Recently if you tuned into the Westminster Kennel Dog show you were probably able to catch a glimpse of some great dog agility. What you may have learned was that it doesn’t matter what breed or size you dog is, you can participate in this wonderful dog sport. I like to think that agility is the most fun you can have with your dog.
But what is agility? Agility is a race against the clock all the while jumping over hurdles, racing through tunnels, zig zagging through closely spaced poles, scaling a 6 foot A frame and traversing a narrow dog walk!
For me agility is quality time I spend with my dogs. But unlike obedience, agility allows to cut loose in a very fun and controlled manner. Not only odes agility allow for having fun with my dog, but we also are able to create a wonderful bond of trust and confidence with each other.
So are you ready to take that next step and give agility a try but don’t know where to turn? Well a great way to find a great instructor is to contact the Association of Pet Dog Trainers . Get going !! And learn why it’s so much fun to “run naked”!
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Awesome! Agility is at the top of my wishlist and we’ve got to get around to it one day. Kayo would be really great at it – she’s very confident, agile and environmentally sound. She’s kind of perfect for agility but mom isn’t making time for it!
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Ohhh and living where you do there are some awesome trainers!!
So very adorable!! What a wonderful way to spend quality time with your babies!
Smileys!
Dory, Bilbo, Jakey & Arty
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It is so much fun! They are always so happy to do things for me because they know a great is coming soon 🙂
Leo unfortunately never made it to the finish line. He stopped abruptly when he saw the tunnel. He made the decision that he wasn’t going in, and to this day, he’s sticking to it….
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hehe… when I was training my first dog Kyra she also refused to go through the tunnel… I fixed it by crawling in myself and then she followed. She has never not wanted to go through since then 🙂
So cute! Looks like you real enjoy your agility!!
Nacho, Noah, Buddy & Basil
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We love agility!! So much so we drive 1.5 hours every week one way just to go to train 🙂
We’re doing jumping in our yard but who knows…maybe we’ll go pro some day?
Agility is so much fun… and the dogs love it too! And sometimes I get a good workout too 🙂 !
I have a few agility lovers in my house :). Looks like your dogs have lots of fun…and ribbons!
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Wilhelm and Huxley love agility! And at this point I have decided we don’t ever plan to compete it’s just great fun and excellent exercise.
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