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Combining dogs and sports is nothing new. For centuries, dogs participated in fox hunts and other hunting excursions and dog sled racing has been around since the 1850s. While agility is only about 40 years old, it has quickly become one of the most popular dog sports. If you are…

Are you and your dog in a bit of a rut? Do you feel like the daily walks and games of fetch just aren’t providing you both with enough fun and excitement? Dog agility might be a perfect way to spice up your life as well as the life of…

Dog agility training might seem like a difficult endeavor, but the good news is that dogs often are quite easy to teach and train. While there may be a language barrier, the good humor and eagerness to please inherent in most dogs makes them excellent students. All that is required…

In dog agility, there are several pieces of dog training equipment that are known as contact obstacles. These include the pause table, the A-frame, the dog walk and the teeter, which also might be called a see saw. No matter what you call this latter piece of equipment, it can…

If you’ve invested several months in training with your dog agility equipment, you and your dog might be ready to begin heading out for competitions. There are several organizations throughout the United States that host competitions, and each one is unique. Here is some basic information that might help you…

While some dogs love meeting other dogs and meeting new people, other dogs tend to be a bit shy, nervous or perhaps even high strung. You might think that these types of dogs would not be a good fit for dog agility; however, using dog training equipment can have a…

If you are just getting your paws wet in the world of dog agility, so to speak, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the equipment, the lingo, competition rules and so on. However, if you keep your focus on the following five helpful tips, agility training is sure to be…

With more than 3 million dogs being abandoned each year, rescuing a furry friend from an animal shelter is one of the kindest acts anyone can do. Of course, the person who rescues a dog obviously will enjoy the companionship of a loyal friend, so both parties definitely benefit. With…

If you have ever attended a workout class, you probably took note that the instructor divided the class up into three categories. You began with a short warm-up session, followed by a workout and then a cooling down session. When it comes to dog agility, it is important to include…

When the heat of summer is at its peak, it can be tough for dogs to handle these high temperatures. However, dogs still do need some daily exercise, and it’s important to keep up with your dog agility training even during the hottest months of the year. To help you…