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Taking your dog (or dogs) on vacation with you can be a really great experience. You can be sure your experience is enjoyable is doing your homework in advance before deciding on an RV campground. Research all the information about the RV campground you are interested in. You need to find out if this RV … Read more
If you are ready to move beyond a run on your typical neighborhood route, here are some of the best dog-friendly mud runs to enjoy with your dog. A dog-friendly mud run is usually from 2.5 to 5K in distance. However, there are other dog-friendly runs that are much longer, including marathons, and ultramarathons (50 … Read more
This article answers the question What is Dock Diving for Dogs? A water sport where dogs are judged on how far or high, they jump from a dock into a body of water. This sport is also referred to as “Dog Jumping”. Dogs can compete in either jumping for distance, height, or a timed event. … Read more
What are dog freestyle tricks? Dog freestyle tricks are the moves you train your dog to do in “dog dancing” or “canine freestyle” choreographed routines. The routines consist of heelwork, tricks, and dance moves performed to a chosen piece of music. There are several different clubs and associations that have a variety of different rules … Read more
How many times have you been at home with your dog but not really paying enough attention to her? You know this because she may whine occasionally, or bring a ball or a toy to you. But you can’t really think of anything to do that would entertain her. What can you do to entertain … Read more
If you’re looking for a class that offers your dog plenty of mental and physical exercise, then look no further than Lure Coursing. This is a sporting event that allows your dog to use her prey drive in a safe, controlled environment. Lure coursing for fun is a great way for you and your dog to … Read more
Flyball is a relay race between two teams of four dogs each. When the light turns green, the dogs in the first group take off down the track. Dogs must jump four hurdles, and catch a ball triggered by a flyball box pedal they hit with their paw. Then they return over the four hurdles … Read more
Barn Hunt is a fun sport that you and your dog can enjoy together. Most people living in urban areas will ask what is a barn hunt when exposed to this sport. However, people living in rural areas on ranches and farms will most likely be very familiar with this sport. They most likely have … Read more
The answer to the question, of how far can dogs walk in a day will vary depending on several factors. These are breed, age, activity level, and health. Breed groups such as the hounds, herders, and sporting breeds were bred to cover a lot of ground. This gives them an advantage over other breeds in … Read more
Free shaping is a type of dog training where behaviors are first broken down into smaller steps. Your dog is rewarded for successfully performing gradual steps using a marker, such as a clicker and rewards. Free shaping dog training relies on your dog’s problem-solving abilities to reach the desired behavior. This way your dog figures … Read more
A harness can be an effective training tool for puppies. But can puppies wear a harness all the time? Don’t leave your puppy’s harness on all day. It is best not to leave a harness on your puppy except when training her. Harnesses increase your control, prevent constant tugging and/or pulling, and are perfect for … Read more
This article describes the competitive sport of treibbal step by step in detail. We also, describe the rules, the goal of the sport, and the equipment required. We also discuss the training needed for this sport. In addition, we describe how trainers train their dogs for competition or a fun game to play with your … Read more
