Welcome to our first blog post of 2024! So, let’s start off with one that will keep you and your pooch busy… 20 training commands! If you’re in that situation where you’ve got down the basics and are just looking for something a little more exciting, this is for you! In this post we’ll go… Continue reading 20 Fun Commands to Teach Your Dog
Tag: Agility
How to Get More Speed in your Agility Jumps!
Welcome to the first post of our Training Notes! If you haven’t already, please feel free to check out our ‘Welcome to Training Notes‘ post! So, you’ve already gotten started with your agility jumping? Your dog is jumping at a good (and safe) height, but you just can’t seem to get the speed? Well don’t… Continue reading How to Get More Speed in your Agility Jumps!
How to Solve Common Roadblocks in Agility Training
Agility training is so much fun, but it can become frustrating when you are running into the same problem again and again. You just want to fix it, but you don’t know how, so you just ignore it and keep running the course. Every single time your dog is getting more used to performing that… Continue reading How to Solve Common Roadblocks in Agility Training
How To Get Started With Agility
You might have found yourself looking for a way to really bond with your dog. Or maybe you just want to get outside and moving more. Maybe it’s that your dog really needs some more exercise and stimulation… Well agility might be what you’re looking for! The problem is, when you are looking at an… Continue reading How To Get Started With Agility
How To Choose the Best Treat Pouch for Your Activity
It seems like such a small thing but choosing the right treat pouch makes a big difference. It really depends what dog training activity that you want to pursue that affects the type of treat pouch you would buy. In the past, I have had the experience of loosing a treat pouch whilst running in… Continue reading How To Choose the Best Treat Pouch for Your Activity
Dog Leads and Agility Equipment for Training
When out shopping for your dog, you may see that there are many different leads for your dog. You may be left thinking how ridiculous it is to have a 15 metre dog lead, but actually, there is a great use for that. Or when getting started in agility, you may be wondering what all… Continue reading Dog Leads and Agility Equipment for Training
Around
Equipment – Cones This command can be used as part of an agility course, it gets your dog to run around in a circle big or small. To start, mark a small circle with cones, make sure the cones are quite close to each other, so that your dog can learn to not go inside… Continue reading Around
Jump Through A Hoop
Safety: Jumping is not good for some dogs so make sure you be careful and also have a good landing area If you are worried or unsure if you will cause harm to your dog, talk to you vet If you would not like your dog to be jumping through it, you can hold it… Continue reading Jump Through A Hoop
Weave Through Poles
Your dog might be very energetic, or you might be looking for something exciting to do. Teaching your dog to weave through poles is a very enjoyable activity to do. For this command you will need some patience as it is one of the hardest obstacles on the agility course to teach. In Preparation: Choose… Continue reading Weave Through Poles