To-Go

FidosDay — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:45:30 +0000

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 [...]

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Spice Up Your Dog’s Training Routine

FidosDay — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:45:19 +0000

If you engage in any form of competition, you indubitably have some sense of competitive spirit. And while training is a grueling, rigorous undertaking, it is imperative to take measures to ensure your preparation is also enjoyable. This theory holds true for dog agility training as well. Although most canines love exercise, spending hours going through [...]

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The Classic Agility Obstacle

FidosDay — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:09:55 +0000

Even people who are unacquainted with the rules and regulations of dog agility competitions are familiar with the dog tire jump. This iconic piece of equipment is a staple in dog agility courses and a true test of a dog’s strength and grace. While the apparatus may seem like a simple tire suspended in the [...]

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