What is Agility?
It is the most fun you can have with your dog!! It involves an obstacle course for dogs, including jumps, tunnels, teeter-totters, climbing a-frames and dog walks plus weaving thru upright poles — all against the clock.
Faults can be incurred by knocking bars or going off course, so agility and obedience come together to demonstrate the training and bond shared by dog and handler.
Any breed or size of dog, including mixed breeds, can enjoy agility as there are many venues available to compete with your dog.
Agility can also help build confidence, enhance the bond between owner and dog and become a great outlet for energy for many active dogs (and handlers)!
Agility students may never compete, but will greatly benefit from the time spent training and interacting with their dogs. Both owners and dogs will learn new skills to use throughout life, keeping the dog active and choosing correct activities for its energy!!!
- Check out the Smarty Paws training center!
- Read about our agility classes for beginning, intermediate and competition level handling.