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Agility#/Title#
Agility is a sport in which a dog is judged running through a timed obstacle course. The course has jumps, poles that she must weave in and out of, tunnels, and other obstacles. It's great exercise for an active dog and for you, too! Pa
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Agility#/Title#
Agility is a sport in which a dog is judged running through a timed obstacle course. The course has jumps, poles that she must weave in and out of, tunnels, and other obstacles. It's great exercise for an active dog and for you, too! Participating in agility also can boost the confidence of shy dogs.
Does can earn titles by completing courses under specific requirements. There are different levels of difficulty. Once you and your dog have earned a title in one level, you can advance to the next level. There are different height classes, and the obstacles are set appropriately for each height class. This is for safety reasons you wouldn't want a Chihuahua to have to go over the same size jump as an Irish Wolfhound. There are also different types of agility competitions. For example, the American Kennel Club (AKC) offers a Standard class, which has certain obstacles, and a Jumpers with Weaves class, which only has jumps, tunnels, and weave poles.
How to Get Started
Get your puppy a full veterinary checkup and explain to your veterinarian that you would like her to participate in agility.
Visit a local agility trial. Agility is a great spectator sport. It's exciting to
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