Agility Training
It's all about respect and communication with love, praise and affection.
For : Dogs of any age (older dogs welcome!) must have finished Basic Obedience
Cost : $850.00 for 10 classes (limited to 8 dogs per class)
Description :
In short, Agility is a sport in which a dog runs through a timed obstacle course under the guidance of the
handler. Agility training strengthens the bond between dog and handler, and provides fun and exercise for both. The main idea
of a dog jumping competition is based on the show jumping of horses. Some people put their heads together and they came out
with a test based on vast practical dog training knowledge and experience in working trials. Main factors that had to be kept
in mind were : that it should be fun, without being dangerous and it should have to amuse spectators. They built the equipment.
Another club was contacted to form a second team of four dogs and they all helped each other with training ideas and modifications
to equipment. And so the base was laid for the agility we know now.
Today , Agility enjoys enormous popularity in many countries, with well-attended competitions
every weekend during the show season. The larger events draw thousands of competitors and attract huge, appreciative
audiences - many competitions are now even televised. This enthusiasm for Agility has spread to virtually all of Europe,
as well as Australia and New Zealand, followed by the USA in 1986, making Agility a truly international dog sport.
Safe equipment which meets the standards set forth by the Agility Association of America is used for
training. All the equipment is fully adjustable to introduce new dogs to the obstacles to build confidence and basic
understanding of executing the obstacles.
Below is an example of a Fun Course.
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