Tunnels and Chutes
January 15th 2010 18:57
Tunnels and chutes are probably two of the harder obstacles to teach dogs how to run through. Dogs are generally pretty fearful of running through the long, dark tunnel or having the chute material fall close to their body.
When training your dog to run through the tunnel or the chute while working on agility obstacles, you'll want to work slowly with him because if you create a bad experience, the dog may be scared of the obstacle from then on.
The last thing that you want to do is scare the dog you hope to one day compete in agility competitions with. You'll never finish the run with a good time.
When you're training your dog to run through an agility course, you should first make sure that he is comfortable and 100 percent on his basic obedience commands, especially if you plan on competing with him. Otherwise, if it's just for fun, the basic obedience commands are still a concern to make sure that your dog knows.
If you're looking for a small agility course that you can set up at home, definitely consider a tunnel and chute as a part of your course. If you have the space, I'd highly recommend it. Agility is a great way so that your dog can exercise and exert the energy. A tired dog is a well behaved dog.
Plus, when you're out running around the yard or field training agility with your dog, you're exercising and getting fit. It really is a win-win situation.
Agility Tunnel 24" Diameter, 18' Long - Royal Blue
159.99- The basic tunnel is going to be able 24 inches wide and about 18 feet long. The material is made of a lightweight nylon. You can generally form the tunnel into different curves, but it's best to keep it pretty simple with a slight curve, if not kept straight. Generally, the tunnels can be folded and stored in a carrying bag when not in use.
Agility Chute 24" Diameter, 18' Long/Open Front, Collapsed Tail - Royal Blue
109.99- The basic chute is 24 inches in diameter with a 4 foot front opening. The chute has a 14 foot collapsed end that the dog must run through in order to complete the obstacle. The chute is made of a lightweight, nylon and is fully collapsible. You can purchase extra stabilizers if you want.
When training your dog to run through the tunnel or the chute while working on agility obstacles, you'll want to work slowly with him because if you create a bad experience, the dog may be scared of the obstacle from then on.
The last thing that you want to do is scare the dog you hope to one day compete in agility competitions with. You'll never finish the run with a good time.
When you're training your dog to run through an agility course, you should first make sure that he is comfortable and 100 percent on his basic obedience commands, especially if you plan on competing with him. Otherwise, if it's just for fun, the basic obedience commands are still a concern to make sure that your dog knows.
If you're looking for a small agility course that you can set up at home, definitely consider a tunnel and chute as a part of your course. If you have the space, I'd highly recommend it. Agility is a great way so that your dog can exercise and exert the energy. A tired dog is a well behaved dog.
Plus, when you're out running around the yard or field training agility with your dog, you're exercising and getting fit. It really is a win-win situation.
Agility Tunnel 24" Diameter, 18' Long - Royal Blue
159.99- The basic tunnel is going to be able 24 inches wide and about 18 feet long. The material is made of a lightweight nylon. You can generally form the tunnel into different curves, but it's best to keep it pretty simple with a slight curve, if not kept straight. Generally, the tunnels can be folded and stored in a carrying bag when not in use.
Agility Chute 24" Diameter, 18' Long/Open Front, Collapsed Tail - Royal Blue
109.99- The basic chute is 24 inches in diameter with a 4 foot front opening. The chute has a 14 foot collapsed end that the dog must run through in order to complete the obstacle. The chute is made of a lightweight, nylon and is fully collapsible. You can purchase extra stabilizers if you want.
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