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Dog agility - information, resources, training, competition, videos, courses and more!
Do you love dog agility, want to get involved in the sport, need information on dog agility?
Check out this lens, it's packed full of some of the best dog agility information and resources on the Internet. From training, competition venues, videos from all levels of competition, and agility courses - that's just the beginning.
We also have resources for training and equipment for both dogs and handlers; information on how to get started, as well as details on how to compete, the latest health and fitness for dogs, and much, much, more! There is dog agility information for beginners and those that have been doing agility for years. Everyone can learn something new!
Here's what's new:
- added information on Cynosport regionals, and Cynosport 2009
- added link and information on qualifications for FCI 2009
- added some new training book and dvd resources.
- added in links to International and National competition sites.
We're updating all the time, so watch closely....you'll never know what you'll find! When you get a chance, check out my other lenses! And thanks Anthony Mosley from Anthony Mosley Photography for the photo.
Check out this lens, it's packed full of some of the best dog agility information and resources on the Internet. From training, competition venues, videos from all levels of competition, and agility courses - that's just the beginning.
We also have resources for training and equipment for both dogs and handlers; information on how to get started, as well as details on how to compete, the latest health and fitness for dogs, and much, much, more! There is dog agility information for beginners and those that have been doing agility for years. Everyone can learn something new!
Here's what's new:
- added information on Cynosport regionals, and Cynosport 2009
- added link and information on qualifications for FCI 2009
- added some new training book and dvd resources.
- added in links to International and National competition sites.
We're updating all the time, so watch closely....you'll never know what you'll find! When you get a chance, check out my other lenses! And thanks Anthony Mosley from Anthony Mosley Photography for the photo.
What is dog agility?
What is dog agility? It's a great sport that involves you and your dog working together, as a team, toward a common goal. It's entertaining to watch, and it's an addicting sport for the participant.Dog agility is one of the fastest growing dog sports in the World. From its early beginnings in England, dog agility was created from the idea of horse show jumping and made it's debut as a demonstration in the UK at Crufts Dog Show in 1978.
How does it work? You, as the handler, direct your dog through an obstacle course of tunnels, jumps, dog walks, a-frames, weave poles, chutes and teeter totters, in a race for time and accuracy.
You aren't allowed to touch your dog, or the obstacle, your dog runs off-leash, and you use your body movement and your voice to direct your dog through the dog agility course.
It's a sport of strategy, athleticism, strength, and speed for both you and your dog. It's invigorating, rewarding, fun, entertaining and an amazing sport to watch and participate in, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Visit this great page for a very thorough and complete explanation of dog agility on Wikipedia! And check out this page on the History of Agility!
Thanks Ken Siems for great pic!
How to get started in agility.
I got started in agility, because I was a hyper little guy from the very beginning.
Mom took me to an obedience class, where I began by failing miserably. But I got better, and achieved Most Improved! Someone in the class told us about agility, so Mom went right home and searched on the Internet for resources.
There is a lot of info already on the Internet. So we're not going to attempt to start over! But we will definitely give credit where credit is due. Thanks to those who have put together such useful info.
Here are some great links to get you started:
Mom took me to an obedience class, where I began by failing miserably. But I got better, and achieved Most Improved! Someone in the class told us about agility, so Mom went right home and searched on the Internet for resources.
There is a lot of info already on the Internet. So we're not going to attempt to start over! But we will definitely give credit where credit is due. Thanks to those who have put together such useful info.
Here are some great links to get you started:
- Intro to Dog Agility
- This Introduction to Dog Agility is from DogPatch, one of the most comprehensive resources on dog agility on the Internet.
- Foundation Skills for Agility
- Check out my blog post on foundation skills for agility! It's a great place to get started.
- What are all those obstacles?
- Want to know more about the obstacles and the courses? Here is a great resource that shows a sample course and explains what all those dog gone obstacles are! Thanks Good Dog Agility Club!
- What to bring to an agility trial - thanks Good Dog Agility Club!
- Another great page that talks about what you should bring to an agility trial. Yep, we need lots of stuff!
- Finding an agility trainer.
- The USDAA website has a list of dog agility groups, you can search by region.
- Another way to find an agility trainer.
- Clean Run has a great spot where you can search for a club or trainer near you.
- Getting Started with Clean Run
- Here is my favorite resource for getting started. Not only do the have great links and information, but they have incredible equipment and training gear; and a very informative magazine, Clean Run Magazine.
Dog agility - an overview.
Here is a great instructional video on dog agility - thanks Katherine, nice job!
US Dog agility organization links.
Below are links to various dog agility organizations.
- Search for Dog Agility Events - Thanks Clean Run!
- Clean Run has a great site where you can search for dog agility events in your area or around the country.
- USDAA
- The United States Dog Agility Association
- AKC
- American Kennel Club Dog Agility
- CPE
- Canine Performance Events, Inc.
- NADAC
- North American Dog Agility Council, Inc.
- TDAA
- Teacup Dogs Agility Association
- JFF
- Just For Fun Agility
- AAC
- Agility Association of Canada
- CKC
- Canadian Kennel Club
- DOCNA
- Dogs on Course in North America
- UKC
- United Kennel Club
- AMBOR
- American Mixed Breed Obedience Registry
- Sweepstakes Agility
- Sweepstakes Agility celebrates its first year of existence in 2008 by holding a New Year's weekend trial. Learn more about Sweepstakes Agility!
Agility from a dogs point of view. Very cool!
Prepare to get dizzy!
Great training and obstacle resources.
- How to paint contact obstacles.
- Thanks Dog Patch!
- Building obstacles at home.
- Thanks Dog Play!
- Great training info.
- Dog Patch has put together some great training info here - for beginners and for experienced folks. I find myself going here every now and then to pick up a few great tips!
- What the heck are crosses?
- Ever wonder what the heck those front and rear crosses are? Here are great explanations!
- Beginner problem solutions.
- Every beginner has a few problems at their first trials. I sure did. Went to visit with a bar setter right in the middle of my second standard run at my first USDAA trial. Well here a few ideas about what you can do!
- Need training plans?
- Clean Run has another page with links to exercises you can work into your training plans. (Please note: Clean Run is currently revamping their website and this link is temporarily unavailable - so check back, K?)
- Great agility training videos!
- Clean Run has a great page with links to all kinds of training videos. Thanks Clean Run! (Please note: Clean Run is currently revamping their website and this link is temporarily unavailable - so check back, K?)
- Sample agility courses.
- Here is a great page with all kinds of agility courses to study and review.
- More sample agility courses from 16 different countries.
- Mia Laamanen, from Finland, has a great site that includes many agility courses used in competitions that she judged in 16 different countries.
- USDAA and AKC agility courses
- A search for AKC Excellent and USDAA Masters and Starters courses on my blog.
- Weave pole training.
- Agilityability.com put together this page on ideas for training the dreaded weave poles.
- Snooker - The Agility Game.
- The USDAA website has a great article on Snooker rules and regulations -- I call it my cheat sheet!
- Dog agility training on demand
- Power Paws Live is your online source for the best and cutting edge dog agility training videos on demand. Featuring Nancy Gyes, Jim Basic, Moe Strenfel, and in the future additional top agility trainers.
- Exercises courtesy Jenny Damm and Agility in Motion
- "Advanced Handling" exercise maps!
Check out the JohannTheDog line of shirts and more at CafePress!
Agility Rocks! Hooded Sweatshirt
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Agility Rules! Green T-Shirt
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Agility Rocks! Sweatshirt
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I'd rather be playing agility Women's Pink T-Shirt
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Agility Rocks! Tote Bag
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Build your own equipment. Thanks Jim!
Do it Yourself Agility EquipmentThe ultimate equipment reference for the agility enthusiast. You will find 27 detailed construction plans for making everything from a welded aluminum A-frame to contact training hoops. Each plan includes a list of materials and tools needed as well as numerous illustrations to help simplify the construction of each obstacle. Contains suggestions on when and why it may be better to buy something than to build it and provides the first printed Resource Guide of agility equipment and materials vendors. Also current equipment specifications for the major agility organizations as well as tips on how to build obstacles so that they meet the criteria for more than one organization.
More great resources.
- LoLaBu Land - Silvia Trkman's Website
- One of our favorite sites for learning new things about agility. Silvia, from Slovinia, has been on the World Team since 1997, a nine-time National Champion, and two-time World Champion!
- View a trial issue of Clean Run
- Check out the free trial issue of Clean Run magazine!
- Subscribe to Clean Run Magazine
- The magazine for agility enthusiasts. Well worth the price!
- Agilitynerd.com - searchable database of Clean Run articles.
- Now this is a find! The great folks at Agilitynerd.com have put together a wonderful searchable database of all articles in past issues of Clean Run Magazine.
- A1Agility.com
- A1Agility has more great dog agility information, training articles, resources and more!
- Canine Palm Pilot Page
- For all you Pilot users here's a great page! It includes all kinds of Pilot aps to help you not only keep track of agility results and runs - but lots of other great dog stuff!
- Agility Record Book
- This is a must have (as long as you're using Windows, that is)! How do I keep track of all my runs, trials, results, yards per second, double Q's, MACH points, placements, and more with all the venues? I use Agility Record Book. It's a great software program for Windows users - and has great printouts to take with you on the road!
- AgilityEvents.net
- What a great site - sometimes it's difficult to easily find agility trials near you - this site has them all, in all venues. Check it out!
Capture the moments!
One of my Mum's favorite things is capturing my agility moments - my runs, my happy face, my speedy legs! Here are some great resources to help you capture, and get the best moments of your agility:Choosing Agility Photos (a great article to get the best shots from your competition photographer) from Paw Prints Pet Photography.
Great cameras and camcorders for dog sports! Find recommendations from fellow agility competitors on the best cameras, camcorders, lenses and more to get the best shots of your pup.
Photo courtesy: Paw Prints Pet Photography
A search engine just for Agility - Googility.
Agilitynerd.com has set up a great (and developing) search engine just for agility enthusiasts. Want to know about training tips, where to find the best equipment, where that next event is? Search Googility and find out! National and International competition links and dates.
- USDAA Cynosport
- Regional Championships will be hosted as follows:
* June 5-7, SE Regional hosted by Canine Capers (GA)
* June 12-14, NE Regional hosted by Keystone Agility (PA)
* June 26-28, NW Regional hosted by Redhot Rovers (WA)
* August 7-9, NC Regional co-hosted by Contact Sports (IL) and Cream City Canines (WI)
* August 28-30, SC Regional hosted by DAWG (TX)
* September 5-7, SW Regional hosted by The Bay Team (CA)
* September 11-13, RM Regional hosted by FRAC/FRAT (CO)
Additional dates to be announced for Mexico, Spain and Japan. Check the event calendar for locations.
The 2009 Cynosport World Games will once again be held at Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ, November 11-15, 2009, which is two weeks later on the calendar than the previous two years. In addition, the event will once again be webcast through USDAA.com. - AKC National Agility Championships 2010
- The 2010 AKC National Agility Championships will be held on March 26-28, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- AKC Invitational 2009
- The 2009 AKC Agility Invitational will be held on December 12-13, 2009 in Long Beach, California.
- Midwest Championships '09
- The Midwest Championships were held in Crystal Lake, Illinois on October 23-25, 2009.
- Purina® Incredible Dog Challenge®
- The Purina Incredible Dog Challenge finals were held on October 3-5, 2008 at Purina Farms, Missouri. No info is available yet for 2009.
- Agility European Open 2009
- The European Open Agility Championships will be held July 25-26, 2009 in The Netherlands.
- FCI - Fédération Cynologique Internationale Agility World Championships 2009
- The 2009 FCI World Championships will be held on September 18-20, 2009 in Dornbirn, Austria.
- IFCS World Agility Championship 2010
- Link to 2008, 2010 website not yet active.
The 2010 IFCS World Agility Championships will be held in May, 2010.
For the 2010 IFCS World Championship, the qualification criteria has been increased to include competitive results from four regional events plus the Cynosport World Games. In addition to Regional Championship events, select "four-star" events are being named to provide more alternative sites for qualification. Sites for the special four-star events have been scheduled:
* April 18-19 hosted by DART (CA)
* May 8-10 hosted by Canine Combustion (MI)
* May 8-10 hosted by Blue Ridge Agility (NC)
* July 10-12 hosted by Riverside Canine Center (MA)
* October 2-4 hosted by Travis Agility Group (TX)
Vids from the highest levels of competition.
The FCI Agility World Championships, European Open, IFCS, AKC Nationals, Cynosport World Games - these are the highest levels of competitions.
Check out some of the cool vids we found from these events on YouTube! And for lots more visit my Dog Agility video showcase for vids from all the top levels of International and National competition.
And don't miss these comparison vids from the 2007 Agility World Championships in Hamar from Smooth Moves Agility!
Check out some of the cool vids we found from these events on YouTube! And for lots more visit my Dog Agility video showcase for vids from all the top levels of International and National competition.
And don't miss these comparison vids from the 2007 Agility World Championships in Hamar from Smooth Moves Agility!
Cool stuff for cool dogs!
Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for cool stuff for cool dogs!We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog!
Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and agility gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!
And the best part is we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!
The rules.
- USDAA Rule Book
- USDAA Rules and Regulations.
- AKC Rule Book
- Find out all the rules for AKC agility.
- CPE Rule Book
- Find out all the rules for CPE agility.
- NADAC Rule Book
- Find out all the rules for NADAC agility.
- JFF Rules
- Find out all the rules for JFF agility.
- UKC Rules
- Find out all the rules for UKC agility.
- DOCNA Rule Book
- Find out all the rules for DOCNA agility.
- TDAA Rule Book
- Find out all the rules for TDAA agility.
- AAC Rule Book
- Find out all the rules for AAC agility.
- Sweepstakes Agility Rules
- Find out all the rules for Sweepstakes agility.
Great books for beginners.
Questions and Answers on Dog Agility Training
Need some agility pointers? Questions and Answers on Dog Agility Training can help. Mary Ann Nester, an expert agility trainer, has compiled 140 answers to common problems, unexpected issues, and wild goof-ups that plague every agility competitor.
Having Fun with Agility
Designed expressly for dog owners who want the interactive thrill of agility sports without the rigid rules, pressures, and expenses of competition, Having Fun with Agility is a practical, down-to-earth guide to today's most popular canine sport.
From the Ground Up
From the Ground Up will help you build a working relationship with your dog that will carry you through the joys and challenges of competing in agility.
Excelling at Dog Agility Book 1
Part of a three-volume set entitled Excelling at Dog Agility, the updated 2nd edition of this popular book, Obstacle Training, provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for training your dog to master each agility obstacle with safety, fun.
Competing in Agility
Are you and your dog ready to start competing in agility, but not sure where to begin? Or, maybe you've already entered a few trials but find all the rules confusing.
Beginners Guide to Dog Agility
Learning to train for agility has never been easier with The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility, a step-by-step introduction to the sport.
What are all those titles and how do I get them?
- How do you get all those USDAA Titles?
- Here's a great pdf of the requirements for all USDAA titles. Nice reference to keep on hand!
- USDAA titles abbreviations.
- What do all those titles abbreviations mean in USDAA. Well, here's the answer.
- AKC titling requirements.
- Nice job Front and Finish on AKC's title requirements.
- CPE title requirements.
- A great reference for qualifying runs for CPE Titles.
- NADAC title requirements.
- Thanks to Front and Finish for providing a rundown of NADAC's title requirements.
- ASCA title requirements.
- ASCA agility title requirements provided by Front and Finish.
- AAC title requirements.
- Agility Association of Canada agility title requirements. Thanks to Front and Finish.
- UKC's agility title requirements.
- Thanks to Front and Finish for UKC's agility title requirements.
- Teacup title requirements.
- Front and Finish provides Teacup Dog Agility Association's agility title requirements.
All kinds of dogs doing what they do best - Agility.
The best agility Internet resources from Yahoo.
Yahoo has a great bunch of groups you can subscribe to with a wealth of information on agility - from training and equipment, to rule changes and finding an agility dog. Subscribe - you'll be happy you did.- USDAA Sounding Board Yahoo Group
- All about USDAA.
- AKC Yahoo Group
- All about AKC.
- Agility Rule Changes Yahoo Group
- All about rule changes in all venues.
- Agile BC Yahoo Group
- Just for Border Collies.
- Agility Products & Equipment Yahoo Group
- All about products and equipment.
- Baggage Agility Yahoo Group for Rescues
- All about agility with rescues.
- CPE Yahoo Group
- All about CPE.
- Clean Run Yahoo Group
- All about Clean Run and other great info.
- TDAA Yahoo Group
- All about TDAA.
- Agility Dog Placement
- All about finding that great agility dog through dog rescue.
- AgileDogs Listserv
- One of the best and longest running agility dog listserves.
Great agility shirts on CafePress!
May the Course Be With You Dark T-Shirt
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got agility? Black T-Shirt
Price: 23.99
Ash Grey Logo T-Shirt
Price: 16.99
Property of an Agility Dog White T-Shirt
Price: 18.99
If sheep (and fish and rabbits and cats and...) can, you know us dogs can.
Dog agility in the news.
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You need gear and equipment.
Dog agility, like any sport, requires equipment, and training and trialling gear. We've put together a great list of equipment resources - from training, obstacle and trialling gear -- everything you need is right at your paws.
- All kinds of agility training and trialling gear.
This is the best sites for anything you need for agility - from training gear and clothing, to travel and first aid necessities, and of course toys, treats, books, DVDs, and much, much more! Check it out -- all of us dog agility enthusiasts shop there!
- Need obstacles?
Here is a great resource for equipment. I got my teeter, chute, weave poles and jumps here. Great equipment, at great prices!
A tribute to the All-American dog!
Visit my other dog agility lenses for more information.
- Canine Athletes
- We put together this lens packed full of resources on how to keep your canine athlete fit, healthy and happy; as well as resources and information on advances in canine sports medicine, and we just added some resources for human handlers!
- Dog agility equipment
- We've put together a great list of resources for agility equipment, right here! And you'll find some great deals too.
- Dog agility video showcase
- All dog agility videos, all the time. Vids from FCI, EO, AKC Nationals, Cynosport and more.
- Dog agility books, DVDs and more
- We've listed all kinds of agility books, DVD's and other resources for the agility enthusiast, whether your a beginner, or a seasoned pro.
- Cool dog agility shirts
- Are you into agility? Say it with pride with a great agility shirt (or hat, or totebag, or sticker, or license plate, or...)
- Music for agility
- Whenever Mum and I attend an agility trial, she's sure to take our tunes!
We love listening to music before runs, between runs, after runs; on the way to the trial site and on the way home. It helps us focus, relax, and remember to always have a great time no matter what. - Great cameras and camcorders for dog sports
- Whether you are just starting out and want to get some great action shots, or training vids; or you are wanting to get into professional dog sports photography and video services - we've got the equipment for you!
Great training resources.
How to Win at Gamblers and Snooker DVD
ALL NEW! Do you want to know how to play Gamblers and Snooker? Or maybe you are looking for ways to improve your distance work and obstacle discrimination skills for the standard classes? Learn from 13-time national champion Terry Smorch.
Great Dog Great Handler, The Winning Combination
If you need a system that will help you and your dog maximize your potential and become a winning team, this is the DVD for you! Great Dog Great Handler, The Winning Combination is the third DVD in the Greg Derrett series and builds on Agility Foundation Training and its sequel, Great Dog, Shame about the Handler, which have both been hugely successful.
Dream Weaves DVD
Your dog can have Dream Weaves! He can learn to weave fast, reliably, and independently. Imagine being able to send your dog ahead of you, from any angle, to the weave poles. Even better, imagine your dog quickly completing all the poles while you are moving to your next handling position.
Running Contacts with Ali Roukas-Canova DVD
Want "true" running contacts? This hour-and-a-half-long comprehensive video is a must-have if you want to teach your dog to run through the contact zone without breaking stride-consistently, and with speed and accuracy.
Success with One Jump 2-DVD Set
It's finally here-a video that gives you all the tools to improve your skills as a handler, regardless of the size of your backyard! Success with One Jump is a 2 DVD set that gives clear instruction on more than 20 exercises that will help improve your dog's understanding of the key handling maneuvers in agility.
Serpentines, Threadles & 270s DVD
Stacy Peardot-Goudy breaks down the training and handling of three patterns often seen on agility courses-serpentines, threadles, and 270s-into easy-to-follow steps for both dog and handler.
Developing Jumping Skills
To be successful in the sport of agility, the dog must be a skillful jumper. There is no doubt that Linda has trained many talented jumping dogs. Through many years of observation and testing, she has developed an eye for proper jumping technique and how to achieve it. Linda developed this jumping program to help others lay a proper foundation for their dogs' jumping skills.
Go the Distance Book
Go the Distance is a carefully crafted plan for teaching dogs and handlers to work comfortably at a distance in agility. It is organized into progressive lessons which build upon fundamental skills.
2x2 Weave Training 2-DVD Set
Susan Garrett's revolutionary 2x2 weave training method takes a skill that handlers often struggle with for months, and turns it into one that can be trained in just weeks!- Control Unleashed: A Foundation Seminar 4-DVD Set
Leslie McDevitt's versatile Control Unleashed® program is designed to teach dogs and puppies how to relax, focus, and work off leash reliably in stimulating and stressful situations. 
In FOCUS Beginning Obstacle Skills DVD
In this DVD, Deborah Jones, Ph.D., and Judy Keller demonstrate the application of their FOCUS program while introducing a puppy or a "green" dog to agility obstacles.
On Course to Excel
If you are looking to compete in agility at any level, to understand handling, and to be able to analyze agility courses, this is the DVD for you!
Foundation Jumping 4-DVD Set
Most of us spend lots of time lavishly reinforcing good contact zone performances and start-line stays, but we don't think about reinforcing and building value for the one thing the agility dog will do more of in his career than anything else-Jump!
Foundation Training for Agility 3-DVD Set
To achieve your goals in agility, you need a solid working relationship with your dog and a clear and consistent communication system, often referred to as a "handling system."
The AKC needs your input.
The AKC surveyed dog lovers to help them determine if mixed breeds pups should be allowed to compete in AKC companion events.
And we'd like to know what you think! Take our poll!
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Agility equipment on eBay.
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More great stuff on CafePress.
CafePress has hundreds of agility designs on a wide variety of shirts, totes, magnets, cards and lots more! Check it out.
Up L'il Pup Dark T-Shirt
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Not Lost, Off-Course Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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. Green T-Shirt
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iRun Agility Women's Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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Canine Agility Light T-Shirt
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Great books and DVDs for the strenghtening and conditioning the canine athlete.
The Agility Advantage
Need to design a conditioning program for your agility athlete? Trying to figure out which of your dog's legs is lame? Wondering how much longer to trial your senior dog? Worried about bringing back an injured dog too soon? Seeking guidance in selecting your next agility prospect? Not sure when it's best to spay or neuter your dog? This is the book for you.
Strengthening the Performance Dog DVD
Agility and other dog sports are wonderful for your dog, but training for those sports by itself is not enough to ensure your dog's long-term health and wellness or to keep him at his peak performance.
Pilates for Pooches DVD
Pilates for Pooches will teach your dog to move from his core while actively stretching and strengthening his muscles through the use of various boxes and wobble devices.
Peak Performance
Peak Performance is about preparing and conditioning dogs for agility, herding, sledding, hunting, frisbee, or any other athletic endeavor, whether your goal is for top-level competition or casual recreation.
Get on the Ball DVD
Would you like to improve your dog's core strength, balance, flexibility, tone, and endurance? Whether you have a healthy competition-level performance dog, a dog recovering from an injury, or a new pup, TheraBall work is an extremely useful cross-training activity-and, it's something you can do in the comfort of your living room regardless of the weather.
Building the Canine Athlete DVD
30 targeted exercises designed to help active dogs and canine athletes get fit and live longer. All the information you need in one DVD.
Learn about conditioning, strengthening, stretching and keeping the canine athlete healthy.
Stretching, conditioning, strengthening - all athletes need it and dogs are no different. It's so important to help your dog be prepared for any activity they undertake.To learn more about how you can help your dog be in the best shape possible for agility, or any sport - visit my Canine Athletes lens. It's packed full of all kinds of resources to help your athlete be the best they can be!
Also check out these great strengthening, conditioning and exercise resources:
Get on the Ball DVD
Strengthening the Performance Dog DVD
Pezzi Gymnastik Balls
FitBALL Giant Balance Disc, 22 in.
FitBALL Balance Disc, 14 in.
Pezzi EggBalls
Pezzi 120cm Physioball
Health and Nutrition
Health and nutrition are foundations for any athlete. Even us dog athletes! Here you'll find some great links to keep your dog healthy, fit, and running in top condition.
- How to find the best food for your canine athlete.
- All natural foods and treats are essential to our wellbeing. Here is a great site that has all kinds of foods and treats with all natural, organic ingredients.
- Why all natural foods and treats?
- Only Natural Pet Store has a great library of nutritional and health information. Try it out if you want to learn more, or find information on all kinds of health conditions.
- Great list of resources for holistic veterinary information.
- Another great resource from Only Natural Pet Store, where they have links to a wide variety of veterinary, and alternative/holistic veterinary organizations and information. Not to be missed for us agility athletes.
- Finding the right veterinarian for you and your canine athlete.
- The right veterinarian is critical to your canine athlete. Just ask my Mom. Injuries can happen, since we are so active. Here is a great site to help with your search.
Agility in the movies!
Here's a great scene from Firehouse Dog - go Dewey!
Check out these great dog agility blogs.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byStretching, warm up and workout resources for the agility handler.
Here are a few vids to help you create a routine for stretching and warming up before running your dog. Remember to visit with your Doc for advice before beginning any fitness program. Check back, we'll be adding more resources in the coming days.
Warm up, stretching and exercise resources for handlers.
Human Agility Training Vol. 1 DVDIn Human Agility Training Vol. 1, you will learn: 1) Proper running mechanics so that you can run more efficiently and start becoming the athlete that your dog always wanted, and 2) a dynamic warm-up to use before your agility runs that will effectively prepare you for optimal performance, helping your Q-rate rise and your course times fall.
Louise Solomon's Yoga & Pilates: Total Body Toner a.k.a. Yogalates, Vol. 2This workout designed around the techniques of yoga and Pilates is made up of four separate workouts targeting abdominals, upper body, lower body, and the body as a whole, for a total of 90 minutes.
Denise Austin - Boot Camp - Total Body BlastIn the world of fitness, the name Denise Austin is a virtual industry unto herself. In this release, those looking to lose weight while improving muscle tone, boosting cardiovascular strength, and improve muscle tone can receive the best fitness instruction possible.
AM and PM Yoga for Beginners Take your yoga practice to the next level!
More resources...
- Stay Loose: Stretches for Runners
- Incorporate the Cool Running stretching routine into your workouts to reduce muscle soreness and prevent injury. Includes graphics.
- Head-to-Toe Running Stretches
- 10 descriptive exercises for warm up and stretching.
- Asanas Yoga - Yoga Exercises & Postures
- Great site with Yogo poses, visuals and descriptions.
- The First 10 Pilates Mat Exercises
- Exercises, links, visuals and descriptions of the first 10 pilates mat exercises - Level 1. Here is Level 2 strength and stretch.
- 8-Minute Workout: Pilates
- This express Pilates workout will help you tone your core and improve your posture. Also see the Fat-Burning Power Pilates workout.
- The Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi Energy-Boosting Workout
- This combo of yoga, Pilates, and tai chi exercises will get you strong, sculpted, and totally revitalized -- plus give you an invigorating energy boost!
- 30 Minute Boot Camp Workout
- Animated visuals of individual boot camp exercises. See more boot camp workouts.
- Stretching: The Truth
- A New York Times Article with new research on the correct ways to stretch for a variety of activities.
Tell us what you think and what you'd like to see!
AbbasAbedi wrote...
Excellent Lens. 5*
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Posted June 07, 2009
Lensmaster
freeworkoutsguide wrote
Hey great lens and thanks for including my bootcamp workouts in your exercise resources for handlers section. Being fit is definitely an important part of being a good handler and a healthy happy dog owner so thanks for encouraging people to get active.
Posted May 01, 2009
homecarediva wrote...
Now that is cool! This lens is invited to join The Cool Lens Group - where EACH lens gets VOTES from the admin and gets FAVORITED too. Hooray, one of the coolest and busiest groups is reopened.
Posted April 09, 2009
LisaArcherGal wrote...
Your lens is amazing! So much information, I'll keep coming back here again and again. Love the pictures and videos - especially the multi-species agility! LOL Thanks for making a great lens.
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Posted March 25, 2009
by JohannTheDog
Hi, I'm Johann, nice to meet you! I have my own website, JohannTheDog.com, and Dog Blog.I'm an agility dog, do herding when I get the chance, and he... (more)
