In This Chapter
- Deciding on your dog’s diet
- Bathing your dog
- Clipping your dog’s nails
- Caring for your dog’s facial features
Showing posts with label Dog Tricks & Agility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dog Tricks & Agility. Show all posts
Ten Ways to Ensure Fido’s Fit for Tricks and Agility
Top Ten Sports Injuries for Dogs
In This Chapter
- Keeping your dog hydrated and rested
- Treating bone and soft-tissue injuries
- Treating shock
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 right
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 front
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 together
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 race
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 run
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 problems
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 poles
Introducing Your Dog to Jumps, Tunnels, and Tables
In This Chapter
- Showing your dog where to jump
- Racing through tunnels
- Exploring chutes
- Mastering the table
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 equipment
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 takes
Adding Drama with Clever Tricks
In This Chapter
- Showing emotion and acting silly
- Performing balancing tricks
- Playing housekeeper
- Preparing for the showdown at sunset
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 barker
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 props
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 drink
Engaging Favorites
In This Chapter
- Teaching paw tricks
- Getting your dog to roll
- Teaching begging tricks
- Encouraging stretches
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 together
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 leash
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 talents
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 gadgets
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 agility
