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Brad Carlson
Member since 10th December 2005
Occupation: Owner/Trainer/Builder Brad Carlson is a dog trainer at Agility by Carlson. For more training details, visit our website at http://www.carlson-agility.com/
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17th November 2006
Dog Agility competitions are seen frequently on television. The eyes of most pet owners have seen this amazing sport and would some how like their dog to be introduced to the equipment for fun and for exercise. The competition size equipment may be larg...
Views: 51
17th November 2006
There are five factors to consider before you and your dog decide which agility
direction you want to focus on. First, there is fun with your dog at home . Second, there is competiton where many people have that "gotta win" inside their bodies (and I'm...
Views: 44
17th November 2006
Ohhh watch that border collie weave through those poles at full speed
without missing an entry. Just like an olympic slalom skier weaving around
the sticks. Ohhh watch that border collie fly thru the jumps without
knocking over bars, or how about p...
Views: 48
17th November 2006
Ok, its raining outside again for the past five days. I want to train my young pup, but what can I do, I feel we're both stuck inside and bored.
Break out the pause table. Or keep one in your living room as a continuous fixture as we do. The pau...
Views: 48
17th November 2006
Is your dog bored with you? Do you come home every night and throw the same ole ball? Well, try something new for your good buddy, purchase some dog agility equipment for lots of backyard fun. Agility training and equipment will stimulate your dog's mi...
Views: 47
17th November 2006
Dog agility is one of the fast growing sports today. Many dogs and their
handlers or partners (thats you) have tried running the agility course and
found its more than just training and preparation, its fun fun and fun! Its
amazing how your dog react...
Views: 43
28th December 2005
There is such a wide selection of dog agility equipment, where do I begin? There are several factors to consider when making your agility equipment purchases. Two major factors are your goals and your dog.
Are your goals to develop a deeper bondin...
Views: 484
24th December 2005
You may be asking, "When can I start agility training with my new puppy?" You can start immediately, with certain recommendations. Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can be playing and socializing with agility in mind. ...
Views: 315
24th December 2005
You may be thinking, "When can I start agility training with my new puppy?" Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can be playing and socializing with agility in mind. Always remember, if you can control your puppies envir...
Views: 273
18th December 2005
There are many methods to teach dogs how to weave. Having attended a variety of agility camps and agility seminars, I've seen quite a few of the top handlers present their preferred method of weave training. Their training techniques vary,but the one th...
Views: 665
17th December 2005
Does your Agility Dog Stay everywhere but on the starting line? My "over the edge Border Collie", started breaking her start line stays after about one year of trialing. I had to go back and examine the cause and what lead to the deterioration of her st...
Views: 282
17th December 2005
We are often asked, "How many jumps should I start with?" You can never have too many single jumps to practice agility. A good starting place is four jumps. This is the absolute minimum number of jumps that we recommend.
You can teach a variety o...
Views: 333
13th December 2005
Is your dog timid around people or other dogs? Is your dog sensitive to sounds? Agility training can provide the environment and structure to build confidence in your dog. Agility classes are a great place for people to learn about the sport and learn ...
Views: 312
13th December 2005
Yes, its cold outside, but don't stop your dog's agility training. Depending on where you live, there might be snow on the ground from November through March, but thats no reason to give up your agility training. Bring your training indoors, right at you...
Views: 375
11th December 2005
Playing, training or working your dog is incredibly rewarding. Dogs are generally friendly, responsive, and quick-to-learn. Agility training is a healthy sport for both canine and owner, as it gets you outside and active building your bond in the fresh ai...
Views: 326
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