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When you think about fun activities to enjoy with your dog, obedience training might not be your first thought. Often teaching your dog to “obey” seems more like a chore than happy fun time. However, dog training doesn’t have to be drudgery, it can be fun. Using dog training equipment…

​While our blog contains a great deal of information about dog agility training and how to use dog training equipment, we thought we’d take a minute to go over some of the many products we sell here at Carlson Agility. We’ve been involved in dog agility since 1999, and each…

While dog agility originated in the United Kingdom, it’s the United States Dog Agility Association that has grown to become the world’s largest dog agility organization. There are more than 40,000 registered competitors within the USDAA. If you choose to compete in dog agility competitions, the USDAA-sanctioned events are one…

Most dogs enjoy exercise and activities, and playtime often is a highlight of their day. While dogs typically are quite enthusiastic about suing dog agility equipment, motivating them to learn how to use this equipment correctly can be daunting at times. Here are a few quick tips that can help…

There are so many great reasons to consider purchasing some agility equipment and teaching your dog how to run around an agility course. Agility training improves obedience, strengthens the bond between owner and dog and, of course, provides plenty of exercise. The best part is that dogs love agility and…

While a big portion of your lessons as an agility handler will be teaching your dog how to use dog training equipment, there actually is more to agility than simply learning agility equipment skills. There are several other areas that need to be addressed prior to entering a competition. Dog…

Once you’ve taught your precious pooch how to use every piece of dog agility equipment and he’s mastered each skill and mastered the basics of running an agility course, you may be just about ready for your first competition. After you sign up for this contest, here are a few…

Keeping your dog healthy and fit is easier than you might think, and often establishing healthy goals for your furry friend helps you improve your own health as well. Here are a few health and nutrition tips that will help keep your pooch in the best shape possible. Exercise Is…

Customers often ask us which piece of dog agility equipment should be purchased first. However, there really is no right answer to that question. You truly can begin training with any piece of dog training equipment. Still, some pieces definitely are easier for most dogs to master than others, so…

Agility training is something that is a good idea for most healthy dogs, and you don’t have to compete in agility contests to enjoy the many benefits of agility. Agility is a good option for a dog you’ve raised as a puppy or a dog you’ve just adopted from the…