Keep Your Pooch Fit with Agility
If you’re worried about your pet dog packing on the pounds and you’re looking for a way of keeping you both fit other than trudging the same circuit from the park, then agility training could be for you! It’s a sport for dogs that teaches them coordination, control and speed.
Any breed or size of dog can enjoy this doggie sport as long as they are over 12 months old. Other requirements are that they are in good health, are the ideal weight and are reasonably obedient. Some giant breeds might not find agility courses best suited to their powerful gait however. The requirements of you are hard work, persistence and dedicated training.
The course itself is an obstacle course for dogs. The dog is guided around by the encouragement of his owner. The owner isn’t allowed to touch their pet and you can’t use treats to lure them around the course.
Obstacles include seesaws, A-frames, tunnels and weave poles. Faults are deducted for refusals, dropped bars and missing an obstacle making it a real race against time.
Asides from being a great way to exercise, it’s brilliant for creating a strong bond between you and your dog. For working dogs it’s a great way of allowing them to express the natural instincts of the breed.
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June 26th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Sounds interesting, where can I find details of local agility training?