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Introduction to Dog Agility by Margaret BonhamIntroduction to Dog Agility by Margaret H. Bonham. Written especially for beginning canine Agility competition enthusiasts, this manual covers all aspects of the competitive sport. The author starts with instruction on evaluating a dog's physical fitness and overall readiness for Agility training, then makes specific diet recommendations, and advises on treatment of injuries and the use of positive training methods. Advanced discussion describes obstacles used in Agility competitions, then shows how to teach the dog jumps, get through tunnels, and other competition events. Filled with instructive, full-color photos and illustrations.
 
Agility Training: The Fun Sport for All Dogs by Jane Simmons-Moake Agility Training: The Fun Sport for All Dogs by Jane Simmons-Moake. Jane Simmons-Moake is a veteran Agility competitor and a judge of Agility events. She and her husband, Gordon Simmons-Moake, are partners in the FlashPaws Agility Training Center in Houston and have been instrumental in organizing Agility events nationwide.

"Simply put, Agility is the most fun you can share with your dog," the author asserts, and those who have jumped on the bandwagon for this fast-growing sport will enthusiastically agree. Racing against the clock, dogs must, among many challenging obstacles, clear a series of hurdles, dash through tunnels and up and down see-saws, and weave in and out of a line of closely spaced poles. Simmons-Moake provides a solid introduction to the sport, while husband Gordon's detailed appendix on obstacle construction is extremely useful to those just starting out.

 
Excelling at Dog Agility - Book 1: Obstacle Training by Jane Simmons-MoakeExcelling at Dog Agility - Book 1: Obstacle Training by Jane Simmons-Moake provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for training your dog to master each agility obstacle with competitive excellence in mind. Includes important principles for building a happy and successful working relationship with your dog, as well as a solid foundation for all of your agility training. Focuses on setting high standards and getting it right from the start so that no retraining will be necessary later down the road.
 
Excelling at Dog Agility - Book 2: Sequence Training by Jane Simmons-Moake Excelling at Dog Agility - Book 2: Sequence Training by Jane Simmons-Moake teaches you how to sequence smoothly from one obstacle to the next, to reach your dog's highest potential for speed and accuracy. Helps you develop a consistent set of cues for communicating with your dog on the Agility course. As a result, your dog will understand your directives in an instant, even at the highest of speeds and the greatest of distances. Provides detailed lesson plans for Beginner, Intermediate I, and Intermediate II agility training classes.
 
Excelling at Dog Agility - Book 3: Advanced Skills Training by Jane Simmons-Moake Excelling at Dog Agility - Book 3: Advanced Skills Training by Jane Simmons-Moake illustrates how to isolate and train many of the higher-level skills necessary to successfully compete at the most advanced levels of competition. Describes how to strengthen and maintain existing skills for attaining fast and reliable performances in the agility ring. Provides in-depth answers to commonly asked questions in a helpful Problem Solving appendix.
 
 
Enjoying Dog Agility: From Backyard to Competition by Julie Daniels Enjoying Dog Agility: From Backyard to Competition by Julie Daniels. Julie Daniels is a well-known teacher and helper of dogs and people. She is a national agility finalist in the U.S. and one of the first agility judges to be accredited by the USDAA. In addition to training her own dogs, Julie teaches agility seminars, beginning and advanced agility classes, dog obedience classes, and puppy school.
 
All About Agility by Jacqueline O'NeilAll About Agility by Jacqueline O'Neil. Jacqueline O'Neil is the performance columnist for the AKC Gazette. In All About Agility, she explains how to get involved in this exciting canine sport, including training tips for every challenge on the course. Learn how the sport has evolved, how the courses differ in different organizations and what the rules and titles are. Find out what to expect at a competition and how to prepare. Get training tips from the top pros.


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