09 Dec 2014 - I've been a subscriber to Kathy Keats' "The Agility Coach" email Newsletter for a while and have enjoyed her thoughts on the mental… The Impact of Wings on Back Side Jump Wraps - Video13 Oct 2014 - I thought it would be interesting to see how our dogs set themselves...
Dog agility training is a sport for canines that involve a handler guiding their dogs through a course of obstacles that include tunnels, jumps, weave poles, etc. Whether it is for fun or competition, with the right equipment for dog agility training, your four-legged friend’s fitness level...
Jumps are self-explanatory, though there are quite a variety of them. They range from the simple bar jump (imagine a hurdle jump) and the wide boards on the ground that comprise the broad jump to the winged jump, which is a bar jump with plastic lattice “wings” on either end. Ther...
Experts characterize these dog breeds as big dogs with small bodies. They can walk considerable distances when they are in the company of their owners. Moreover, they are capable of impressive jumps and they can compete in medium-speed races, a fact which tells a lot about their personality....
A Jump Wing is defined as a horizontal extension of the side standard, which serves to make the jumping path more readily visible to the dog, while at the same time, requiring the dog to work at a greater distance from the handler than non-winged jumps. Wings may...
Finally, you can introduce tunnels, and jumps at micro height to proof his learning by building small sequences. The games outlined in this book will give a solid foundation to puppies taking their first steps in agility training through to young dogs who are mastering the skills they will ...
Papillons get their name from their distinctive wide ears that resemble butterfly wings. Their silky coat adds to their overall elegant appearance. Papillons are active, intelligent, curious dogs who make sturdy family pets and love to compete in agility events. Although they’re associated with ...
Decreased speed and agility Deceased coordination Emotional and behavioral changes Older Chihuahuas might also become noticeably more: Set in their ways Intolerant of puppies or children soliciting their attention Disinterested in playing Enthusiatic about napping ...
I can ‘bear-ly’ believe it, but last week, Little Bear celebrated his fourteenth birthday. We had an agility party with a couple of his best pals, Paddy and Barney, and the smile on his face was a joy to see. Any thoughts of slowing down were obviously far from his mind as he ...