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agility supplies

swiggle96 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:28:35 GMT

Hello everyone.I am trying to get my dog into agility but I have no supplies.I was wondering if anyone knows any cheap supplies on websites or stores or if anyone knows anything u can use to make supplies.Please help.

Carting?

cavalieragility — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:22:22 GMT

Hi, i was wondering if anyone does carting. I saw it on animal planet and wanted to check to out. how do you train it and can little dogs do it aswell? Thanks :-)

Winter Exercise

macypimm — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:46:02 GMT

Soon winter will be here and usually I don't take my Westie for walks then because it gets extremely icy and snowy where I live...so I need some indoor exercise ideas! Please!

help FRISBEE

mybudda112 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:27:21 GMT

im teaching my pit bull Frisbee i need help ive been using zak george you tube videos i could use some pointers on frisbee in general ive only done basic frisbee and i dont have money to buy a book the library has none

Agility Distractions

cavalieragility — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:32:13 GMT

Hi everyone, I do agility with my cavalier king charles spaniel and lately she has been getting distracted. Any advice on how I can keep her focused on me would be greatly appreciated.

GREAT new sport!

Sudden_Impact — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:26 GMT

Hi everyone,
As some of you might remember, I ws training my Lab, Leah, in Tracking. We had fun, but they don't give tracking classes at my kennel club. Well, we tried Rally this week at the kennel club and loved it! She was great, it's really helped her heel and sit, and she's also much better on walks.
Does anyone else do Rally? I'm aiming to compete Leah someday, because we hae so much fun doing it.

Beginning Agility

PonyAndPuppyCrazed — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:10:58 GMT

What to expect- and how you know if you really want to start:

*Some people see a beautiful display of handler and dog working in harmony and they think "that could be me and my dog...." but agility is much more complicated then flying around an agility course with no faults. Agility takes time, money, and commitment, you have to want it more than anything.

*The cost can be overwhelming: training classes start at $125 and can go up way past $500- plus you might want to buy an agility course which can run you up to $1000! Or you can rent a space which can be costly and may go up to $100!!! If you want to be successful you can even hire canine massage specialists and have specialty foods and these can cost hundreds of dollars (but speak with your veternarian before you take any of this advice.)! So how deep is your wallet?

*Time needs to be considered, if you have a fancy border collie it'll need long walks plus running time and possibly agility training a couple times a week! Yikes! You need to consider your work and if you'll have once or twice a week to train and if you can keep your dog in optimum form.

So you still want to continue- but where to start?! Here are some tips:

*Google and search dog agility clubs in your area, then you can go and volunteer to get a good reputation with the association and get knowlegeable about the sport before you decide to compete.

*Find dog trainers and sign up for an agility class- just ask around, someone in your area has to offer the class!

*Buy or make a backyard agility course to practice on!

*Read. Read. Read. I like Clean Run magazine and the book Introduction To Dog Agility.

Agility can be fun and great for the bond with your dog. But establish goals. Do you want to be competitive- or just have fun? Do you want to be the best or good enough to feel accomplished? Decide on a budget and weave your way through the local agility clubs to get discounts and have friends to share this journey with. But this one rule should always apply: Make sure you're having fun- that's why you started this crazy thing!

Agility

Iluvmyshihtzu444 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:08:09 GMT

I've always wanted to try agility with my dog Bandit, you know just for fun time hanging with him, but I don't know how to start. I don't really think there are any agility clubs or groups that are buy us. Do you have to join a group to get started. Please Help!!!!

Fun Tricks!

Zacks2cute — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:38:35 GMT

Zackery knows the following tricks:

Sit, Laydown, Stand,wait, Shake, Hi5, Wave, Other hand (for all three hand tricks), Turn around, Both hands Hi5, Come (sorta), Loose leash walking, Agility, Running on the tredmill, Choose (pawing an item in the air or choosing which cup a treat is underneath (as a game)), Take it, Drop it, Carry, leave it,

I would also love it if i could teach him

Crawl, Jump in the air, Come (always),

Please share your tricks!

Canine Good Citizen Test

LoverOfDogs — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:09:04 GMT

Ok, I've noticed several people whose dogs have CGC in their name. I was wondering what is it? How can you get it? Can mutts participate? Is there any formal training or classes you can take? Sorry about all the questions. I'm just really curious because my stepmom has a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and she is an incredibly sweet dog and from what I've heard about CGC, I think she could pass. Also my friend has a mutt and would like to get a CGC as well. Any info is appreciated.

Getting Shih Tzu to Take and Hold?

Shih Tzu — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:29:28 GMT

I have a shih tzu that is doing great in obedience. She loves it, very happy, thinks it's all a game... but I can't get her to take and hold things. As soon as I try, she gets all 'slinky' and doesn't want to do anything.

Otherwise, she's very good at tons of things! She heels great, very reliable on sits/downs and stays, I have target trained her, and she thinks that's fantastic, I've taught her how to push open and push closed doors.... but she won't take anything and hold it?

Any tips? It's very frusturating -I always start training off as a game, but once she realizes what I'm trying to do, she gets upset and refuses to do it.

What to do with a Brittany pup?

Irishgirl — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:53:39 GMT

My pup is going to be 15 weeks old Sunday. He's really cute and he loves playing fetch with anything. He likes to hunt birds already and has pointed twice. He stands really good and has great markings (pics below) So what should I be thinking about for doing with him? No matter what I decide to do, I would have to drive at least an hour to show him. My dad is planning on hunting with him in September, and we are going to see a field trial in late September/early October. I am just curious as to what people think I should train him in and their opinions on the different things.

Thanks.

Dallas Search and Rescue Dog -Help Needed!-

pitbullsrock28 — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:43:13 GMT

I wanted to post, because I wanted to know if there were any search and rescue dogs in the Dallas area. A 15 year old boy was abducted in Dallas close to Coit. He was taking his violin lessons and stepped out to get something out of a car and didn't come back. The van was still there, so obviously didn't take it. The neighbors reported hearing a scream at the same time Luke walked out of the volin teachers place. Please any help would be great. E-mail me for more info at takingthestage@gmail.com for more info and keep this family in your prayers!

Doggie Surfing?

Zolairty — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:23:52 GMT

I live right next to a beach, and I've been hearing alot about this lately. How do I teach my dog to surf?

Freestyle

pitbullsrock28 — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:26:20 GMT

I wanna start doin freestyle with my dogs, what songs do you guys like?

Hunting

dogsRme — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:14:15 GMT

Has anyone gone out hunting with their dogs yet? If you have did you guys catch anything?

My brother caught a 6 point buck and my dad caught a 5 point. I got to go out on the first day of hunting. Didn't catch anything. Signed up Sandy for some hunting lessons and entered a hunting competition. We made it to the final round...but then during the final test, lost control of Sandy and she ran for the duck when it wasn't her turn. I was disqualified from the competition.

Schutzhund Stars

canecorso_breeder — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:47:44 GMT

I would like to post pics of some of my dogs in schutzhund training and trials. Feel free to post to see the dog with the most intensity! Obiedience, tracking and bitework pics!

Xander

Amadeus and new owner. (He was placed in a new home for space)

Sotis

Bogie

My beautiful boy, protecting his home.

Updated Schutzhund Photos

canecorso_breeder — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:22:07 GMT

Bogart

<-- Close one!

Elly Mae- Ready to Rumble.

*Note-This is her SECOND time on a sleve ever.

Thanks so much for taking your time to look,

Canecorso

Dogsled Racing

Malamuterox — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:56:03 GMT

I LUV huskies and am thinking about getting into dogsled racing.I own a Alaskan Malamute puppy.Does anyone know some things about Dogsled racing?If so,I would love to hear all about it.

i saw this photo

i_luv_doggies — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:00:03 GMT

i saw this photo on the internet and i was trying to figure it out and i am having trouble do so.what is your thought

Tracking training

Sudden_Impact — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:09:30 GMT

I'm trying to train my 3 year old Lab, Leah to track. So far I bought a bottle of raccoon scent, put a little on a rag, drag the rag across the ground in a "trail" and leave it at the end. I encourage Leah with "Go find it!" and when she successfully tracks the trail to the rag, I praise her and give her a treat.
Is there any way else to train her to track? I've never trained a Tracking dog before so I'm just going by trial and error.
Any advice or training tips is welcome! Thanks in advance!

help he wont do it

swiggle96 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:29:40 GMT

Hi,my dog just refuses to learn the teeter and he has a trial april fourth.I am getting nervous he has a training lesson sunday.Please help!!!!!

Shutzhund fans anyone?

canecorso_breeder — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:41:44 GMT

I like this sport and I would like to find other fellow DogChannel posters who love it as well. post away and I will happily reply about this intense sport.

Agility Map

swiggle96 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:44:55 GMT

Hi everyone.My corgi is entered in a agility trial in may.This is his first time and mine also so I was wondering if anyone could hepl us.I was wondering if they give you a map of the course a little while before you are actually at the trial like a week or somthing.Please help!!I am worried we will get there and make a mistake!!!

paw protection from cold-boots,tape?

fidojoesdad — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:58:50 GMT

how do sled dog racers prepare the dogs' feet for the run? It appears they use some sort oif tape to keeep their boots on.What kind of tape won't pull the fur out of their legs so he's not bald legged by spring? HELP!

How to get started?

Celestyal — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:23:54 GMT

How does one even get started in agility and therapy work? I would love train in that but i don't know how to get started.

(Schutzhund incorperated people CLICK!!) PROBLEM!!

canecorso_breeder — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:51:58 GMT

We have a male, Venetto, whom we got a few weeks ago for train and resale. He was; at his former owner's home; chained down, and the owner played tug. Doing so, the dog built a frustration for the tug, earning few results and rewards, depends on pulling to get the tug/sleeve. He listens very seldom, if not any, to verbal commands. It takes a "choke" collor and harness to hold him in place to work. Otherwise, he will drag you across the field!! What do you think I should do? Ask Q's if you'd like if I missed something. Thanks schutzhund fans!!

training a pit bull to be a bird dog

PurePitLoveKennels — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:39:07 GMT

id like to train my pitbull to hunt birds can anyone give me any advice on how

Aggression Help

SchnauzerFan — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:31:55 GMT

We are fostering a dog (female), most likely a boxer-pitbull mix. We also own a male that is also a pitbull-boxer mix.

Cinnabon, the foster dog, does not get along with Akuma at all. He is a very laid back dog, and we have been sure to make sure he does not try to play with her with too intense an energy. The problem is that she is recovering from a broken hip, and so she is currently limited in many of the things she can do. I cannot take her for long walks or a run to get out her energy. When they are outside, they seem to play and mingle fine and have not had an issue yet. But inside, there are times he will simply walk by and she will launch herself off the couch at him. Its hard to tell when a spat between them will happen, as there is no clear pattern. They have drawn blood, luckily nothing serious. The spats are mostly just noise and showing of teeth, not actual fighting.

I have been walking them together to help them bond. I have given her praise when she's on the couch, he jumps up and she doesn't growl at him. I have been putting her on her side after each spat to show her that she is not top dog. I make sure he gets fed before her.

During the day, she is in a crate - to protect her hip but also because we are afraid she will go after Akuma while we are not home. Akuma is bigger and stronger and will definitely really hurt her if she continues to go after him. So far, he has just been defending himself to the point of not letting her get the better of him.

Any suggestions on what I can do to get these two to get along? My husband is getting frustrated and is ready to put a time limit on when she needs to stop this or he doesn't want to continue to foster her. I can understand his feelings on it, but I'd really like to find a way for her to stop going after Akuma. She is absolutely fine with our other two dogs, in fact she is great pals with our mini schnauzer. Except for this one issue, she is a super sweet dog.

I just realized I posted this under Dog Sports by accident - so there is the same post under Behavior and Training.

Anything mutts can enter?

MissMolly-Lover — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:36:05 GMT

In the future when I get a little bit older I wanted to do things with Molly and enter her into different things. But most contest\sports only allow purebreds at least where I live.

Dog Sports

Mutt Luv1212 — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:45:41 GMT

What kind of dog sports do u play with your dog???

Weekend Getaway in Lake Placid Florida for humans and dogs

monikawilson — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:21:06 GMT

Hello there, Ireally do not want to advertise any kind ofevent but if you feel like I do "I need a weekend getaway and want to take my dogs" this would be the perfect opportunity. It will be a weekend event in Lake Placid, Florida (close to Sebring) on a large lake. AC Cabins are available for dogs and their owners. We will have training (Obedience, Tracking, Protection, cadaver and more), we will also have fun at the beach and the lake - and of course we will have a lot of fun with other humans and their dogs. The event will be on Oct. 3rd to Oct. 5th 2008.

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which dose your dog do?

dogspup23 — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:38:57 GMT

my Dog Dose All And my new pup is loving dock diving so if dont none just tell what dog you have and i'll tell you which might be good for you and your dog>

Tips on Training dog for Agility and Obiedence Shows

lady_pitbull27 — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:33:55 GMT

I have been working with my 6 month old APBT named Boomer for an up coming agility show!!! I did show my older APBT about 3 years ago. So far Boomer is excelling in obiedence and agility!!! Plus he loves to do it!! So for those of you who have shown a dog or have some advice, I would love to hear it!!!!

Dog Sports

petsarelove — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:26:18 GMT

Read an article today on dog sports: blog.halopets.com/2008/06/18/dog-sports. I'm really interested in this and I wanted to find out if anybody here has ever competed in any of the sports they mention. What kind of experience did you have? Was it tough to train your dog for this?

how do I get my dog to do angility??

starry*boy — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:38:22 GMT

Star won't try angility ( spelling, I know ). I give him something to jump over and other obsitcles and he just walks around them. How can I get him to do them ?

Please don't say its cause he is mixed. ITs not that reason.