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Facts about Dog Agility

Dog agility trials are becoming more and more popular the world over. They began in England, as so many good things, do, but "agility fever" quickly spread all over the globe. Now there are clubs and events everywhere that there are...
Brad CarlsonDecember 27, 2005

Dog Agility Training for Your Puppy

You may be asking, "When can I start agility training with my new puppy?" You can start immediately, with certain recommendations. Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can be playing and socializing with...
Brad CarlsonDecember 27, 2005

Teaching Dog Agility Weaves With A Weave Chute

There are many methods to teach dogs how to weave. Having attended a variety of agility camps and agility seminars, I've seen quite a few of the top handlers present their preferred method of weave training.
Brad CarlsonDecember 27, 2005

4 to 8 Dog Agility Jumps Makes Ideal Training

We are often asked, "How many jumps should I start with?" You can never have too many single jumps to practice agility. A good starting place is four jumps. This is the absolute minimum number of jumps that we recommend.
Brad CarlsonDecember 27, 2005

How to Correct Your Dog's Stay on the Agility Starting Line

Does your Agility Dog Stay everywhere but on the starting line? My "over the edge Border Collie", started breaking her start line stays after about one year of trialing.
Brad CarlsonDecember 27, 2005

Agility Builds Confidence in Your Dog

Is your dog timid around people or other dogs? Is your dog sensitive to sounds? Agility training can provide the environment and structure to build confidence in your dog.
Brad CarlsonDecember 27, 2005

Winter Dog Agility Training

Yes, its cold outside, but don't stop your dog's agility training. Depending on where you live, there might be snow on the ground from November through March, but thats no reason to give up your agility training.
Brad CarlsonDecember 27, 2005

It's a Dog's Life

What do we mean when we say “Oh, It’s a Dog’s Life”?Maybe it’s because the ideal dog’s life is to have nothing more than a warm bed, to be fed regularly, and know that there is at least one human who cares and loves...
Shirley PurdyDecember 27, 2005

Create a Backyard Habitat for Wild Birds with a Bird Feeder

With a little imagination and very little effort, you can transform your backyard into a natural habitat for birds. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher, or simply want to invite nature a little closer to your home, birdfeeders put down the...
Chris RobertsonDecember 27, 2005

Getting The Dog You Always Wanted

Do you look on with envy as your neighbor jogs through the neighborhood, his faithful dog trotting happily and calmly by his side? Does your arm ache after every walk with your dog – sore from almost being pulled from the socket?
Hope SaidelDecember 26, 2005