Randy Butler, an instructor with Catoctin Kennel Club, started agility training with his English springer spaniel Emmy when she was a puppy and got "addicted in the best way." Butler and about six ...

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Eyes ablaze with focus, the black-and-white dog heeds the start cue from her handler. She makes a jump, sprints up an A-frame, darts into a tunnel, shimmies through the weaves like a slalom skier, ...

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This video provides detailed instructions for training your dog to navigate the agility A-Frame confidently. Using positive ...

Dog training is an ever-evolving process every pet parent experiences. And while some breeds require a bit more training than others, there’s always some behavior work to be done, or at the very least ...

Quincy stood on a ramp in the agility ring, his tail wagging nonstop and his gaze trained on his owner, Sharon Bouman. “See what I mean about our relationship?” Bouman said, pointing to the happy ...

They scurry through collapsible tunnels. They bark when they are excited. They listen to their handlers' commands. They are the dogs-such as border collies Gig, Faye and Spot-who have gone through ...

Which dog agility poles are best? Dog agility poles, also known as weave poles, teach your dog about precision and focus. Whether you’re looking to enter your dog into competitions or just get your ...