Agility work with dogs

[Tricia]

Several things have come to light since Gypsy has become a part of our home.
One thing is the incredible intelligence and demand for exercise, which is great to keep us going.
@DSloan suggested that we do some agility training with her, which isn't out of the question. It could be a good workout for her and for us.
Anyone here have experience with it?
Maybe I'm going down the wrong agility tunnel, but I think this could be fun for her and us.
Bonus, we hav most everything we need to create most of these exercises, with the exception of the tunnel, without investing $$.


Its interesting that this guy is that he doesn't use treats as a reward. Gypsy is the first dog I've ever had in my life that doesn't respond to treats as a reward. This could be fun with her.

 

[ScotsSkier]

Set up an obstacle course through the house to end up at the fridge. Then train her to fetch a beer!

 

[Tricia]

Set up an obstacle course through the house to end up at the fridge. Then train her to fetch a beer!

For my purposes, I'd have to train her to work the ice maker and pour a

 

[Tricia]

Oh, and the reason Dsloan suggested agility was this video which I posted on FB.

 

[scott43]

I rescued a dog that could fetch my slippers..I thought that was sorcery already...

 

[Jenny]

This Dog's Terrible Agility Course Run Is The Most Delightful Thing You'll See This Week | Digg

Kratu the rescue dog is not very good at running the dog show agility course, but he is literally the best at putting a smile on our faces.

digg.com

 

[David Chaus]

I’ve done agility classes with Sadie, she took to it well, she is very treat and praise motivated, is a pretty high energy dog, and had absolutely no fear of of any of the apparatus. It takes a while to train them to work through a course. Correction, it takes a long time to train the trainer how to communicate effectively with the dog and provide clear cues. Weaving through the poles takes the longest time to learn.

What agility does really well is strengthen the connection between owner and dog.

 

[ScotsSkier]

For my purposes, I'd have to train her to work the ice maker and pour a

That is the next level class!

 

[Carolinacub]

This Dog's Terrible Agility Course Run Is The Most Delightful Thing You'll See This Week | Digg

Kratu the rescue dog is not very good at running the dog show agility course, but he is literally the best at putting a smile on our faces.

digg.com

That was cute as can be. put a big smile on my face

 

[Tricia]

This Dog's Terrible Agility Course Run Is The Most Delightful Thing You'll See This Week | Digg

Kratu the rescue dog is not very good at running the dog show agility course, but he is literally the best at putting a smile on our faces.

digg.com

That made me giggle.
I want to enjoy life like that dog does.

 

[Jenny]

There were others featuring him, too. I think there’s one where he actually grabs one of the jumps like it's a big stick and runs off with it.

 

[VickieH]

This one ...

Rescue Dog Returns To Crufts Agility Course And Steals The Show

Rescue dog Kratu is back at Crufts 2020 and is hilarious as ever! Kratu was a show stopper a few years ago at Crufts when he participated in the Rescue Dog Agility competition. So it comes as no surprise he was invited back. While on the agility course he demonstrates some of the skills he has...

www.reshareworthy.com

 

[oldschoolskier]

We have a Jack Russell, she has trained herself to access the table if food has been left out and no ones watching. All I can say is glad she’s tiny hate to think what she’d be accessing if she was bigger.

 

[Jenny]

This one ...

Rescue Dog Returns To Crufts Agility Course And Steals The Show

Rescue dog Kratu is back at Crufts 2020 and is hilarious as ever! Kratu was a show stopper a few years ago at Crufts when he participated in the Rescue Dog Agility competition. So it comes as no surprise he was invited back. While on the agility course he demonstrates some of the skills he has...

www.reshareworthy.com

That's the one!

"That's definitely against the rules", lol!

 

[mdf]

Since this is a skiing forum, shouldn't the dogs be teaching you to be agile?

 

[VickieH]

Since this is a skiing forum, shouldn't the dogs be teaching you to be agile?

I think we should all be taking lessons from Kratu. He has both physical and mental agility.

 

[David Chaus]

I think we should all be taking lessons from Kratu. He has both physical and mental agility.

Also he likes to have fun, and frolic, and doesn’t take himself so seriously.

 

[oldschoolskier]

Since this is a skiing forum, shouldn't the dogs be teaching you to be agile?

Have you ever tried not to trip over an excited Jack Russell? Talk about foot placement, great for SL training

 

[Tricia]

@Andy Mink tagged me in this on FB yesterday.
Crazy cool

 

[Jenny]

Wow. Everyone with dogs and time, you have been challenged!