How do I get started in Agility?
Agility is a dog and handler sport where everyone and
every dog are elig
ible
to participate! With the growing number of urban and suburban dogs, it
is necessary for us to provide more physical activity and mental
stimulation for our dogs as they no longer do what they were bred to do.
They have lost their jobs! All dogs need a job, and agility is the
perfect way to fulfill this need as well as provide a night of fun for
both of you.
As lo
ng
as your dog is at least 6 months of age or if he isn’t too old to walk,
he is ready for agility. All dogs from Chihuahuas to Great Danes
and all mixes in between make great agility dogs. Agility is all about
fun and enjoying your time together. And if by some chance you and your
dog become superstars and you decide that you really love the sport,
there are several venues of competition where you can go to test your
skills and earn the titles to prove it.
To get started, attend an agility trial or visit a class to see what it is all about. If you like what you see, join a beginner class or take a private lesson. It is all about fun for you and your dog!
