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K-9 Stress Agility Course
Stress agility is much different than sport. The goal of this is to put mental & physical stress on the dog and handler as they conquer the course together.
It is extremely bond & confidence building for the dog stress agility is great! its uasualy multiple people and more difficult obstacles and its a multy day event. Usualy the obstacles are large and you need to climb things with your dog. Its real great for creating a stronger bond with dog and handler.
It is extremely bond & confidence building for the dog stress agility is great! its uasualy multiple people and more difficult obstacles and its a multy day event. Usualy the obstacles are large and you need to climb things with your dog. Its real great for creating a stronger bond with dog and handler.
This is not your average agility course. The course is designed with stress built into each obstacle. The German Shepherd must jump, crawl or climb over different surfaces under ever changing conditions. Unlike Sport Agility, time is never a factor on these obstacles and the course is never totally conquered.
It is designed to build the dog's confidence in him/herself and his/her handler and in the process a tremendous bond will develop between the two. The German Shepherd will truly enjoy this course and are very proud of themselves as they conquer each obstacle
It is designed to build the dog's confidence in him/herself and his/her handler and in the process a tremendous bond will develop between the two. The German Shepherd will truly enjoy this course and are very proud of themselves as they conquer each obstacle
If you thought obedience training was challenging or involved, wait till you read this section.
Like any athletic training, dog agility training is going to push your German Shepherd to the limit both physically and mentally. It takes almost a year to get a German Shepherd ready for his or her first competition.
Like any athletic training, dog agility training is going to push your German Shepherd to the limit both physically and mentally. It takes almost a year to get a German Shepherd ready for his or her first competition.
During that year, your German Shepherd dog will turn from a household buddy, into a hardened, disciplined athlete.With that in mind, you need to think like a sports coach. So, the first thing is to make sure your German Shepherd is in good health and the right physical condition. Have your veterinarian check your dog's joints, heart and lungs, eyesight, diet,weight and agility, muscle mass, muscle health, and staminaS
German Shepherd Agility Training
| Time fault | Going over the maximum time allotted by the judge to complete a course (the standard course time (SCT)). |
|---|---|
| Missed contact | The dog failing to place a foot in the contact zone while performing a contact obstacle. Leaping from a contact obstacle a long way above the descending contact zone is sometimes called a flyoff. |
| Knocked or dropped bar | Displacing a bar (or panel) when going over a jump. |
| Weave pole fault | Entering the weave poles incorrectly (the dog must enter with the first pole on his left), skipping poles, or backweaving when attempting to correct missed poles. |
| Off course | Taking the wrong obstacle on a course in which the obstacles are numbered sequentially. |
| Refusal | The dog making an approach towards the correct obstacle, but then turning away or hesitating significantly before attempting the obstacle. |
| Runout | The dog running past the correct obstacle. |
| Handling | The handler deliberately—or, in some cases, accidentally—touching the dog or an obstacle. |
| Training in the ring | The handler deliberately taking an action that appears to be for the purpose of training the dog, rather than trying to run the course correctly, such as asking the dog to repeat an obstacle that he has already completed when the rules don't allow it. The penalty for this varies by organization: the handler may be excused from the ring, elimination may be scored but the handler is allowed to continue, the handler and dog may be allowed to complete their run but are given the maximum course time, and so on. Some organizations have no penalty for training in the ring. In general it is up to the judge to determine what is or isn't training in the ring. |
| Other faults | The dog biting the judge or the handler, the dog or handler exhibiting unsportsmanlike behavior, the dog eliminating in the ring, the dog leaving the ring and not coming back, the handler carrying toys or food into the ring, the dog running with his collar on (in organizations that prohibit collars being worn during a run), and so on. |
German Shepherds are intelligent dogs that enjoy training and enjoy playing.
One way to combine thought-provoking training with play is to combine training with agility exercises.
Before beginning any type of German Shepherd agility training, it’s a good idea to have your dog examined by a vet. The vet will check to make sure your dog’s hips and elbow bones are okay through touch and x-rays. Your dog’s eyes will also be examined.
Obstacles can include items like ramps, tunnels, poles, and jumps. Since German Shepherds are large dogs, the obstacle will need to be large enough so that he can easily move through it without becoming stuck or bored.
Don't Rush Your Dog
Dog agility training should be a fun and positive experience. Never force your dog to go through an obstacle if it is frightened or unsure. Instead, use positive body language or food treats to guide it through. Alternatively, you can lead your dog by leash over small jumps to build your dog confidence.
Agility training can start anytime after your German Shepherd has mastered basic commands. He must be able to sit, lie down, come promptly when called, stay in one place when told to, be okay around other dogs, and not mind being handled by strangers.
One way to combine thought-provoking training with play is to combine training with agility exercises.
Before beginning any type of German Shepherd agility training, it’s a good idea to have your dog examined by a vet. The vet will check to make sure your dog’s hips and elbow bones are okay through touch and x-rays. Your dog’s eyes will also be examined.
Obstacles can include items like ramps, tunnels, poles, and jumps. Since German Shepherds are large dogs, the obstacle will need to be large enough so that he can easily move through it without becoming stuck or bored.
Don't Rush Your Dog
Dog agility training should be a fun and positive experience. Never force your dog to go through an obstacle if it is frightened or unsure. Instead, use positive body language or food treats to guide it through. Alternatively, you can lead your dog by leash over small jumps to build your dog confidence.
Agility training can start anytime after your German Shepherd has mastered basic commands. He must be able to sit, lie down, come promptly when called, stay in one place when told to, be okay around other dogs, and not mind being handled by strangers.
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