Dog Agility Training|where to find dog agility training
Oct
31
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Lissie asked:
Which of these do your dogs like and don’t like.
Which of these do your dogs like and don’t like.
Jumps
Tunnel
Chute
Pause Table
A Frame
Dog Walk
Teeter
Weeve Poles
Other (Please list what this is)
Janiya
Oct
30
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SHELTIELUVER asked:
I have a 7 month old Sheltie. She is super smart and a real sweatheart. She does very well in obedience and looks like she’ll be great at agility as well. We have taken our fourth class. She loves the tunnels and hurdles and even the A frame. However, she’s really scared of the teeter totter because it’s narrow and obviously moves. She also doesn’t like the dog walk because it’s narrow and she can’t see what’s ahead. I put her on top of the walk and lure her slowly across with treats. Does it sometimes take a while for dogs to get used to this equipment? She won’t pass the class unless she can do everything. Also, how do you teach a dog to “weave”? What equipment does the very first level of competitive agility use? Also, she’s scared of the tire jump if it’s not secured. Any advice? I don’t want to give up ’cause she’s so quick and eager to learn and please. I think she’ll be awesome at agility. Alot of her apprehensiveness might be ’cause I’m new at agility too!
Adrian
I have a 7 month old Sheltie. She is super smart and a real sweatheart. She does very well in obedience and looks like she’ll be great at agility as well. We have taken our fourth class. She loves the tunnels and hurdles and even the A frame. However, she’s really scared of the teeter totter because it’s narrow and obviously moves. She also doesn’t like the dog walk because it’s narrow and she can’t see what’s ahead. I put her on top of the walk and lure her slowly across with treats. Does it sometimes take a while for dogs to get used to this equipment? She won’t pass the class unless she can do everything. Also, how do you teach a dog to “weave”? What equipment does the very first level of competitive agility use? Also, she’s scared of the tire jump if it’s not secured. Any advice? I don’t want to give up ’cause she’s so quick and eager to learn and please. I think she’ll be awesome at agility. Alot of her apprehensiveness might be ’cause I’m new at agility too!
Adrian
Oct
24
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SHELTIELUVER asked:
I know it should be atleast 18 months because of the dangers of growing dogs injuring themselves when jumping. My instructor who preaches this has a 18 month old dog with agility titles though! It must have started at aleast a year then. My 6 month old Sheltie is going to be great at agility and I’d like to aim around spring for her first trial. She just got 2 legs towards her CD in novice obedience.
Sarah
I know it should be atleast 18 months because of the dangers of growing dogs injuring themselves when jumping. My instructor who preaches this has a 18 month old dog with agility titles though! It must have started at aleast a year then. My 6 month old Sheltie is going to be great at agility and I’d like to aim around spring for her first trial. She just got 2 legs towards her CD in novice obedience.
Sarah
Oct
22
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Skye asked:
I entered a trial a month ago and never got a confirmation. I’m going to call later since it’s tomorrow but I’m going to assume that I should be there by 7:30 to be safe. It’s my first AKC agility trial so I know that my dog has to be measured, right? Should I bring her AKC pedigree?
Alexandria
I entered a trial a month ago and never got a confirmation. I’m going to call later since it’s tomorrow but I’m going to assume that I should be there by 7:30 to be safe. It’s my first AKC agility trial so I know that my dog has to be measured, right? Should I bring her AKC pedigree?
Alexandria
Oct
16
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November Gypsy asked:
I’m interested in getting involved in this sport, because I’d love to have that kind of motivation to excerise and, more importantly, because I’d love to spend time with a dog in that activity. The problem is, I have no idea how to get started…and what kind of dog would be good for this activity. I need one that would enjoy this sport but that could be good with kids (I have a little girl) and is affectionate! Can you help?
Garrett
I’m interested in getting involved in this sport, because I’d love to have that kind of motivation to excerise and, more importantly, because I’d love to spend time with a dog in that activity. The problem is, I have no idea how to get started…and what kind of dog would be good for this activity. I need one that would enjoy this sport but that could be good with kids (I have a little girl) and is affectionate! Can you help?
Garrett
