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Much has been borrowed from the horse world and applied to Dog Agility. Most recently I’ve adapted the priciples of “Centered Riding” by Sally Swift to competitve Dog Agility. With the blessing of the “Centered Riding” Board of Directors and Sally Swift’s publisher, I’ve written articles and given seminars which bring the Centered concepts to sport dog enthusiasts competing in Dog Agility. “Centered Dog Agility” refers to certain basic principles and techniques which enhance an athlete’s mental game and improve over-all competitive performance. When practiced, these principles aide the handler in relaxing, focusing and connecting on a deeper level with their canine partner. Have you ever felt frustrated at a competition when you thought you’d prepared yourself and your dog extremely well only to enter the ring and “choke”? This manifestation of anxiety is common among athletes who have yet to find a way to bring their hours of training and study into the competitive arena with them. The “Centered” approach to Dog Agility can greatly improve a teams chances of success. “Centering” is a specific practice of using eyes, breathing, connecting to ones’ center of energy and physical alignment of the body to improve performance. One of the exercises in “Centered Dog Agility” is the use of the “inner video” to record, learn from and erase error which, in part, contributes to improved competitive runs. By using the Basic Principles of “Centered Dog Agility” you can eliminate stage fright, add clarity to your training and competition and become a relaxed, precise handler that your dog is thrilled to perform with!
The Petit Prix was a blast! A huge amount of thoughtfulness and organization went into making this one of the best and biggest yet! There was a wonderful mixture of classes played and each highlighted unique skills. The finals game called “Who Dares Wins” was thrilling right from the get-go — trying to come up with the right strategy for you and your dog made it quite challenging! It was interesting to see how everyone’s courses differed! Actually getting to play that class with crowd support, really made it a great way to cap off a fun weekend! A real class act – thanks to all involved with holding this event!
Stuff the Turkey, Not Your Pet!
“Gobble till you wobble” should not apply to your pet (and probably not to you either). As we head into the feeding frenzy time of year, mind a few rules to keep your dogs and cats safe.
Before guests arrive, devote time to your pets so that they’ll be content and tired when the commotion begins. As company arrives, politely request they close doors and gates behind them during their stay so that animals won’t escape. Also remind guests, young and old, not to feed pets nor disturb ones that are sleeping or eating.
Resist serving hors d’oeuvres with toothpicks that may end up on the floor and be consumed by Fido, and make sure yeast breads rise out of your pet’s reach as they can result in alcohol poisoning.
Human, canine and feline bodies are not alike. Turkey skin slathered with butter and spices can upset stomachs and result in pancreatitis for your pets as can gravies and cooked fat. Onions and chives can cause hemolytic anemia; macadamia nuts may result in paralysis and chocolate can be fatal (refer to this column in the October 5th issue of The Burbank Times). For safety’s sake, learn pet first-aid (www.sunnydogink.com) as well as the location of your nearest animal emergency center!
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Like DogSport Magazine, we’re doing our part to spread the popularity of Dog Agility to dog owners nationwide.
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Hello,
I just wanted to say “Thank You” to everyone who has been emailing me with their thoughts, suggestions, and answers to my questions. I greatly appreciate it and will attempt to respond to everyone who has asked me questions in return.
Again, thank you all very much!
Rachal
P.S. I’m so glad to hear that many of you are now training in Rally!
Hard Learned Training Tips.
By Kiersten Lloyd
• If a dog stops doing an activity that he use to do happily, without obvious reason, have the dog thoroughly examined for health issues. Don’t assume the dog is just ignoring or being bad. Most dogs are very honest and don’t drastically change behaviour without there being some underlying cause.
• Don’t over train. Plan a practise exercise, if the dog does that exercise right twice move on. Stop the session while the dog is still keen to play.
• The most important thing needed to train a dog is a good and close relationship with that dog. One on One time with your dog, especially when a young pup, is invaluable in developing that relationship. You must be the centre of your dog’s world.
• Keep it fun. Don’t be afraid to be silly and talk lots to your dog. Most dogs especially early in training appreciate verbal communication. Tone of voice is hugely important. This does not mean meaninglessly repeating their name. This means having a useful conversation with your team mate.
• Be patient and break training down into parts that are achievable. Some dogs can take big steps others can’t.
• Understand your dog. One dog is not the same as the next dog. You may have to train the same behaviour differently for each dog even if they are the same breed.
• Understand your breed and what they are genetically wired to do. This may not change your training goals but it may change your approach.
• Be sure to vary the type of activity you do with your dog. Don’t just train agility every day. Vary the time, intensity, and physical demands. This is more for your dog’s general and muscular health. Some days a nice long gentle walk is the best activity for that day, other days can be focused on a short but intense agility practise. Allow appropriate rest time.
• When you compete keep in mind that it is you and your team mate against the test, don’t let how your competitors did change your approach.
Traci Murdock, CPDT, is a Master Trainer, Canine Behavior Specialist, & Certified Professional Dog Trainer. “I never stop learning skills and methods of training. By taking what I learn from study, competition, seminars and workshops, and working with nationally recognized experts in the fields of training, behavior, and nutrition, then incorporating it into my curriculum and methods of teaching, I can tailor my training programs to each individual situation and goals. I help open the lines of communication between the dog and owner and use a Train the Trainer process to set in motion a lifetime of learning that encourages dog owners to forgo the use of punishments in favor of positive reinforcement, novel training, and enrichment to shape good behavior.” Tweet me @ http://twitter.com/TAMIam1. Facebook page – http://tinyurl.com/tracimurdock FB – http://tinyurl.com/DOGCITYTrainingCenter
We are a unique new training facility in Carrollton/Addison, Texas (DFW area) and we would love for you to come out and see what makes us stand apart from the rest of the ‘pack’.
We are unique in the fact that we are a ‘total’ training facility with classes ranging from Puppy Headstart all the way to Masters Agility with everything in between. Come have fun with your dog and learn how to play dog sports like agility and tiny dog agility, flyball, and Rally and practice obedience, learn how to train your Hollywood Dog, and many other fun activities.
Please come and join us on Saturday, November 21 for our GRAND OPENING and see your dog running through the ‘tunnel’, jumping through the tire, taking a turn on the Rally-O course, or testing out the Flyball jumps.
SATURDAY 1pm to 5pm – GRAND OPENING
We are OF COURSE already open and conducting classes. There is no time like the present to start your journey to have a well behaved pet, a Hollywood Dog, or a MASTERS Agility Competitor – Classes are forming daily….,
For a schedule of classes and information about our facility, please visit http://www.DOGCITYtrainingcenter.com or you can check us out on Meetup.com\dogcitytrainingcenter.
Tonight (Tues., 11/3) at Bud Houston’s Country Dream we begin our sport foundation class. I’m excited on several fronts, not least of which is the capacity to get Bud and his young BC, Hickory, training in a class setting.
Tonight’s topics are: Heeling (aka “walking to the start line under control”), Stand/Stay (for obed / rally / agility), and Start-line Stays.
Each week we’ll have a little contest to pick a winner for one exercise and that winner will earn the right to choose a topic for the following week.
I’ll choose two skill exercises, the winner will choose one skill exercise, for a total of three skill exercises a week.
I’ll be compiling these weekly class experiences, along with homework handouts, into 8-week publications.
This is a great website! Very informational. So far there are 3 destination guides listed on the website. So if you are planning to travel through New York, Pennsylvania, or Colorado check out these guides for great insider tips. Will visit the site next time I am booking a pet friendly trip. Thanks for the share of information.
I was so excited to read the third installment of this article! My Border Collie, Bonnie, and I will be attending our first trial next year and we are SO excited!! These articles have been a great read and I’m sure I will be referencing them before & during our trial! I can’t wait to read the last part! Thank you DogSport!!