Choosing Dog Agility Training Supplies
Agility training is one of the most popular types of competitive dog sports, with dogs navigating courses of pre-determined obstacles, hopefully without error in the shortest amount of time. Although there are many different types of agility trials for different breeds, if you have decided to get involved with agility competitions you will need to train your dog and that means having the right dog agility training supplies.
Some of the most common dog agility training supplies include bar jumps, tunnels and weave poles. You may also find that the use of treats as a reward can be an effective training mechanism when working with your dog, so it is a good idea to stock up on those as well.
When training your dog for agility competitions, it is important to keep in mind that it can take some time for your dog to be ready to compete. For beginning competitions you should plan to train your dog for a minimum of six weeks. During this type you should introduce your dog to a variety of different obstacles. Your dog’s timing should improve with training and then you will be able to introduce him to more advanced dog agility training supplies. Some of the supplies include the A-frame, the teeter and the dog walk. The dog walk is narrow and high while the teeter is narrow and rotates at a pivot point as the dog crosses it. If your dog is naturally talented at agility competitions, you may find that he moves through the training somewhat faster. Remember that some dogs can be intimidated by the narrowness and height of some obstacles, so you may need to introduce them cautiously and slowly in order to achieve the best results. As your dog masters the obstacles, you can make gradual changes.
