The following list of links include some of our favorite suppliers of services and/or products. We only list those suppliers with which we personally had positive experiences! This list will be updated as applicable.
Training
- K9's In Motion
Dana Pike, has been training dogs since 1991 in agility. Dana has competed and won world championships in agility. Most recently Dana made the2008 IFCS world team with her two year old dog, Tangle. Prior to making the IFCS world team Tangle had competed in ten agility trials! Dana offers classes and seminars locally in Schiller Park, IL and Wilmington, IL.
- For Your Canine
For Your Canine focuses on developing and strengthening the understanding between people and their dogs. For Your Canine offers classes to get puppies off to the right start or help your new dog adjust to his new home. Their professional trainers use positive reinforcement training methods with an emphasis on compassion and understanding. They have classes and activities to keep the family pet well trained and exercised, to the serious competitor. Services include daycare, day school, in kennel training, obedience, agility, flyball, tracking and more. For Your Canine is located in Schiller Park, IL.
- Rush 'N' Around Training Center
Rush 'N' Around offers a range of group and private agility, obedience and puppy classes. Annette Narel, owner, has over 20 years experience competing and training dogs in obedience and agility. The facility is used for local agility competitions and their rings can be rented. The facility includes a 70' x 152' sand/rubber mulch flooring heated building with washrooms, two 100' x 120' outdoor grass rings, 40' x 80' horse stall matting flooring heated building, and a 60' x 90' lighted, fenced outdoor grass ring. Rush 'N' Around Agility also builds and sells agility equipment. Rush 'N' Around is located in Manhattan, IL.
- Unleashed Potential
Unleashed Potential implements a method of training based on building a relationship with your dog. It is a positive approach to teaching and a great way to form an incredible relationship with your dog that will last a lifetime. Unleashed Potential offers classes for Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Prep Class. Pam Booras is certified in training and behavior and has trained service dogs to help people with disabilities. Private consultations and training also available. Unleashed Potential is located in Ottawa, IL, and Pam also offers services at Team K9 Fitness.
Information / Learning Resources for Performance Sports
- Agility Nerd
A web site packed with agility information.
- Clean Run
The only magazine dedicated to agility. They also have a variety of products available for sale for agility and dog enthusiasts.
- Working Retriever Central
A great site dedicated to field and hunting dogs. The site includes articles, upcoming events, clubs, and more.
Supplies:
- Dogwares
Offers a variety of casual wear for the dog enthusiast.
- Murphy's Trading Company
Offers a variety of clothing for dog owners, collars, leashes, treats, toys, grooming supplies, and more!
Agility Equipment
Quality equipment at affordable prices made and available locally in the Chicagoland area:
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