Thursday, April 9th, 2009
As in any sport, safety is paramount in dog agility training. Because these events are…
(About)Agility competitions at dog shows are becoming more and more commonplace, and there are currently six internationally recognized associations which help to grow the sport. While there are some rules and regulations surrounding the sport of agility competitions, the sport still remains remarkably wide-open for such a sport. Any kind of dog may participate in these competitions, regardless of breed or size, although generally smaller breeds which are not built well for mobility will struggle with some obstacles. In general, only the most athletic of the smaller species will participate in major competitions, and even then, most will struggle ...
Image by WoofBC via Flickr Agility competitions are quickly becoming one of the most popular sporting events in the nation. Introduced in America in 1977, these events have grown from a single event at a dog show, to hundreds, and even thousands of events nationwide, held in accordance with other shows, and on their own. Because of the high energy and the athleticism featured by both dog and owner, this sport has become one of the most popular spectator sports in America. Many owners enjoy the show so much that they find themselves wanting to participate. ...
Dog agility competitions are very popular events since they first started sometime in the 1970s. These events are modeled after equestrian events, where horses run and jump around various obstacles. Dog agility competitions are very similar, but because of the greater mobility and constitution of dogs, there are far more obstacles to navigate. The most common obstacle, directly borrowed from agility training's like to equestrian events is the jump. These obstacles come in a variety of styles, from a single bar to multiple, and even the tire jump, which requires dogs to jump through the center of ...
Image via Wikipedia Dog agility competitions have become a very popular sport for both adults and children alike. These events, which are usually scheduled in conjunction with a traditional dog show, are much more active, and are comprised of the owners leading their dogs through an obstacle course as quickly as possible. There are over thirty different kinds of obstacles which are commonly used, and the high energy and excitement level of the competitors makes these events a lot of fun to watch. With dogs having to traverse teeter-totters and weave in between poles, as well as ...
Image via Wikipedia Agility training events are becoming quite popular events, both for owners and for the dogs involved. These competitions involve an owner guiding their canine companion through a series of different obstacles in an order defined by the judges. Because the objects used in agility events are not common, everyday objects, it is necessary to expose your dog to these different obstacles well in advance of your event. In order to do that, you need to either build, or buy your own agility equipment. While you will save some money in building the ...
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