Article by Boing Vitunov

When it comes to dog training, agility is one of the main aspects that are greatly considered. Agility is a dog sport in which a handler and her dog run as a team through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. The goal in any dog agility competition is to execute each piece of equipment correctly without any disqualifications.

Basically, an agility course is rather like an obstacle course with standard elements that each dog must pass through in order to complete the run and receive a qualifying score. If a single element is missed, the team is disqualified. This course consists of jumps, hoops and obstacles that you can set up for yourself. You can visit your local pet shop for this equipment. The basic elements of dog agility equipment are:

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Article by Boing Vitunov

Dog agility is really a spectator sport that consists of dogs racing through a strong obstacle course while being guided with a handler. The actual race is judged within the agility dog’s speed in addition to accuracy. Numerous dog agility courses and obstacles are utilized for each race, or perhaps trial, to help keep the race challenging for the handlers and the pet dogs.

Some of the different types of common obstacles used in dog agility are dog agility jumps, tunnels and contact obstacles. Singe bar jumps in which the dog jumps over one bar are common as are triple jumps that the dog jumps over in a row. Jumps are same as you would find at an obedience trial, and the pole height is set according to the size of the dog.

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Entering your dog into a dog agility school can improve not only your dog’s agility but his overall physical and mental well-being. However, it’s important that you are present on your dog’s training and you know about the equipment that the trainers use to enhance your dog’s agility.

Dog trainers and handlers use equipment like jumps, tunnels, obstacles, and other dog agility equipment as well as teamwork, patience, and careful preparation.

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When it comes to dog training, agility is one of the main aspects that are greatly considered. Agility is a dog sport in which a handler and her dog run as a team through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. The goal in any dog agility competition is to execute each piece of equipment correctly without any disqualifications. There are several national and international agility organizations with each having its own regulations and standards for its agility equipment.

Basically, an agility course is rather like an obstacle course with standard elements that each dog must pass through in order to complete the run and receive a qualifying score. If a single element is missed, the team is disqualified. This course consists of jumps, hoops and obstacles that you can set up for yourself. You can visit your local pet shop for this equipment. The basic elements of dog agility equipment are:

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I want to start agility training with my dog and I only want the basic items needed for agility training, does anybody know of anywhere good that I could buy these in Ireland or the UK ???

Thanks!

If you are one of the many people who are interested in trying agility as a sport for you and your dog, you will need some basic agility equipment for dogs and a bit of obedience training.

First:

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What could be more adorable than a tiny 10-week-old German Retriever walking down the street with its owner, pulling at the leash as it excitedly greets anyone who walks by? These little puppies put so much effort into seeing what’s going on and are almost always greeted with a pat on the head and a smile from passing strangers.

This is all cute and adoring, that is until the dog reaches a bodyweight of 50 to 60 pounds and is literally dragging its owner down the street on the leash. The once happily smiling owner is now gritting her teeth and doing all she can to keep the dog from pulling her down the sidewalk.

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When planning to train your dog to be as agile as those dogs you have seen on dog competitions, you need to follow certain guidelines in order to produce optimal results. You can buy quality dog training books or ask professional dog agility trainers for instructions. You can also hire professional trainers but the cost might make you think twice. Even if you can afford a professional dog trainer it is more recommendable if you can train your dog by yourself, after all you are your dog’s master. Not to mention agility training is a perfect bonding moment for you and your dog to establish trust and confidence towards you as your dog’s master.

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There’s nothing cuter than a tiny 9-week-old German Retriever walking around the park with its owner, pulling at the leash as it happily greets people who walk by. Puppies put so much effort into watching what’s going on and are almost always greeted with a rub on the head and a smile from strangers who passes by.

It’s cute and adoring, that is until the dog develops a bodyweight of 50 to 60 pounds and is dragging its owner down the street on the leash. The once happily smiling puppy owner is now gritting his teeth and doing everything he possibly can to keep the dog from dragging him down the sidewalk.

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