Joining The Dog Agility Community
Dog agility training is a great way to bond with your dog, get the exercise your both need and have fun while doing it. Knowing when your dog is ready for competition is very important. You’ll also need to find competitions to enter in. How do you know all of this if you’re not “in” the sport. Here are a few ideas for you…
Knowing when your dog is ready to for competition is important. Your dog should be fit. This means that he should conditioned and exercised regularly enough that his strength and stamina has grown. He should also be attentive to you and enjoy going through the obstacles. His jumps should be confident and his weaves should be concise. Your dog should be able to complete all the obstacles safely and in a precise manner.
A great way to find out about dog agility competitions is to visit your local dog club or training club. Many of the people involved in these kinds of groups can recommend local shows for you to start at. There are also many different organizations that run agility competitions. The largest organizations include the Kennel Club, Agility Addicts, and the British Agility Association. These organizations have a lot of their information available to you on their websites.
Once you decide on which show you and your dog would like to compete at, you will need many more things. A schedule of classes should be first on your list. A schedule of classes will tell you which classes this competition offers. Be sure you choose a class that is suitable for your dog. If you’re just starting off, you’ll want to choose novice classes. The next thing you’ll need is an entry form. Make sure you send your entry form out promptly. Many of the competitions have a limited about of space and have dates that the entries form should be in by.
Don’t stress about all the fine print and dates. Just make sure your entries are in on time, go to the competition and have fun. Your dog agility training is sure to pay off and you’ll be an addict forever.