In addition to providing your canine with the mental and physical stimulation they need, practicing dog agility is a great way to bond with your pup. But where do you begin? Just like picking up any ...

Training a dog goes far beyond teaching tricks—it’s about building communication, safety, and trust. According to certified trainers, mastering essential commands can dramatically improve a dog’s ...

Strong recall and following directions is essential in agility drills. Start training your dog with basic commands, such as come, down, sit and stay. Get up to speed on “flatwork,” or the parts of ...

Big or small, any dog can participate in agility training. But, some breeds are better suited to the task, enjoying the fun of zipping through tunnels, leaping onto seesaws, and jumping over poles.

Agility training is not just for serious K-9 contenders that can leap over 3-foot hurdles or weave around poles at lightning speeds. Training at home can be easy and provide valuable health benefits ...

The border collies, golden retrievers and terriers racing inside the Doggie U K9 Academy in Bay Shore this afternoon could probably run circles around your average Westminster Best in Show winner.