When your dog starts slowing down on walks, hesitates to jump into the car or suddenly resists training exercises they once enjoyed, it can be easy to assume they are losing motivation or testing boundaries. In reality, these changes often signal something physical, not behavioural. One of the most common culprits, especially in medium to large breeds, is hip dysplasia. This condition can affect how your dog moves, learns and behaves, sometimes long before obvious pain become

Have you ever noticed your dog misjudge a jump, bump into furniture or hesitate when walking on new surfaces? It might not be clumsiness or fear. It could be linked to something few owners think about: proprioception. This term describes your dog’s sense of body awareness, their ability to understand where their body is in space and how it moves. Proprioception shapes everything from coordination to confidence. When it is underdeveloped or disrupted, it can affect behaviour,

For many handlers, weave poles are one of the most challenging obstacles in agility. They look deceptively simple: a row of upright poles...

Dog agility sports are all about teamwork, precision, and speed. Agility courses, with jumps, tunnels, and weave poles, offer both a...

Training agility with your dog is fast, exciting and often addictive. The joy of a clean run, the teamwork, the focus, the adrenaline,...

Dog agility classes are a fantastic way to engage your dog both mentally and physically. These sessions provide an exciting mix of...

There is a question I get a lot, especially from people who have followed my dog training journey online or have been to my classes. Why...

Jumping clean is not just about speed. It is about awareness, control, understanding how to move the body and confidence. Knocking poles...

If you have ever stood beside an agility ring and watched a dog weave through poles, soar over jumps or tear through tunnels, you know...

You have trained. You have prepared. You know your dog is capable. Yet the moment you step into the competition ring, everything changes....

If you have ever watched a clean, fast agility run and thought it looked easy, chances are it was not just the dog or the training, it...

If you are stepping into the world of dog agility, or you have been on the course for a while, you have likely heard the term handling...

The overlooked hero of dog agility courses If you’ve ever watched a dog agility competition or taken part in a training session, you’ll...

Dog agility is a brilliant way to build a stronger connection with your dog while keeping both of you active and mentally engaged. It’s...

At Paws Academy, we train on grass, and thanks to the Irish weather, that often means wet, muddy conditions. If you’ve ever slipped,...

The Incredible Benefits of Dog Agility - Agility is more than just a sport – it’s a dynamic and rewarding way to deepen the bond between...