• 13Feb

    puppy-loveHappy Valentines’ Day to all our readers! 

    Remember to not leave your sweets where your dog can get them.  Chocolate is toxic to dogs. (I know, you hear it all the time, but it’s true!)  If you feel your dog MUST share the love, give him his treats, or a bit of the leftovers of your valentines’ day meal.  The best way to show your love for your dog, though, is to spend time with them.  Go for a walk, play some agility, or teach your dog to give kisses!  Nothing says ‘love’ more than ‘time’.

    And for you, our lovely readers, Affordable Agility has its’ own Valentine.  Check it out here!

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  • 04Feb

    bouquetdogWe all have our ‘druthers’ in Agility- and our dogs definitely do!  But there are some things we love about it.  Is there anything we hate about it?  Comment with your love and hate for agility below! Any aspect of agility- training, trials, obstacles, or tricks!  Name one thing you love, and one thing you hate. There are no wrong answers, and lots of fun to be had!  The prize is a three sets of red E-Z sacks (Value approx. $45) to show the love you have for your agility course by not letting it blow around!

    The winner will be selected by a random number generator, and notified via email (providing you are a registered user here).   Deadline is  Feb. 15th.  Good luck and have fun! 

    This contest is now closed- stay tuned for the winner, and thanks for the great participation!!!

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    How to enter this contest:

    1. If you have never done so before, you must first register your email address on this blog. We will then notify you if you are a winner of this contest. You only need to do this once, and you will be good for all future monthly contests (and get priority notification of when they occur)!
    2. Scroll to the bottom of this page and enter your comment/answer. Or, if there is no box, click on the “comments” in the upper right corner.

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  • 15Jan

    ezsacks3One of the newest inventions at Affordable Agility is our “EZ-sacks”.  These are just plain cool.  Little sandbags that hold sand, and water goes through them. They just cinch up and snap, forming a little handle to carry them!  They’re not so heavy you can’t move them, either, but they’re perfect for weighting down obstacles and practice tunnels too.  Have you heard the EZ-sack song?  Here is our short little video to watch.  Beware..the tune will stick with you :)

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  • 13Jan

    treadmill_mdIn this week of product reviews, it’s worthwhile to note the newest addition to the Affordable Agility product family.  I’m really excited to be able to introduce the Doggie Treadmill! 

    A Pooped Out Dog Is A Happy Dog!

    This is the time of year when our dogs don’t seem to get enough exercise. Just like us, if our dogs jump right into an agility training routine and aren’t in shape and their muscles aren’t strong, they can hurt themselves.  (stretching can lessen this, but nothing beats exercise!) Not only that, but our dogs have endless energy! They love to play hard, and sleep comfortably after they’re done. There’s nothing better than watching a worn-out dog sleep.  They’re so cute, and look so happy!

    Training Your Dog To A Treadmill

    Treadmills are easy to train with lots of positive reinforcement, if you go slow and steady, and can be safer than outdoor walks if your sidewalks are caked with salt.  They’re also wonderful for strengthening the hamstring/gluteal section of your dogs body (hind end, for those who are wondering:D)  if you use the incline properly.  I like to use them to build endurance (something I personally have problems with at a faster-than-a-walk pace, since I have cold/humidity + exercise = asthma- and I live in New York  which is by turns cold, and humid.  I digress….) I can’t keep up with my dog in an endurance walk, but with a treadmill I can keep him company and encourage him to keep going and tell him how wonderful he’s doing!  For an active agility dog, endurance exercises can be a godsend since it builds muscle tone and encourages deep-chested breathing.

    Remember all the rules for you on a treadmill apply to your dog, too! warm-up, cool down, and cardio!  Our treadmills come with instruction manuals, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us here at the blog, or at AffordableAgility.com.  We’ll be happy to help! 

    We Need Your Feedback!  Watch the Video!

    It’s not everyday you see these Dog Treadmills.  We are curious as to your opinions and thoughts.   Is it something your dog would enjoy? How much time would you run him or her on it?  Please share after watching this cool video!)

    Go here to check out the video of how it works!

     

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  • 11Jan

    Dinah and Stella are having fun with their mini-travel teeter! They sent us a video of them using it in their living room. By way of an introduction (for those who don’t know about this item), the Mini Travel Teeter can go anywhere, and fits in the trunk or back seat of your car. Practice makes perfect, and this practice obstacle, designed for small-to-middling dogs is a godsend for see-saw practice in all kinds of environments. The mini-teeter can also be great for accustoming your dog to the motion of a teeter before starting them over the full-sized ones. Besides, it’s fun to run up and down!

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