In addition to providing your canine with the mental and physical stimulation they need, practicing dog agility is a great way to bond with your pup. But where do you begin? Just like picking up any ...

In addition to providing the mental and physical stimulation your dog needs, practicing agility is a great way to bond with your pup. But where to begin? In the sport of canine agility, handlers ...

Big or small, any dog can participate in agility training. But, some breeds are better suited to the task, enjoying the fun of zipping through tunnels, leaping onto seesaws, and jumping over poles.

Why it matters: Agility and structured games offer physical exercise, mental stimulation, and stronger bonds between dogs and owners. Getting started: Begin with basic obedience, attend a trial, and ...

Trainer’s new guidance: Philippa Short points to peaceful sleep patterns and rapid stress recovery as signs a dog may be ready for agility challenges. Accessible training tools: Low-cost agility gear, ...

Many dogs have energy that a simple walk around the block cannot fully burn off. Active breeds especially need mental and physical challenges to stay engaged. Without outlets for that energy, boredom ...

When Sara Sokol started classes with her late shih tzu Milo, she realized it nurtured a bond between them that took their ...

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, ...

Strong recall and following directions is essential in agility drills. Start training your dog with basic commands, such as come, down, sit and stay. Get up to speed on “flatwork,” or the parts of ...