3rd National Ultimate Dog Spor…
22 August 2009
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(About)Building Your Own Dog Agility Training Equipment
Image by SheltieBoy via Flickr Agility competitions are becoming more and more popular at dog shows, and are even beginning to replace many of the traditional shows. These competitions involve owners leading their dogs around an obstacle course as quickly as possible. A lot of training takes place before these events, and many people spend months preparing for even a single competition. However, because the obstacles used in agility competitions are not exactly everyday objects, many people find it difficult to train their dogs on a regular basis. In order to get around this problem, many ...
Dog Agility Training Equipment and Obstacles
Image by zteamie via FlickrDog agility competitions are very popular events since they first started sometime in the 1970s. These events are modeled after equestrian events, where horses run and jump around various obstacles. Dog agility competitions are very similar, but because of the greater mobility and constitution of dogs, there are far more obstacles to navigate. The most common obstacle, directly borrowed from agility training's like to equestrian events is the jump. These obstacles come in a variety of styles, from a single bar to multiple, and even the tire jump, which requires dogs to jump through ...
Buying Dog Agility Training Equipment
Image via Wikipedia Agility training events are becoming quite popular events, both for owners and for the dogs involved. These competitions involve an owner guiding their canine companion through a series of different obstacles in an order defined by the judges. Because the objects used in agility events are not common, everyday objects, it is necessary to expose your dog to these different obstacles well in advance of your event. In order to do that, you need to either build, or buy your own agility equipment. While you will save some money in building the ...
Buying Used Dog Agility Equipment
Image via WikipediaBecause of the high cost of getting involved with a sport like dog agility training, it is essential to save money whenever possible. One of the best methods of doing so is by purchasing used equipment and obstacles. If you choose to go with this option, however, keep in mind that you should still be spending your money on quality products, and that an obstacle in too poor of condition may be dangerous for your dog. Some used agility equipment, especially larger pieces like the A frame and the see-saw has been stored outdoors by their owners. ...
Dog Agility Starter Kits
Dog agility training can be an expensive sport to get involved in. These events involve large obstacle courses that dogs must traverse, and the vast majority of these objects are not everyday items. As such, it is imperative that you expose your dogs to these different objects if you intend to do well in the competition. Buying all these objects is costly for even the deepest pockets, but you can alleviate some of the cost by purchasing a dog agility starter kit. Starter kits will not have the larger objects, like see-saws or A frames, but they will ...
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