Whatever your goals in agility Kathy believes that having fun is of paramount importance for both you and your dog. Whether starting out in the sport or hoping to boost your motivation, the beauty of positive play training for all dog/handler teams is that it can enhance the dog/handler relationship in other areas too!
Click the link below to read “Starting Out Right: Building on a Puppy’s Natural Drive and Instinct” written by Kathy and published in Clean Run Magazine. https://www.cleanrun.com/feature/starting_out_right_building_on_a_puppy_s_natural_drive_instinct/index.cfm?ParentCat=491
A lady came up to me on the trail today and told me “I like your dog”. At an agility trial 20 years ago a lady came up to me before I went into the agility ring and said “I know you are busy getting ready to run, but I wanted to say that I … Continue reading The Power of a Few Kind Words
Today we played a condensed version of the waiting-politely-to-play games. They all really love to play with “their” toys, so I was very proud of them! The dog who waits most patiently gets to play first. The youngsters are getting the hang of it and the grown-ups are showing that after years of hogging toy … Continue reading Four Patient Dogs
In California AKC Novice is usually during the hottest part of the day. USDAA Starters can be running at any time, but often happens after lunch. It’s not just novice dogs who need to be used to the heat though, USDAA Grand Prix Finals are usually held in the early afternoon. Unless you wish to give your dog a … Continue reading How hot are your contacts?
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