Teach Basic Agility To Your Dog At Home

[@SaroDogTraining]

How do you play and have fun with your dog? Here is another video where I show how to turn your training time into a fun, play time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooPMf4WGbauNnLs

[@ArielRoach-i9h]

I love how you are explaining it because that's literally why we are getting into agility. Just to train and have fun

[@SaroDogTraining]

I think fun should be part of all aspects of our lives otherwise it become a chore.

[@hyruledreamer9229]

Harvey is actually the cutest! He learned it all so quickly

[@constanzaduarte4049]

Ohmygod!!! Thank you so much for uploading this!! even if it was a million years ago, I'm getting a puppy and wanted to start them on agility once they are old enough!!

[@SaroDogTraining]

You're so welcome!

[@sweetlilbubble]

Looks like a great activity! And thank you for showing us we can use household items!

[@SaroDogTraining]

You are so welcome!

[@annestone6649]

This is such a great video! Many videos are intended to tech people how to do professional agility. All I want is a game to keep my Australian Shepard engaged! She just recently turned 1, and in the summers she’s a mountain trail dog, so she gets to run 20 miles each day and chase bears and herd horses. In the winter we’ve been having a hard time keeping her active and relaxed and engaged. I did this once and she was having so much fun!

[@SaroDogTraining]

Glad it was helpful! Jus so you now, 20 miles of daily activity is just too much for any dog. keep it within an hour of activity a day. Too much activity and exercise will help dogs o develop hyperactivity and not be able to calm down. Did you know that a healthy dog should be sleeping up to 16 hours a day?

[@annestone6649]

@@SaroDogTraining I appreciate your concern, and I should have have explained myself better. We have an outfitting camp 20 miles into wilderness that she travels to with us as our trail dog. She usually only runs that much once per week or less. She is a working dog, and that’s her job. If she gets too exhausted we pull her up into the saddle to avoid injury. I do appreciate your concern and information though!

[@rc4443]

I'm loving this game. My dog loves tbings like this and he's an older dog so i put the broom lower. But hes very enthusiastic about it

[@arisbarn8564]

This is great! If you keep him at it he’ll get better ;)

[@karen1586]

This is the very first video on agility that I am watching. Great explanation! I learned so many new facts about agility and it’s pros, and I’m even more convinced to start agility training with my pup. Yay!

[@SaroDogTraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ClydeJohnsonJr-r8x]

Wow! You’re an awesome trainer! You make it seem so simple. I am now confident that I can train a dog. Thanks!

[@SaroDogTraining]

You can do it!

[@mckina519]

I love how you are explaining it because that's literally why we are getting into agility. Just to train and have fun🥰🥰

[@Hej_ja]

You’re very good at explaining☺️ thanks to you me and my dog have such a good time🎉

[@SaroDogTraining]

Happy to hear that! Thank you for the comment and your support.

[@tiffanyford3582]

I love this and that you don't use treats! I have a Corgi puppy I'm excited to do this with.

[@SaroDogTraining]

That's great. Start doing things like this when your corgi turns 6 month or older.

[@dominikabryniarski]

I set up a agility course in my backyard for my pitbull and he loved it

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is awesome.

[@cwgumby]

You are a genius with dogs

[@SaroDogTraining]

Thank you. I love dogs.

[@cwgumby]

@@SaroDogTraining they obviously love you too

[@dewberry150]

Thank you for the video! We have an extremely playful and energetic 1 year old dachshund and this seems like the perfect way to keep her engaged without shelling out money right away

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is great to hear.

[@mauradowd7168]

Perfect! Just what I was looking for!

[@SaroDogTraining]

Awesome, glad I could help!

[@susaville]

I'm looking for advice.. I have a border collie/German shepherd female 8 month old who refuses to jump anything. I just want to teach her to jump in my car by herself but she is quite timid. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@SaroDogTraining]

In most breeds, I don't suggest allowing the dog to jump high due to fact that they are still developing. I also feel that your puppy is still developing and is not confident enough to jump up which is normal and it will develop as she builds the stamina and the confidences that she needs as she grows up. Don't force. Let it happen naturally.

[@susaville]

@@SaroDogTraining thanks!

[@dlwilliamson5644]

Thank you so much for your demeanor and content. You have inspired me. @@SaroDogTraining

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

thanks Saro, I have a very bright cockapoo and she LOVES learning tricks. The point about not using treats is well taken. I've learned alot from this one video! Update: her first time she was not interested in jumping over the bar, she kept playing with the supports (trying to steal them away). She jumped up on a chair, a trick she already knew "jump up/jump down" but she's used to getting treats for tricks. I guess I have to retrain her tricks without the treats. She looked disappointed when I put the bar away. I will try again after a break.

[@nicoladreadon9326]

Good video, thank you 😊

[@SaroDogTraining]

Thank you too! What was the most that you took away from this video?

[@silverfire1248]

I don’t have a dog run but I’ve always wanted to get some casual training into agility at some point. Not for competition but because it’s good exercise for me and the dog. Plus they always seem like they’re having a blast when they do this.

[@LibertyGal2010]

Thanks so much for a common-sense approach. I’m just starting with agility training for FUN (not competition) with my Sheltie. I started out by using treats and he was so distracted with the treats that he really wasn’t doing very well. I’m going to try this and I really believe it will work much better! I’ve subscribed to your channel and believe you will help me in other areas as well. He is certified as an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Novice Trick Dog so I KNOW he can learn - I’M the one who needs help!!! 😂

[@SaroDogTraining]

We all need to work on ourselves and for sure humans need more help than the dogs. 70%-90% of dog training is dog owner training. If you do it right while having fun and be confident, your sheltie will do whatever you say and teach. Just pretend that treats do not exist!

[@embodylifenow1]

Thank you...I enjoyed the video but the background music is hard to listen to.

[@SaroDogTraining]

Sorry about that. We have addressed the music issue ever since.

[@elizalaptop]

Thanks .... am going to try this 😊

[@SaroDogTraining]

Great. Let me know how it goes and if you have any problems. I can share some solutions.

[@thegangloveshorses3458]

Is it ok if you get Two cushions and a riding crop in the door way??

[@SaroDogTraining]

I don't understand the question.

[@thegangloveshorses3458]

So you put one pillow at one side of the door way and the other at the other side and the then put the crop in the middle?

[@naomihogan3472]

@@thegangloveshorses3458 I'm sure this would be just fine, but make sure that the crop/whip can fall incase your dog bumps it. (I ride so I get it)

[@jordanswartz7012]

The gang loves horses 345 u can use buckets, or even a jump than use a lung whip to make the pole and u already have the jump cups so you have something to hold the lung whip

[@jordanswartz7012]

The gang loves horses 345 I used to do it all the time

[@RFS_PRO]

Thanks are training dogs hopefully for brittains got talent! Anyway I love Harvey he's beautiful, it's a beagle right? Thx

[@SaroDogTraining]

Yes he is.

[@pa-ra-no-ia-insomnia9364]

I'm kinda late to the video... Like really late. But I have a chiweeni and a chipoo mix and they are very athletic and full of energy. This is very informational thank you! I love dog agility.

[@SaroDogTraining]

Sounds great! It is never too late to get started.

[@EverCassandra]

That was fun to watch. Your videos make me smile. I can tell what a great time this is for you and your dog.

[@SaroDogTraining]

I love it. I love training dogs and educating dog owners. I love making videos as well. So, it's a win win situation for me and dog lovers.

[@SuperEwyatt]

Thank you so much I look Howard to more videos

[@SaroDogTraining]

Glad you like them!

[@TheReverseOreoPups]

Im planning to teach one of my dogs, Freya who is a toy aussiedoodle agility in our apartment!! She already knows how to go over my arm and through hoops and a bit the same with my bichon Mia! Thanks so much for this video, it will be SUPER helpful!!

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is awesome! Have fun!

[@TheReverseOreoPups]

@@SaroDogTraining Thank you! 💕

[@lager42069]

I have 5 year old female mixed breed. We like jumping small to big bars! Even she is kinda old she still loves it and does very great, i train with snacks and leash. I jump with my dog and if she does great i give her a treat. If she "fails" i do it again. So she is training agility while our other dog is traning to hunt birds with my dad. He and she is doing very great!

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is great. Remember, you don't need to use treats to get your dog going. The reward for listening to your command is to play jump or doing any other obstacles.

[@user-dj4zb1pt4z]

Love this video! I'm interested in getting involved with agility with my pup, and this is just what I needed. You make it look like so much fun. Thanks!

[@SaroDogTraining]

You are very welcome. It is so much fun to train and play with your dog especially when training agility.

[@user-dj4zb1pt4z]

@@SaroDogTraining Unfortunately no beginning agility classes are open here, so I've been teaching him to jump up on rocks on our hikes and walks, and to jump up on low walls and run along next to me. Next I'll try making a jump like you showed in your video. It is fun, for both of us!

[@ghighitv7009]

i clicked partly because of the papillon on the thumbnail and was hoping to see a papillon used in the video since im training mine. so minor disapointment there.

[@GavenPoth]

@ghighitv7009 I've always wanted a papillon but I'm at my max amount of dogs😅

[@StaceyReeves-f7b]

I have 5 year old female mixed breed. We like jumping small to big bars! Even she is kinda old she still loves it and does very great, i train with snacks and leash. I jump with my dog and if she does great i give her a treat. If she "fails" i do it again. So she is training agility while our other dog is traning to hunt birds with my dad. He and she is doing very great!

[@SaroDogTraining]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@untameddoggo7318]

I have a one year old golden retriever and she is terrified of th jumps. She will sit and whine when I do these steps. What should I do? She not interested on toys

[@SaroDogTraining]

When she is whining, it means that she is communicating to you. She is saying that she doesn't feel comfortable doing what you are asking it. It could be that she is spoiled, which is OK. Try the following steps. Place the bar on the floor and see if she will cross over it. Put your dog on leash and ask her, don't force her but ask her to do it. You may also want to watch the following video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHnYi3x4a8dlidE

[@lisastrunk1813]

Thank you my dog in joyed this and responded well and it was good to learn not to give food when doing this

[@SaroDogTraining]

I am so glad you enjoyed it and your dog had fun a s well. We can do so much with our dogs if we remove the need of using unnecessary things.

[@suzannejohnson8551]

Thank you

[@SaroDogTraining]

You're welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the lesson. Which part stood out the most for you?

[@equestrian_avery]

I’ve trained my dog up to 6 ft, I never put treats before, I just let her do it herself, and if I see her mislead the stride I pull her away, and when she lands hardly I end the session.

[@steaviswinson7895]

What do you do if your dog goes around it together toys?

[@SaroDogTraining]

Hold on to the toy and run with your dog while holding the toy and give the toy when it accomplishes the task.

[@caiaquefishing7352]

Thanks a lot!

[@SaroDogTraining]

Yo ar every welcome. Are you going to start playing this game with your dog? What was one thing that you took away from this video?

[@caiaquefishing7352]

@@SaroDogTraining Yes! I started playing with my dog yesterday! The best thing is to realize that I can teach my dog these tricks by myself with help of generous people like you kkk. Thanks a lot!

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is awesome. My job is done. That is the goal of my channel and it is my mission. To help dog owners to become educated dog lovers.

[@Lizzifer7]

I'm fairly sure my beagle would eat or chew the books and stick but don't know until you try! It looks so much fun for Harvey and You, hopefully our Dexter will love it too!

[@SaroDogTraining]

You should!

[@Lizzifer7]

@@SaroDogTraining thank you so much for giving me the confidence to try, I love your videos.

[@RomanRyder]

I really need to try this with my youngest dog. Thanks for sharing!

[@SaroDogTraining]

It's very simple and fun. I highly recommend it but try to do it on a non slippery surface and low heights.

[@thegayestofthemall5549]

Thanks I got my English black lab to jump but how to I get him to jump over higher things?

[@SaroDogTraining]

Practice to jump low highs for a while till you make the jumps higher. make the jumps higher and block under the bars with objects so your lab has no choice but to jump. How tall is you lab? Measure from his front paw to top of his shoulder ad let me know. But in general don't go higher than 22 inch for now.

[@thegayestofthemall5549]

Saro Dog Training about 20 inches

[@SaroDogTraining]

Make the jumps no higher than 18 inches.

[@toriandtilly]

I have a chihuahua/minpin (i think lol) that I think would love agility! I want to try this with her!

[@SaroDogTraining]

Give it a try. I will add more videos regarding agility in future so make sure to watch my upcoming videos and keep me updated with your progress.

[@dukeandashley2319]

How do we advance with the dog, I am trying to teach my lab to jump a little higher than she is used to but she runs around it. I also have to use treats because she doesn’t like any toys but once she understands what we are doing I will start taking the treats out of the mix. I work with a trainer and they said it is the best way to do it but i am still new to training large dogs ( I am also working with a GSD and I just got him today for obedience ) for I am normal to training Chihuahuas but any advice would be helpful. Also your dog is adorable and very well behaved

[@SaroDogTraining]

Thank you for watching the video and your compliment to my dog. I agree he is cute and sweet and well behaved. To help your dog to jump higher, try blocking under the bar by some other bar or items. You don't really need treats to get it going. A great trainer won't rely on treats or suggest to use treats. That is a sign of weakness and not being a great trainer. It is a band-aid solution. Work on building better and stronger obedience. By improving the obedience, you will improve the connection and bond between you and your dog. Make sure you are not using treats when training obedience as well. If your dog doesn't like toys, try offering your praise. I am sure she loves that. Be more enthusiastic and interactive. Be in the moment. Be more animated. Focus on your dog and build the connection and not the results. Also, watch my new video, it will make so much sense. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ObYX-cbpWqqc0

[@dukeandashley2319]

Saro Dog Training thank you so much for your advice

[@MikePeabody-n6q]

My dog has little to no drive but is VERY active. the only trick he’ll do is sit and stay. and by stay it means lay down and stay. whenever he does a trick he yelps and barks and wiggles while doing it. Whenever i try to raise the bar he goes under it. even if i raise it a centimeter. Any ideas? i really want to get him into agility :)

[@SaroDogTraining]

Sorry for the late reply. Focus on improving the basics. Start from the very first level of basic obedience and bulletproof those before you do agility. Obedience is prerequisite to agility.

[@Ashley-el4wf]

Hi! What do you recommend for setting up the jumps? Should I purchase online or make my own at home depot?

[@SaroDogTraining]

I made most fo the jumps myself but I am a kind of handy guy. If you are not a handy person, I suggest to get it form amazon. there are inexpensive ones and also pricy ones. Pick one of these. Get started with agility at home: amzn.to/39u72Zj PawHut Wood Pet Seesaw Platform Dog Agility Training Equipment: amzn.to/3g8T1lf Agility Right from the Start: The ultimate training guide to America's fastest-growing dog sport: amzn.to/37o0Nnb

[@Ashley-el4wf]

@@SaroDogTraining thanks for the info! Unfortunately the Amazon jumps are not available anymore 😔

[@sdoublait]

Thanks!! I am going to work with dogs who are up for adoption and will use this method!

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is a great idea. I highly suggest doing more mental games and activity with dogs especially that they are being adopted or fostered. Here are some videos that you can watch and play with the dogs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX7FqXWda6p0nLs

[@amydee466]

How do you make your jump

[@SaroDogTraining]

I used PVC pipes.

[@elizabethcardelli]

Thanks for the all that sounds great.

[@SaroDogTraining]

Thank you. Have fun and let me know your progress in the training.

[@rajahdoha]

No feeding in Play time.. Sit position to Play time is the Treat, Point noted, Thank you, Good day.. 👍🏼

[@SaroDogTraining]

Boom!

[@tgavitt1]

Thank you, my dog responded well and we had fun!

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is great. keep up the good work that you are doing with your dog. I f you need more ideas and games to play with your dog, feel free to watch the following videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX7FqXWda6p0nLs

[@asuvedu]

How much exercise is required for a 5 week old beagle puppy. How do we know when its too much.

[@SaroDogTraining]

4 to 5 times a day. 10 to 15 minute each session. They don't need much. They need to sleep 18 hours a day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZXInWWLdrd7q8U

[@RFS_PRO]

Thx it's helps loads but we have to use treats cuz the dogs are used to being trained with the reward of treats

[@SaroDogTraining]

You mean your dogs have trained you to use treats, right? LOL.

[@rwr7260]

Great leason

[@SaroDogTraining]

Thank you so much. What was the most important part that you took away from this video?

[@rwr7260]

Saro Dog Training training without treats!

[@kirishimas.mp3346]

I have a 1 year 5 month old Rottweiler, she gets a bit frustrated when she can’t make the jump. Anything that might help her become less unconfident?

[@SaroDogTraining]

Just focus on lowering the heights for some time until she builds the physical ability. That may take few months till that happens.

[@vievie3661]

Hi I'm planning on doing this with a rottweiler too and I'm wondering how it's going now? Is she more confident?

[@katishirrell2066]

It worked it was so cool

[@SaroDogTraining]

I am so glad. It is so much fun. I will try to make some additional videos in this topic in near future.

[@thunderdragon8341]

after i move into a house in a few weeks i'm getting a boarder collie to train in agility and flyball in hopes of one day competing in crufts

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is great. It is also a great goal to have. Hopefully someday, you will remember this day. Good luck with your agility journey.

[@loco4locos142]

Definitely gonna try this with my 5 doggos

[@SaroDogTraining]

That is great. Have fun.

[@williemccoy259]

Thank you for the video. Isn't "sit" then "stay" redundant? The dog was given a command, "sit", so he should remain like that and where he is sitting until he is released, "OK!", or given another command, "Come". That is how I trained my dog. Anyway again thank you for the instruction .

[@SaroDogTraining]

Sit is a position that the dog gets into and needs a follow up command which could be stay or come or down. Sit is neutral command and needs a follow up command but the stay command can be on it's own. Also, sit is the position that it is very simple to teach and get started with the basics.

[@parkers9095]

How do you teach the small jump? I’ve seen other tutorials but they jump very high in the air.

[@SaroDogTraining]

I show it in the beginning of the video. The jumps start from being on the floor and then we just raise the height of the jumps gradually.

[@janwilliams579]

I have a young rat terrier that needs extra mental and physical exercise. This is perfect.

[@SaroDogTraining]

Yes, this would be perfect for your rat terrier. They are good jumpers.

[@tommysunshine4061]

Really wanted to watch this but the background music is too loud and couldn't focus on what Saro was saying..

[@SaroDogTraining]

Sorry about that. Hopefully, the message of the video was easy to get.

[@milqueteaa]

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[@Ell_lovell]

3:36 is me when there's root beer

[@russelricharddoctolero1166]

You deserve more like and subscriber keep it up

[@SaroDogTraining]

Thank you so much. Please share my videos and channel with as many people you can.

[@RandomPerson-ow4zo]

My dog doesn't really like toys so how do I make him have fun while jumping?

[@SaroDogTraining]

I just made a video answering the same question. So, please watch this and let me know if you have nay follow up questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raW5iXuloL-UgLM

[@f4e882]

My dog has little to no drive but is VERY active. the only trick he’ll do is sit and stay. and by stay it means lay down and stay. whenever he does a trick he yelps and barks and wiggles while doing it. Whenever i try to raise the bar he goes under it. even if i raise it a centimeter. Any ideas? i really want to get him into agility :)

[@SaroDogTraining]

The reality is that some dogs are not made for agility so you don't need to push him to do it and get frustrated. Maybe for now, focus on improving your ability to train and bring his confidence up. Sit and lay down or stay are not tricks. They are commands. Focus o training and teaching the commands first and then start working on the tricks. Here are videos for you to watch and get started in training him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHTZpXmZg6-Hq68

[@patricewhite9044]

What if you’re dog isn’t toy driven ?

[@SaroDogTraining]

You can use praise as I show in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pojGdKhvlrOMbacsi=rAJh_9a8OaxPm0Fc

[@goranpetrovic2321]

bravo!

[@SaroDogTraining]

💓💗💓💗

[@Sayurih]

I have dogo argentino and i swear he is stubborn. Idk how agility training will be possible with him.

[@SaroDogTraining]

Work on the basic obedience to improve it and gain better control over it before joining an agility class.

[@timmaguire1160]

Should’ve watch the whole video before starting

[@SaroDogTraining]

No worries. Please let me know f you have any questions or troubles while working with your dog.

[@timmaguire1160]

Thanks! A few but we only just started! The video helped a lot thanks!

[@timmaguire1160]

My dog won’t jump, he will only step over it, but thanksgiving!

[@timmaguire1160]

I mean thanks

[@SaroDogTraining]

You are very welcome.

[@annieconway8998]

Show us how to do this with an un-trained dog?

[@SaroDogTraining]

You need to have a trained dog in order to do this.

[@leahryanwebster1917]

I give my dog treats ❓❓ it works

[@SaroDogTraining]

Of course it works. The real challenge and the real question is if you can make it work without the treats!

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

I trained my Pomeranian using treats; he wasn't into toys or praise. But as soon as he learned all the obstacles and we started working sequencing, I held off the treats until the end of the sequence. He got to where he could run my entire homemade course with no treats until the end. He seemed to enjoy the agility very much. Treats will work if toys/praise don't. Just use them judiciously.

[@katherinemowry3114]

Who is cuter, you or your dog.?

[@teatro_beagles]

At what age do you introduce dogs to basic agility?

[@SaroDogTraining]

One year and older or when a dog has fully (physically) developed.

[@EmmaMorgan09]

I tried this with my dog and she wasn’t interested in the stick on the books… she just kept going to get a toy for me to throw.

[@SaroDogTraining]

With some dogs, it takes some time because they have not been challenged enough in their lives.

[@Imwright720]

Your videos are great and educational but please just kill all background music. It’s will find most don’t like it. I always thumbs up anyways but some will thumbs down just because of the music.

[@SaroDogTraining]

Thank you for your feedback. I have addressed the music in my videos ever since than. This was made 3 years ago. Can you share your feedback on my newer videos as well? That would be much appreciated.

[@anasemetti1195]

Doing this with my border collie

[@SaroDogTraining]

Awesome!

[@IanAlderige]

My dog would grab those obstacles, run away and bury them underneath my porch.

[@SaroDogTraining]

Focus on teaching and improving the sit and stay before you get started with agility.

[@buzzkill808raven2]

what if your dog doesn't give a crap about toys, and also doesn't see any fun in you telling him to jump over some shit?

[@SaroDogTraining]

Then you should consider improving your dog's and your life and how to improve your relationship and maybe reconnect.

[@buzzkill808raven2]

@@SaroDogTraining we have a great relationship. we spend lots of time together and he's a great listener. He just has no interest in the toys i give him except to hide them deep in the couch and never use them. he does like to play tag but he's over it after about 20 seconds

[@SaroDogTraining]

Just use praise then. It doesn't have to be toys or play. I explain more in the following video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raW5iXuloL-UgLM

[@annieconway8998]

My Yorkie doesn’t understand what I want him to do. He sits there and stares at me and then walks away

[@SaroDogTraining]

Start training your Yorki the basic obedience before you do this.

[@arisbarn8564]

I have 2 girlies male and female my female does agility training and my male just does the distances better then the heights but anyways my best advice is to encourage him when he just jumps over it. It doesn’t have to be on command but at least letting him go over it is great progress and yes, master the obedience

[@cwgumby]

Did you try kissy noises?

[@minimeadowsstablesschleich4648]

this is unheathy training, the dog should be looking at ht eground while jumping, and running at the jump D:

[@idkanymore2542]

Shining Diamond Stables no its not, the dog can look where ever it wants and it doesnt have to run at the jump, its not the same with dogs and horses.... learn your facts

[@frizzallen]

Please remove the back ground music. It's very off putting and video was impossible to watch and follow with the music. It really isnt needed in this type of teaching video. Thanks

[@SaroDogTraining]

Sorry for that. In next videos I will consider the background music.

[@ToshaFelsher]

I love how you are explaining it because that's literally why we are getting into agility. Just to train and have fun

[@SaroDogTraining]

Exactly. I am glad my message was loud and clear.