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Dog Agility - New Mini Contacts And Mini Jumps |
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Author: Brad Carlson Dog Agility competitions are seen frequently on television. The
eyes of most pet owners have seen this amazing sport and would
some how like their dog to be introduced to the equipment for
fun and for exercise. The competition size equipment may be
larger than the pet owner needs or wants to invest in so, many
are introducing their dog to "mini" equipment.
Mini-agility equipment still provides lots of mental and
physical stimulation to your dog, but without bulk of
competition sized equipment. Almost all types of obstacles are
made in a "mini" size. There are mini-A-frames, mini-dog walks,
mini-teeters, mini-tire jumps, mini-jumps, mini-tables, and
mini-weaves.
The mini-A-frame can be in different sizes, but is often made
with two, 4-foot sides, instead of two, 8-foot sides. Mini-dog
walks are often made with three, five-foot planks instead of
three 12-foot planks. Similar is the mini-teeter, made from a
five-foot plank instead of a 12-foot plank. These changes in
size make shipping and delivery easier and less costly.
Mini equipment is safer for the beginner handler and dog
because the equipment is lower to the ground. Dogs and puppies
can learn and use the equipment with greater ease and
confidence.
In addition to pet owners, breeders, kennel owners, and dog
parks are purchasing mini-agility equipment. Breeders purchase
mini equipment to stimulate their puppies mentally and
physically. Some breeders add railings to their dog-walk for
added puppy protection. Kennel and Doggie Day Care owners use
the equipment to keep their clients happy and busy all day
long. Dog parks are selecting mini-equipment because it is
safer to use by the untrained owner.
Competition agility owners are also selecting mini-equipment
for training specific behaviors, using them as training aids,
and for indoor training in the wintertime. A contact trainer is
a combination of a mini A-frame side attached to a pause table
with a mini-dog walk plank attached to the opposite side.
Agility competitors often use this apparatus for back chaining
their contact behavior.
About The Author: Brad Carlson is a dog trainer at Agility by
Carlson. For more training details, visit our website at
http://www.carlson-agility.com/
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