Dog Agility Training Tips - The Bang Game

[Msashchi]

i was just wondering can you start agility training when the dogs just a puppie?

[pamelamarxsen]

@Msashchi I started Twix the minute I brought him home at 11 weeks. I started with foundation behaviors.

[Msashchi]

@pamelamarxsen Oh okay. Thank you very much for your insight on my question :)

[holisticpetservice]

Nice work go go go!

[rombelinski]

I tried agility out last weekend for the first time with my collie and we both loved it - the hardest thing was the seesaw so this was a great idea which I'll try next week -thanks!

[pamelamarxsen]

@rombelinski The bang game is just a fun game to teach the dog that the noise the teeter makes is a good rewarding noise. :) 

[samh09]

That was awesome. Thanks for posting this video and taping the video in High Quality. Great job.

[ponyluv617]

thanks so much! i'm trying to train my blue heeler collie X but i'm afraid he'd get upset about that sound. then again, his name is Crash. yeah, i'm serious

[DogsAreMyBestFriends]

Awesome video! Very very well made & explained! 5*s !

[bordergirlsmom]

I LOVE this game and so do my dogs, terrific video

[kikopup]

Great Pam! Had to fav it. WIth your new equipment , your vids look 100% better :)

Awesome!

[pamelamarxsen]

THANKS!!! Now all I need is a microphone so that people do not have to read all my steps! Thank you so much for your kind words, they really mean a lot to me! You are an awesome friend!

[ZandersStory]

What a great game to desensitize the dog to that loud noise! Bandit does wonderfully coming off of the teeter!

[pamelamarxsen]

Thank you for such a nice comment! Bandit does love the teeter and is not afraid of the noise, so next we will be working on his speed. I know that a lot of trainers like the speed first, but I always thing safety first. Bandit broke his tibia playing tug in our kitchen and I am a stickler on safety now. :) Thanks again for the really sweet comment!

[ZandersStory]

You're very welcome! I totally agree, you never know when an accident can happen.. There's no harm in taking precautions! Take care. :)

[ponyluv617]

@pamelamarxsen i totally agree with you. my dog tries to rush through everything anyway, so no use encourging him MORE.

[NatashaHope17]

Great video, thanks. :) 5*

- Amanda & Tasha

[pamelamarxsen]

Thank you!

[hunkymonkeykaine]

5* and a fav! What an awesome game! I will try this with my sister's mini teeter and Kaine:).

[pamelamarxsen]

Have fun with the game! The dogs usually like it and really like the teeter because of the high rate of reinforcement for the game.

[BCjility22]

I love this game! I used it a few months ago when i took an agility class. Now i just need a teeter at my house so i could actually do it again! Great video!

[pamelamarxsen]

Thank you! I do not have a teeter either. I pay to belong to this facility that has the equipment. Have a great THANKSGIVING!

[elisahafdis]

5* for excillent job :) makes so much sence , like everything you have said in you videos :D

[pamelamarxsen]

Thank you so much for your KIND words! I am happy that you liked it. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!  :)

[Mashie666]

love it.

[pamelamarxsen]

Thanks!

[Jimmyjumpnjive]

Great fun game!

[pamelamarxsen]

Bandit just loves it! I had to do it because one time he popped out of his weave when he heard the teeter crash down. It has saved us!

[newbear95]

Nice video! My chihuahua loves to go on the teether that I made for her!

[pamelamarxsen]

I bet it is hard for a small chihuahua ti get the teeter to move, since they do not weigh much. I bet she is so cute on it!

[sarac1]

Im gonna do this when the snow gos away lol :)

[pamelamarxsen]

It is a fun game and helps build drive for the teeter. Have fun! Snow? Lucky!! Cold, but snow would be so much fun! Take care!