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Dog Agility Training-Part2

The Story Of My Dog And Why You Should Care
The Story of My Dog and Why You Should Care

It all began when I was 11 years old. That day, my mom was taking us (the kids) to Arnold's Hey and Grain, a .....
...... for training your dog.

1. Obstacles. Although it seems high to many handlers, the A-frame is the best obstacle to begin training. The dog walk plank, low jump and the tunnel (dogs love this obstacle) are also excellent for training the novice dog.

2. Control training is important to keep your dog disciplined both on the agility course and off. Everybody knows that a dog must heel and sit. You must also teach your dog to know and obey different commands: to go left and right, lay down, and wait. After those are mastered, the dog must learn normal recall (returning anytime you call) and recall over obstacles. Also important is the 'send away' command, making the dog go ahead you.

Tips for Dog Agility Training
Who's Pulling The Leash, You Or Your Dog?
Hopefully no one is pulling the leash.
The ideal situation is that you and your
dog .....

' Begin training by getting your dog's attention.

' Talk to him and offer a small treat. Coupled with the love he has for you, he'll be all ears.

' Be sure you have the correct lead (generally 6 feet) and a comfortable collar (measure the dog's neck and add 2 inches) for your dog.

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' Give praise often.

' 'Tune in' to your dog to be sure she and you are ready to train.

Here's a final tip: Make sure that you and your dog enjoy yourselves. After all, jumping through hoops is supposed to be fun--at least if you're a dog.

About the Author

Joel Walsh has written more tips on dog health topics including dog agility training: http://i-love-dogs.com'%20dog%20agility%20training

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