Wednesday 29 April 2015

Y is for Yard

There are SO many things that you can do in your own yard that can help with your agility training. This is your own free time, so use it wisely and make your garden into a cool space for training your dogs. You can go all out and buy your own equipment to use in your garden, you could even get creative and make your own equipment using every day objects, and/or you could turn your garden in a doggy gym, using wobble boards, hoops, poles, and more.


So use your yard space to your advantage, and you will have yourself and your dogs a free little space to train all you wish in the comforts of your own home. You have the choice of what to do. I use the wobble board with Ethel especially, and the normal size jumps with Earl. I use the hoop high up with Earl, and on the ground with Ethel. Earl even has a go on the wobble board, too. The wings are also awesome, as both dogs can practice these. You can even use just one wing to train on. There are endless possibilities; this is your yard space and your training area, so use it and use it well. Your yard is your private training ground.





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34 comments:

  1. Wow you got some fun toys to play with Earl.

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    1. They both benefit greatly from some outdoor doggy gym equipment in our yard.

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  2. what a fun place to play,xx Speedy

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    1. We all adore being outside, training and playing.

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  3. The yard is the best place for games, naps, exploring...so many thing!

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    1. It sure is. It is YOUR free space... literally on your doorstep!!

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  4. Great tips and fun ways to use your yard. We have a decent yard, but don't take full advantage of it.

    Thanks for stopping by our blog today!!

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    1. Thanks Angel, Pup and Ruby. We wish you well in using your yard and having fun in it.

      No problem, we enjoyed your blog, and will continue to do so. Thanks for stopping by us, here.

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  5. Nice Y. The equipment looks like fun.

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    1. Thanks Jessica, glad you like our Y. It sure is. And beneficial in so many ways.

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  6. Millie learnt all her agility in the garden! Definitely make the most of it! :)
    Wags and Woofs from Imogen and Millie

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  7. If I haven't told you before, I just love your jump!! The wood is sooo beautiful!! What a great pick for Y!

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    1. Hehe! Thanks, we are glad you like our jump! We had it made especially for us by someone on our training team! It is handmade, beautiful, and works a treat.

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  8. Poor Rita - our yard is no good for this sort of thing. It's all hardscape except for a really steep slope that we can't do anything with. She's so deprived! Well done on the A-Z challenge! One More Day!!

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    1. Oh, I see. Oh well, I am sure you train well in other places.

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  9. Great "Y" post! In my yard, I use my car dog ramp as my dogwalk off the deck so I can practice my 2o2o contacts!

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    1. Aw, thank you Taryn! Wow, what an amazing and creative idea, and usage of everyday objects! Love it.

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  10. What a fun yard you guys have! We wish ours looked like that!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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    1. Thanks guys, we sure do. We love our yard.

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  11. You are very brave dogs. I don't like those wobbly boards at all!!

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    1. Haha, they are, actually. But, they love it to bits!

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  12. that is pawesome advice, I sure wish we had a house. We live in an apt/condo. We do have a courtyard in the back that is larger and grassy but we have to share it with others :(

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    1. Thanks Caren!!! I see. I am sure you find your places you can train.

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  13. Thank you so much for participating in the A to Z Challenge. Reminder: there will be an A to Z Reflections round on May 4th. There will be a Linky for it on the main blog, so please look for it there! Please post your reflections on the challenge, visit others, and catch up on the blogs you didn't have time to read!

    Team Macha, Helping Co-Host Czenge
    Maui Jungalow

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    1. No problem whatsoever, we have loved every minute of the challenge. Cool, we will definitely be joining the A to Z reflections day, we can't wait to share what we have learnt this April!

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  14. It looks like you have lots of fun in the yard. My favourite game is football (soccer) so we often use it for that - great fun and exercise.

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    1. We sure do, Clowie. Football is PAWsome. We enjoy it too.

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  15. that was one of my dreams to have such cool things in my back yard... maybe I should make it true, it's worth a try :o)
    easy rider

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    1. You should give it a shot; yards in shape for fun and training are so much more enjoyable and beneficial.

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  16. Your yard looks like tons of fun!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  17. We don't have a yard but we like to train in the house.

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    1. Good one guys. Training, anywhere, is brilliant work.

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