Agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the country—and for good reason. It’s incredible exercise for both you and your dog, and it forges an even deeper relationship between you. Plus, it’s exhilarating to watch as your dog nimbly and quickly crawls through tunnels, weaves around poles, and leaps through tires! Here’s everything you need to know to get started in Agility: (copied from Akc.org)
Groundwork for agility. Focuses on the building blocks needed to start agility training such as focusing on their handler (chase me!, acceleration & deceleration, shadow handling) in a class setting, communication between handler & dog, body awareness and offering of behaviors.
Obstacles Introduction and obstacle focus. Introduction to basic handling techniques such as changes of sides.
Putting it together – the start of putting together multiple obstacles with handling
Longer sequencing, refinement of obstacle performance
Pre-Competition. Longer sequences with more complex skills and challenges
Masters Level. International and Premiere challenges will be explored
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Dog must have sit, release, down, stay, name recognition, recall and be able to be in a group class setting with other dogs.
Dogs can not bark or lunge at people or dogs. Dogs must be free of aggression towards people and other dogs. Please book privates for us to help you.
Dog should be physical sound and in good shape to join agility.
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