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How to Train Your Dog For A Dog Agility Competition

[9 Apr 2009 | No Comment | ]

How to Train Your Dog For A Dog Agility Competition

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

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Agility competitions are quickly becoming one of the most popular sporting events in the nation. Introduced in America in 1977, these events have grown from a single event at a dog show, to hundreds, and even thousands of events nationwide, held in accordance with other shows, and on their own. Because of the high energy and the athleticism featured by both dog and owner, this sport has become one of the most popular spectator sports in America.
Many owners enjoy the show so much that …

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What is a Dog Agility Competition?

[8 Apr 2009 | No Comment | ]

What is a Dog Agility Competition?

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

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Dog agility competitions have become a very popular sport for both adults and children alike. These events, which are usually scheduled in conjunction with a traditional dog show, are much more active, and are comprised of the owners leading their dogs through an obstacle course as quickly as possible. There are over thirty different kinds of obstacles which are commonly used, and the high energy and excitement level of the competitors makes these events a lot of fun to watch.
With dogs having to traverse teeter-totters and …

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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 ...