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How can i make a simple but good agility course for my dog?
Im trying to make a good exercising course for my dog to loose a little weight…. But i dont know how… Please help.
and Please no stupid awnsers like, “me neither” or “just run” i want an agility course.
My suggestion is that you not limit yourself to agility training. If your real interest is agility – because you love the idea of the increased communication between you and your dog, and he’s had some experience with it before and loved it, then I’d recommend that you find a good local dog agility training center, or agility league, and enjoy some of the competitive and social aspects as well.
But since your goal is weight loss, the real key here is the exact same advice you’d give to a human trying to lose a few pounds. In other words, find something you love to do, that also happens to involve aerobic activity.
I won’t say, “Just run,” but not because you asked me not to; rather, because by your saying that, I can tell that that is not something you and your dog would truly relish. Think about what games he enjoys: fetching, swimming, jumping, and then feel free to improvise your own obstacle course built around these activities.
The most important thing is that you make it fun. You might want to include treats. This may seem counter-intuitive, since the goal is weight loss, but a little bit of lean chicken goes a long way to increasing your dog’s motivation!
Lastly, if your dog is older, or has had any medical problems, you might want to run your idea by your vet first to make sure your dog is up to it.
Whatever you choose, have fun!
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Choosing A Dog Training Course
You’ve got a dog with behavior problems, or you just plain want your dog to listen to you, but you don’t know where to begin. You need help and answers badly, but you don’t want to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a professional dog trainer to come to your house.
Well, you’re not alone, there are many people in this situation. While it is true that professional dog trainers usually get the job done the best and in the shortest amount of time, they are very expensive for most people.
But don’t give up on your precious pooch just yet because there is help out there: online help!
There are many dog training courses that you can purchase online that will teach you how to train your dog correctly, and show you what to do about behavior problems like biting, chewing, excessive barking, tearing up your furniture, or peeing in your house.
Many of the good ones also teach you how to train your dog to walk on the leash properly, so that you’re the one in control and your dog is not pulling you everywhere. Some even teach how to train a dog to do tricks.
The problem is that you don’t want to spend your hard earned money without knowing for sure which courses are good, and which ones are just a bunch of hot air and tell you things that will never work.
So, how do you begin on your search for the best dog training course, without getting burned by a substandard course? Follow these rules when looking for a dog training course, and you’ll be one step ahead of the game:
1. Choose a course designed by a professional dog trainer. This is VERY important, because a professional is more likely to reveal practical dog training methods that actually work. If you can, find a dog training course designed by someone who runs a dog training academy or school. They are the true experts in this field.
2. The fact is that dog training courses aren’t really for training dogs at all, they’re for training people, so you want to find one that is easy for you to understand. Look for a course that focuses on training the owner first, because ultimately it is YOU who is going to be training your dog, not the course itself!
3. A good dog training course will focus on teaching you how your dog thinks. People and dogs have been living together for thousands of years, but your dog’s way of thinking is completely different than yours. That’s why most people fail in training their dog on their own and need help in the first place. Look for a dog training course that will teach you how your dog’s mind responds to things, and how to recognize certain dog behavior and what it means. That’s the mark of a winning dog training course.
4. The last thing to consider is price. There are many very good dog training courses out there selling for $100 or less. Don’t think that just because you spend more money that you will get a better course, because it’s simply not true. Some of the more expensive dog training courses are most likely put together by internet marketers, and their only aim is to take your money and give you very little in return. So, keep it under $100, no matter which dog training course you decide to buy.
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