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Theme: Agility club course taster. For each Agility Club session, I put together a different course. Below is a sequence from a past Club session that I'll be guiding you and your dogs through in our last foundation course class together as a taster of what the follow-on training would be like.  Have a look and be thinking about where you might be able to use: “Go” (From week one). “Left” or “right”  (learnt in week two).  “Round” (last week) And where a change of direction means you'd need to do a front cross? (last week) Club courses are set up with numbers to indicate the order, just like in the...

Can you help us do a good thing this Earth Day?   Good for you: £5 credit when you rate/review. 10% off any booking or order (using code EARTHDAY)   Great for pollinators: We will plant 1m2 of a specialised flower seed mix on your behalf! 20th Sep 2020: photo of the same specialised flower seed mix ADW’s Emma planted in a biodiversity project at the University of Cambridge.   Bee-friendly Business is a campaign run by Anglian Dog Works to make the local area more pollinator-friendly and to protect bee populations by providing more flowers for foraging and more habitat for nest...

Salmon oil is a popular supplement for dogs because it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for their overall health and well-being. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have numerous benefits for dogs, including reducing inflammation, improving joint health, promoting a healthy coat and skin, and supporting cognitive function. When supplementing with salmon oil for dogs, it's important to choose a high-quality product that is specifically formulated for canine use. Look for a salmon oil supplement that is made from wild-caught salmon and has been purified to remove any contaminants. The recommended dosage of...

A dog conditioning platform is a tool used for dog training and conditioning. It typically consists of a raised platform or board that the dog is trained to stand on or move around. The platform can be used to teach a variety of behaviours such as targeting, jumping, and pivoting. Using a conditioning platform can help dogs learn to focus and stay in one place, which is especially useful for behaviours that require precise movements, such as agility training or obedience trials. It can also help dogs build confidence and body awareness. https://angliandogworks.com/products/dog-training-place-board When using a conditioning platform, it's important...

Canine conditioning equipment This term refers to various tools and devices that are used to help dogs improve their physical fitness, agility, strength, and overall health. https://angliandogworks.com/products/dog-training-place-board   Some popular examples of canine conditioning equipment include: Platforms: A dog conditioning platform is a tool used in dog training to help dogs learn new behaviours and reinforce existing ones. The platform is typically a raised surface, often made of wood or plastic, that the dog can stand on. Examples include 'Place boards' and 'Position boxes'. Treadmills: Dog treadmills are designed to provide controlled exercise for dogs in a safe and secure environment....