http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Brad+Carlson Pets Brad Carlson Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=87897&ca=Pets Ohhh watch that border collie weave through those poles at full speedwithout missing an entry. Just like an olympic slalom skier weaving around the sticks. Ohhh watch that border collie fly thru the jumps without knocking over bars, or how about perfect contacts on A-frame, dogwalk, and teeter. Aren... Pets Brad Carlson Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=87891&ca=Pets Dog agility is one of the fast growing sports today. Many dogs and their handlers or partners (thats you) have tried running the agility course and found its more than just training and preparation, its fun fun and fun! Its amazing how your dog reacts to you, they observe you and test you out. If yo... Pets Brad Carlson Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=85797&ca=Pets 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... Pets Brad Carlson Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=85798&ca=Pets Ok, its raining outside again for the past five days. I want to train my young pup, but what can I do, I feel we're both stuck inside and bored. Break out the pause table. Or keep one in your living room as a continuous fixture as we do. The pause table is a magical training box that brings out the... Pets Brad Carlson Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=85801&ca=Pets There are five factors to consider before you and your dog decide which agility direction you want to focus on. First, there is fun with your dog at home . Second, there is competiton where many people have that "gotta win" inside their bodies (and I'm one of them!). Third, you will need to find out... Pets Brad Carlson Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70581&ca=Pets There is such a wide selection of dog agility equipment, where do I begin? There are several factors to consider when making your agility equipment purchases. Two major factors are your goals and your dog. Are your goals to develop a deeper bonding with your dog by taking agility classes together, h... Pets Brad Carlson Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=27023&ca=Pets Weave Poles can be the most challenging obstacle for you to teach and for your dog to learn. Many agility obstacles resemble natural obstacles that dogs could find out on a hike out in the woods, jumps, frames, and tunnels. Going over, under, or through things and places are natural for dogs,however... Pets Brad Carlson Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=27024&ca=Pets The Tire Jump seems like a relatively easy agility obstacle, at least from a persons perspective, but in the Novice Agility ring you see many dogs that refuse to go through it, many go under it, while others choose to go around it. How can you prepare your beginning agility for success with the Tir... Pets Brad Carlson Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=25613&ca=Pets You may be asking, "When can I start agility training with my new puppy?" You can start immediately, with certain recommendations. Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can be playing and socializing with agility in mind. Always remember, if you can control your puppie... Pets Brad Carlson Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=25614&ca=Pets You may be asking, "When can I start agility training with my new puppy?" Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can be playing and socializing with agility in mind. Always remember, if you can control your puppies environment, you can teach and train the behaviors you...