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Equipment
You don't have to spend a fortune on dog agility
equipment. This section contains lots of ideas for DIY stuff like
one of the jumps I made below.
If you aren't any good at DIY and you can't bribe
someone to do it for you then why not check out the sellers on ebay? A
couple of the current auctions are shown below.
Other Bits
There are all sorts of articles are on here from how
to lose weight to finding space to train.
Classes and Shows
Grade one and 2 Kennel Club
classes plus other class with lower jumps are all included here, plus
all sorts of information to help you with getting started in agility and
your first show.
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Agility Fun
A light hearted look at the funny side of dog agility including how to
teach the dogwalk using a chicken, a cat and a plank.
Dog Breeds
Which breed is best for dog agility? A working
sheepdog like Sasha, or a retriever cross like Jamie perhaps? Most dogs
love agility and this breeds directory includes comments from handlers
of various breeds.
Training
A compendium of bits and pieces on dog
training from loose heelwork to leg weaving.
Kennel Club
Handy links to the Kennel Club Agility Pages, Flyball
and Agility Regs and where to download the regs booklet or buy your own
copy for only £1.50 including p&p.
Dog Games
Here's a selection of games to play with your dogs
plus a couple of really silly computer games.
Dog Names
Are you having trouble naming a dog? Most of the names in this section
were sent in by visitors to Agility Bits and they may give you
inspiration.
Dog Blog
I don't get a lot of time to
update the dog blog these days. A certain young collie has seen to
that. but you can have fun reading all the past articles
such as "Indian head massage for dogs" and "Don't try this at home."
There are plenty more tales of the unexpected to come so keep looking.
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Interesting Bits and Updates
Schedules and Entry forms
Are you thinking about entering your first show? This page shows
you how to read a schedule and complete the entry form.
Dogblog-
Updates to the dogblog - The world according to Sasha, "I'm gravely
ill." and Agility Bits goes to infinity.
KC Update on Rally obedience
The KC have confirmed that they will soon be running Rally-o.
Pulling Dogs
Agility Bits has published the first free online ebook giving
help to everyone who has a pulling dog.
Sasha starts a
UK Rally obedience class
This sport is soon to be run by the Kennel Club. Find out
more about Rally-o here.
Kennel Club
Agility Liaison Council Meeting minutes
The minutes for the January 2012 are available now.
Barking
Here's how we're teaching Sasha and Jamie to stay calm instead of
barking. We have the help of a new Turid Rugaas book and it's
excellent.
Make Your Own Headcollar
If you want to experiment with making a headcollar to your own design
have a look at the one I've made for Sasha. It's the only one I've
ever seen that doesn't tighten.
How to Get Started in Agility
I've had loads of emails over the years and many of them are from people
asking how to get started in dog agility. Here's some tips that I
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