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340: Health Clearances in Dog Agility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast
English - April 03, 2024 17:08 - 21 minutes - 25.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsWilderness Sports Leisure Hobbies agility dogs dogagility dogtraining frontcross positivedogtraining rearcross training Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: 339: Support vs Babysitting in Dog Agility Handling
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This week, we’re joined by Dr. Brittany Schaezler to dive into the topic of health clearances for agility dogs. Whether you’re a newcomer to the sport or a seasoned handler, understanding the standard health clearances is essential for your agility dog’s well-being and performance. We discuss everything from hip and elbow dysplasia to eye conditions and how these health factors can impact your agility journey.
You Will Learn The significance of health clearances in agility training and breeding. Why hips, elbows, and eyes are crucial health checks for agility dogs. How breed-specific clearances can inform your training and breeding decisions. The role of breeders and owners in ensuring the health and fitness of agility dogs. Practical advice on when and how to get these health clearances for your dog. Mentioned/Related Episode 329: Early Take Off (ETO) – Part 1 Episode 330: Early Take Off (ETO) – Part 2