Agility
Agility
is an exciting, fast-paced dog sport.
At its highest levels, agility requires handlers
to use voice and body language to direct their dogs over obstacles
in ever-changing courses, demonstrating the ultimate in human/canine
communication.
At its best, agility is a smooth and beautiful
dance.
Fortunately, agility has something to offer everyone and
every dog, from the athlete with the border collie to the senior
citizen with the Vizsla, and everyone in between! Even those of
us who "can't dance" will find fun and excitement as well as excellent
companionship with both our canine partners and our human agility
friends.
Most
dogs love agility. The crazed youngsters find it a wild roller coaster
ride that tames their adolescent energy. The timid adults find that
it builds confidence and provides exercise to increase the quality
and length of their lives. The same can be said for their human
companions.
Agility can help the pet dog owner challenge their dog's
fitness and mind. It can provide the show dog with more poise for
the conformation ring. It can give the obedience competitor a chance
to apply advanced obedience skills. It can provide anyone with a
fun way to spend time with their dog.
Questions/Comments?
Please email us at dtct@dtct.org
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