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Monday, April 27, 2009

Easy and Fun Spring and Summer Time Activities for Your Pooch!- CLICK HERE!

Take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy it with your canine companion this year. There are lots of fun warm weather activities that you can do with your dog and most of them are free or low in cost!

Here are some fun activities that you can do with your dog during the spring and summer months to make the most of the warm weather:

1. The most obvious choice is to go to the park for a nice leisurely walk. Even a walk around the block can be refreshing for both you and your dog. Don't forget the leash!

2. Don’t forget to take along your dog’s favorite toy for a game of catch in the yard or at the park. Balls, frisbees or whatever you pet loves to play with are ideal! Check out this great frisbee by Kong.

3. Take your dog to the beach for a fun run in the sand. Many of the state and local parks have lakes with great beaches or if you are lucky enough to live by or on a lake, this activity is easy to do and great fun!

4. Go on a camping trip with your canine friend. You and your dog can explore new areas and enjoy the great outdoors together. A great cot for your dog like the one above makes sleeping a breeze!

5. Take your pet on a bike ride. Your dog will be thrilled with this fun and exciting experience. Just add an attachment for your bike, put your pet in and go! There may be an investment at first, but you can use the bike attachment year after year.

6. Set up an agility course for your pooch in your yard and train them on how to use it. This activity is great for dogs that get bored easily and love to be mentally stimulated.

7. Have some night time fun in your own backyard with a laser toy. Dogs love to chase the light source and they get lots of exercise just in time for bed!

Your dog will love spending time with you this spring and summer if you plan some fun activities for him or her. Not only is it rewarding, but also fun and helps to keep you fit! For more ideas, check out GregRobert Pet Supplies!

Labels: activities for dogs, Agility Training, camping, camping supplies for dogs, dog walking

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Friday, July 18, 2008

Dog Agility Training - A Bonding Experience- CLICK HERE!

Agility Training for Dogs is Gaining Popularity as it Follows the past of Equestrian Training

Agility is a sport in which a handler or owner directs a dog through an obstacle course. The sport of agility was originally based on equestrian events, and is now enjoyed by many dogs and human owners or handlers around the world. In the US, agility training is gaining popularity at a speedy rate.

There are a variety of events and contests involving different combinations of obstacles and courses. A standard dog agility course will use nearly every type of obstacle, while a tunnelers course will be only tunnels, a jumpers course will be mostly jumps. Most well known throughout the United States are the jumping courses.

Any breed of dog or mix of breeds (your mutt can do it too!) can enjoy agility training. Some breed personalities and body types may be better suited to competitive agility success. There is no need to compete if you or your dog is not suited. Many owners and dogs get tremendous enjoyment with just training (and showing off to the neighbors and relatives).

While “any” dog can enjoy agility, there are some considerations regarding your dog’s age and overall health. Tremendously overweight dogs should get a clean bill of health before training. Talk to a vet.

Also - many senior dogs are able to enjoy agility into their senior years, but you should talk to your vet to determine if agility is safe for your senior dog.

Puppies Should Wait!

Puppies have soft bone plates in their joints. These bone plates need time to solidify, similar to the skull plates in human babies. Therefore, puppies are not allowed to compete in agility and should not train like adult dogs. Some agility basics can be taught to puppies for fun. Puppy agility training should be done with a professional and more and more “puppy agility” classes are popping up around the US.

Puppies can attend obedience classes prior to agility training so that they are ready to accept more complex commands. They should understand some basic obedience commands, particularly sit, stay, come, and down before starting training.

A great bonding experience - but remember .... safety first!

Save $5.00 on all agility training equipment and training treats that total over $75.00 at GregRobert. Coupon code: michbiz

Labels: Agility Training

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