In This Chapter
Deciding on your dog’s diet
Bathing your dog
Clipping your dog’s nails
Caring for your dog’s facial featu...
Showing posts with label Dog Tricks & Agility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dog Tricks & Agility. Show all posts
Top Ten Sports Injuries for Dogs
In This Chapter
Keeping your dog hydrated and
rested
Treating bone and soft-tissue
injuries
Treating sh...
Nearly Ten Agility Moves Anyone Can Try
In This Chapter
Getting your dog to jump, tunnel,
burrow, and weave
Jumping through hoops and walking
the beam
Stopping and holding in key
positions
Teaching your dog left from ri...
Harness Sports: Bringing Pulling Dogs to the Starting Line
In This Chapter
Carting canines big and small
Sledding in the snow
Joring: Biking, skiing, running
with your dog out in fr...
Participating in More Hobbies and Breed-Specific Events
In This Chapter
Putting obedience to the test
Competing in herding, hunting,
and tracking events
Doing volunteer work toget...
Sharing Favorite Sports and Backyard Games
In This Chapter
Playing football, soccer, or
softball
Teaching your dog to catch a
flying disc
Exploring the flyball relay r...
Competing in Agility: Ready, Set, Go!
In This Chapter
Sorting out matches, trials, and
classes
Getting ready to go — at home and
on the course
Showtime: Making your ...
Sequencing and Troubleshooting Your Agility Moves
In This Chapter
Tackling multiple obstacles in
the right order
Becoming an effective course
director
Finding solutions to specific
probl...
Teaching the A-Frame, Dog Walk, Teeter, and Weave Poles
In This Chapter
Getting your dog to nail the
contacts every time
Navigating the A-frame, dog walk,
and teeter
Perfecting the weave po...
Introducing Your Dog to Jumps, Tunnels, and Tables
In This Chapter
Showing your dog where to jump
Racing through tunnels
Exploring chutes
Mastering the ta...
Laying the Foundations for Agility
In This Chapter
Giving old commands new meaning
Getting started on some brand-new commands
Maintaining a positive attitude
Choosing instructors and
classes
Buying or making your own agility equipm...
Considering Agility Training
In This Chapter
Finding out what’s involved in
agility
Taking a look at course obstacles
Assessing whether your dog has
what it ta...
Adding Drama with Clever Tricks
In This Chapter
Showing emotion and acting silly
Performing balancing tricks
Playing housekeeper
Preparing for the showdown at
sun...
Barking, Counting, and Singing on Cue
In This Chapter
Teaching your dog to bark and
stop barking on cue
Sounding the alarm, singing,
counting, and more
Redeeming the problem bar...
Jumping and Dancing for Joy
In This Chapter
Redirecting your dog’s enthusiasm
with a cool jumping trick
Turning your dog into your dance
partner
Teaching your dog to jump over,
through, and into pr...
Go Fetch! Finding and Retrieving Tricks
In This Chapter
Encouraging your dog to find
certain objects
Teaching your dog the basics of
fetching
Getting your dog to carry
Having your dog bring you a
tissue or a dr...
Engaging Favorites
In This Chapter
Teaching paw tricks
Getting your dog to roll
Teaching begging tricks
Encouraging stretc...
Minding Manners and Trying Out Some Tricks
In This Chapter
Setting up places for your dog to
relax
Working on bathroom skills
Redirecting barking, chewing, and
jumping tendencies
Doing tricks that show happiness
and affection
Playing games toget...
Encouraging Self-Control before You Launch into Lessons
In This Chapter
Going over basic commands
Keeping your dog calm and
attentive
Testing basic training beyond the
house
Weaning your dog off the le...
Understanding Your Dog’s Natural Abilities and Limitations
In This Chapter
Taking age into account
Considering breed characteristics
Paying attention to body type
Choosing tricks that fit your
dog’s personality
Appealing to your dog’s likes and
tale...
Prepping for Training — Mentally and Physically
In This Chapter
Recognizing the power of your
approval
Speaking the same language
Equipping yourself with all the
right tools
Preparing your dog to respond to
special training gadg...
Exploring the Fun that Awaits You
In This Chapter
Discovering the rewards of
working with your dog
Looking at the basic concepts of
trick training
Getting an overview of dog
agil...
