for anyone starting out in agility training, weave poles can be the most daunting obstacle to teach their dog. the dog of course has to navigate them in a zig-zag pattern. in competitions dogs get faulted for incorrectly starting the weave poles. the red and blue coloring provides good contrast for your dog – this is crucial as dogs do not have the best color vision and can crash into poles if they are not well visible. it is absolutely …

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agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the country—and for good reason. here’s everything you need to know to get started in agility: dog agility is a sport where you direct your dog through a pre-set obstacle course within a certain time limit. at each trial you and your dog will race around the unique courses designed for that day. all of this is done with your dog relying solely on the cues and body language you use …

a dog agility tunnel is very similar to a kid play tunnel, so much so that a lot of tunnels are marketed to both kids and dogs simultaneously. and since both exercise and mental stimulation are essential for the health and happiness of a dog, accessories such as dog tunnels can move from the “luxury” category to the “necessities” category, depending on your point of view. a dog tunnel can give your dog plenty of mental activity, especially if there …