Dog Agility Sport
12/20/2006
Dog agility is gaining speed as one of Europe and America’s best animal sports. In dog agility, a handler guides the dog in going through a course in the least amount of time possible.
The dog cannot be confined to a leash during agility competitions. As the clock ticks on, the dog has to [...]
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Dog Agility Training Class
12/20/2006
As a pet owner, you may be considering training your dog for agility performance. But if you’re not familiar with the advanced concepts, it might be a good idea to join a dog agility training class so that you don’t risk injury to the dog or teach him the wrong methods.
A dog agility training [...]
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Dog Agility Training Obstacles
12/20/2006
It doesn’t matter what age your dog is for you to begin agility training, but you have to respect the obstacles a dog may have in performing. For instance, very old or very young dog can have limitations set forth by its age.
A puppy can have physical and mental obstacles for agility training because [...]
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Dog Agility Scoring
12/20/2006
When you participate in the sport of dog agility, chances are you’ll begin by joining a local group and handling your dog on a local course. But eventually, you may want to enter the world of master tournaments, such as the United States Dog Agility Association.
When it comes to scoring a professional trial for [...]
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Dog Agility Training
12/20/2006
Not all dog owners will find that the particular breed they’re raising is suitable for dog agility training. Sometimes it’s the breed, but other times it’s the puppy itself who must be assessed for agility potential.
Each puppy will have a different temperament within the litter. If you’re considering purchasing a puppy based on [...]
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Obedience Training Simple First Steps
12/12/2006
It can be fun and exciting to train your dog. It is also a challenge. So, what is the first step to dog obedience training?
First, make sure your dog gets used to paying attention. Call your dog’s name and use certain key commands like “watch” and “look.” You have to have [...]
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Picking The Right Collar For Training
12/11/2006
Using a training collar can help make training your dog much easier. There are lots out there, with different features the help lead your dog, stop him or keep him from undesirable behaviors.
There are things you must know about using your dog collar, because some can harm a dog if used incorrectly. It [...]
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Stop Barking Dog
12/04/2006
Cut Out The Noise: Getting Your Dog To Stop Barking
Too much barking is one of the biggest problems we have with our beloved canines. Of course, it’s normal for dogs to bark sometimes, but if they go on and on when it’s not necessary, this can be really frustrating. It’s a very common [...]
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The Gear You Need For Hunting Dog Training
12/04/2006
Getting your hunting dog ready for the woods is a long and difficult process. You want him to be able to do things like point out and retrieve game skillfully. It may take a couple of whole hunting seasons to get your dog just the way you want him to be.
The [...]
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My dog needs a Veterinarian
09/24/2006
Thinking about choosing a veterinarian for your new dog? Where do you start? Usually, when picking a veterinarian, we thumb through the phone book until we find one close to home. But just like a doctor, you might not be happy with his “bedside” manner. I’ve heard people complain that their animal’s veterinarian doesn’t handle [...]
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