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The best and only dog agility training equipment supplier in the Phoenix, and #1 resource online. Operated by friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced staff in canine agility training. Get all of your dog agility jumps and tunnels, sports and travel gear, as well as other training and nutritional supplies all in one location.
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An abbreviated list of agility and jumping dog competitions in the Valley of the Sun. Come see some of the most talented canines around compete for the championship.
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America's Best Dog Trick Contest The Zoom Room Dog Agility Training Center and sponsor West Paw Design have announced the “ America’s Best Dog Trick Contest ” – a trick contest using only positive-reinforcement dog training methods. Open to any American resident, dog owners will submit a short video of their best dog trick via the Zoom Room’s Facebook Page . Initially, anyone may vote for the Best Dog Trick on Facebook. The top five dog tricks will then face a panel of judges from the Zoom... Read Full Story
Aside from entertainment purposes, dog agility training makes your dog vigorous and alert. This fun-filled activity even sharpens his mind and teaches him to make his own strategy on how to finish the course efficiently. Agility training will also allow your dogs to perform obstacles. With this kind of training, dogs can improve coordination through the basic training exercises used to teach jumping and ramp work. More importantly, you and your dog will build a better bond. This training... Read Full Story
He's very, very active and i'm wanting to get into showing/ obedience/ agility/ fly-ball but just don't know where to start and how to start training. Any help would be appreciated, Thank you! . We have a 10 week old border collie puppy, he's very bright, he was toileting outside within a couple of days, and i've managed to teach him to sit, down, shake hands, wave and roll over after two weeks of him Read Full Story
The official set of dvds from the recent FCI World Championships is available for purchase. We understand that it contains 6 discs with 12 hours of agility, and the cost is 25 euros + shipping. It can be purchased via the FCI website . The DVD contains the following: DVD 1: opening ceremony, agility and jumping large for teams (top 10); DVD2: jumping and agility for small and medium team (top 5) DVD 3: jumping and agility individual small for all the competitors DVD 4: jumping and agility... Read Full Story
So you’ve decided to begin some dog agility training . Obviously, one of the first things you’re going to want to do is choose some equipment. The type of equipment you choose is going to depend on a couple of different factors. The first thing to consider is what you are looking to accomplish. Some people are looking to participate in intense agility training with the goal of organized competition in mind. Others look at dog agility training as a way to bond with their dog and have fun... Read Full Story
This weekend we got busy again designing a few more new shirts. This time we did some for agility, flyball, herding and mutts. DOG! This is fun and addicting! My favorite design is the new Agility Rocks, 'cause you know how much I love agility. Mum's buying this shirt for herself today - navy blue long sleeve tee. There are three total Agility designs - Agility Rocks ! Agility Rules ! and I'd rather be playing Agility ! All of the designs can be imprinted on a wide variety of items from... Read Full Story
We arrived at the party and what did we see? Devils, ghouls, princesses, and other fun costumes on dobes, boxers, shelties, border collies, terriers and more! Gracie, Mum and I had a fantabulous time at the Howl-o-ween Pawty, hosted by the Pawsitive Partners Dog Agility Training Center on the south side of Indy. After we were freed from our costumes we got to play. Play at agility! Mum had decided before hand that she wanted to work my dogwalk, some jumping sequences and turns off the Frame... Read Full Story
One of the biggest difficulties dog trainers have when they begin a dog agility training program is getting their dog to stay. The command ‘stay’ is a basic one but it can be challenging. Although stay is a crucial command, not only for show dogs, but for everyday dog owners, staying still is simply not in a dog’s nature. How then can the dogs be trained to remain where they should?
Dogs are no different from children; they keep on testing the surroundings. I know how hard it can be to... Read Full Story
