The Fourmile fire in Boulder Co has got me to thinking - it’s time to refresh my dog’s emergency preparedness kit. Then overnight, a fire destroys homes in Detroit. Yes, we all need to get our emergency preparedness kits together for our household pets.

Benefits of a conveniently located kit:

• All of your pets items are already together so it just takes seconds to pick it up – you have more time to kennel the pets and grab the family photos
• If you can’t get home, a neighbor or friend can easily find the supplies
• Change is stressful for pets. It helps to have their favorite foods and toys.

In addition to a kit, there are other things you can do to prepare your dog for a disaster.

Updates on the animals affected by the Fourmile fire here in Colorado:

As of this morning, Humane Society of Boulder Valley is providing temporary shelter for nearly 40 dogs, cats and small mammals displaced from their homes. Their greatest needs are  cat litter, towels, blankets and cash donations. (more…)

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TJ enjoys a run through a dog agility equipment

Lately, we’ve been having a blast competing in dog agility trials – the sport that brought Online Dog Coach together. Watch our dog agility informational video to learn more about this exciting sport.

We’ve put together an online dog agility class with free video lessons. Teach your dog warm up exercises – like take a bow and circle – followed by some simple dog agility obstacles – jumps, tunnels, and a wobble board.

Build your own dog agility equipment using our simple instructions, or purchase backyard training equipment using our links to trusted vendors.

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Improve your teeter training success by building a Buja Board with my step-by-step instructions at Online Dog Coach. 

What is buja board you ask? A buja board or wobble board is a piece of dog training equipment used as a precursor to the teeter totter in agility dog training.  Many, if not most, dogs are sensitive to both the motion and sound made by a teeter. You can also use the buja board as a dog exercise and confidence builder. View the Buja Board agility lesson for training instructions.

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If you are em”barking” on a new agility career, you will quickly discover that agility equipment can be pricey (competition quality agility jumps typically cost between $75 and $120 each).  However, you can make your own agility jump using these simple and FREE instructions.

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