Can My Dog Conquer Agility Training Courses???

Any dog, no matter what breed, would definitely benefit from being involved in agility training.  This not only exercises the body, but it also refreshes and stimulates your dog’s brain.  Of course, it also benefits the dog owner in the same manner.

Is your dog the star of the Dog Park and does he/she move around like a speeding bullet?  Does he jump like a jackrabbit or does he simply run around the back yard or house like the Road Runner!

You might be able to attribute this energy level to his breed or his personality.  Either way, he’s got to use it.  You can choose to commit to plenty of outdoor playtime or you can make the most of that gift of energy and get him/her involved in dog agility training.

Dog agility is more than a growing trend.  It’s an outlet for your dog’s natural, instinctual habits.  It’s a timed even, consisting of a roadmap of several obstacles, which your dog is asked to negotiate in a particular order, without fault and under a judge-determined time limit. 

Imagine, in the wild, dogs are required to chase and kill prey.  When doing so, they will hurdle rocks, slip under fallen logs, teeter on natural bridges, climb sheer slopes and squeeze through thick brush.  Considering the hardy survival of the canine population in the wild, we can deduct that they’ve been considerably successful in chasing them down and catching those little critters!

The attention that you require from your pooch will strengthen his bond with you, reinforce basic obedience commands and improve his communication abilities.  The physical demands will increase endurance, improve coordination and improve overall health and fitness.   This will also improve his off the training course habits as he will be tired and less active inside. Of course all this exercise improves the owners help and well-being also!

So, get going and start your dog agility training today!  We at FurryPetStore.com have a starter kit to initiate your new venture or we sell single equipment pieces. Good luck and as always, consult your veterinarian prior to starting any intense training.