Tales & Tails

Tips for Finding a Good Doggie Daycare

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Travel is limited this 2020 holiday season and chances are you’re working and staying at home more often—but that doesn’t mean your dog has to be cooped in the house too! Whether your work has you busy or you simply need some quiet time to be productive, a doggie daycare can be just the answer you and Fido are looking for this holiday season and into the new year. As avid dog lovers, dog parents and dog agility specialists, we at RiteChoice Dog Agility know from experience that not all doggy daycares are created equal. So, we compiled a list...

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How to Throw a Howling Halloween Party

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Are you and Rover getting all dressed up for Halloween with no place to go? Then you need to check out our top tips on how to throw a Halloween bash that is pup-tastic and will have doggy attendees and fur parents howling praise for days to come! Goblin Gathering Make sure you party space allows enough room for pups and parents to mingle, play and socialize safely without being overcrowded. If weather permits, consider an outdoor spaced that is fenced and dog friendly. Ensure that all fragile, chewable, or poisonous-to-dog items are removed/out of reach of all four-legged attendees....

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Pumpkin-Spice Up your Dog Agility Training this Fall

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Fall is here, and so comes the brisk air, beautiful leaves, and pumpkin-spiced lattes. For dog agility, it’s a last chance to train outdoors before winter. But this fall season also brings unique opportunities to spice up your training sessions. Grab your RiteChoice Dog Agility Tunnel, get outside, and add a little fall flare to your obstacle course this season with these fun fall-themed, DIY obstacle course ideas. Rake Jumping: No obstacle course is complete without jumping obstacles. Use the stick of a rake or broom to create an easy home hurdle. For your dog’s safety, make sure to remove...

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8 Tips for Practicing Agility at Home with your Dog

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As one of the fastest-growing canine sports in the United States, dog agility is not just for the “Super Rover” you may have seen in dog shows . In fact, it is a fun activity that increases the bond between you and your pup, builds confidence, decreases your dog’s anxiety, is great exercise and it can be done in the comfort of your own home or yard (Whew—that is a lot for just one sport!) Before you sign up your dog for classes, consider giving dog agility a whirl at home with these simple tips. Now, start stretching and get...

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5 Tips for Summertime Dog Agility Training

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When summertime heats up, it can be downright ruff on our furry family members to handle the hot temperatures. However, even in the heat of summer, Rover still needs his daily dose of agility exercise! Thankfully, the Doggy Fun Experts at RiteChoice Dog Agility have come up with some howling good ways to still have agility fun in the summer heat while being safe:          The Early Dog Catches the Tunnel: air and ground temperatures are always cooler before the sun has risen so try getting up earlier with Rover. Take a brisk walk to warm up...

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