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There are many different sports for a dog to take part in. Many are fun for both the owner and the animal. One of the more popular one is Agility. It debuted in 1978 at the Crufts Dog Show in England. In the following years, it took off in Canada, the United Kingdom, Western Europe and the United States. Like many of the most popular sporting events, one major reason for its fascination with competitor and public alike is simple.

Agility allows dogs and people of all ages and breeds to participate.

Agility is a sport in which individual dogs compete on a set course. The dogs weave their way around an obstacle course. They jump over water fences and brush fences. They leap through tires, walk up ramps, balance themselves on seesaws, cross a footbridge and run through tunnels. There are walls, wells, hurdles and A-frames to conquer. In all, there may be between 16 and 20 obstacles. Like competitive horse show jumping, the dogs must do all this in the fastest time possible.

In the end, there can be only one winner. The winner must complete the course in the fastest time. The dog must also have the fewest penalties. If you knock down an obstacle, miss or avoid an element and do not touch one, your score decreases. Few penalties and a fast time, create a winner.

Agility is good for both owner and dog. It requires training. It demands trust. It asks for obedience. Your dog has to have confidence in his or her abilities and in you. Quick thinking is also an important asset. Overall, the two of you work as a team. You work and you have fun. It is a sure fire way to remove boredom from a routine training session. It is a challenge and some dogs and people love a challenge.

You cannot enter a dog in a Agility sports competition until they are over 18 months of age. You can, however, start them training at a year. By this time, you and he or she will have the basics in place for advanced training. Your dog will also be physically capable of handling the extra demands on his or her body. A physically mature dog is best able to meet the different requirements. A mature dog should be more adept at understanding your commands.

Before you decide to put your dog through this training process, check it out. There are various competitions at differing levels in many towns and cities. There are also large touring groups. These appear frequently at major exhibitions and fairs as well as at dog competitions of all sizes. You can also obtain tapes illustrating or demonstrating the sport. Make sure, you understand fully the amount of work you and your dog will need to undertake. Do not create a rosy picture of immediate success. Also notice, many enter for the pure joy of the sport. Remember. It is a sport but it is also doggone fun.

Start training the right way. Find a club or course in your area. Make sure it is reputable. Attend a session to observe the process. Consider whether you can commit to it. Check out the requirements before you sign up. The great thing about set classes is it forces you to set up a routine. Just be sure to follow through.

One of the great things about Agility is there are different levels. You can progress through them while competing within. There is even a novelty class. Agility also has different categories for size. This is one of the beauties of this sport. It does not matter what size your dog is or what breed it may or may not be. There is a place for it in Agility.

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Shefaro's Elegant Zoe is a Novice Agility competitor shown by her owner Nicole Switzer.

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	Sherry Rodarmor \| home Sherry Rodarmor - Borzoi \| Sherry Rodarmor - Greyhounds \| Sherry Rodarmor - Ibizan Hounds \| Sherry Rodarmor - Salukis \| Sherry Rodarmor - Testimonials \| Sherry Rodarmor Story \| Sherry Rodarmor - Agility Article Sherry Rodarmor - Agility Article Agility Sports For Dogs There are many different sports for a dog to take part in. Many are fun for both the owner and the animal. One of the more popular one is Agility. It debuted in 1978 at the Crufts Dog Show in England. In the following years, it took off in Canada, the United Kingdom, Western Europe and the United States. Like many of the most popular sporting events, one major reason for its fascination with competitor and public alike is simple. Agility allows dogs and people of all ages and breeds to participate. Agility is a sport in which individual dogs compete on a set course. The dogs weave their way around an obstacle course. They jump over water fences and brush fences. They leap through tires, walk up ramps, balance themselves on seesaws, cross a footbridge and run through tunnels. There are walls, wells, hurdles and A-frames to conquer. In all, there may be between 16 and 20 obstacles. Like competitive horse show jumping, the dogs must do all this in the fastest time possible. In the end, there can be only one winner. The winner must complete the course in the fastest time. The dog must also have the fewest penalties. If you knock down an obstacle, miss or avoid an element and do not touch one, your score decreases. Few penalties and a fast time, create a winner. Agility is good for both owner and dog. It requires training. It demands trust. It asks for obedience. Your dog has to have confidence in his or her abilities and in you. Quick thinking is also an important asset. Overall, the two of you work as a team. You work and you have fun. It is a sure fire way to remove boredom from a routine training session. It is a challenge and some dogs and people love a challenge. You cannot enter a dog in a Agility sports competition until they are over 18 months of age. You can, however, start them training at a year. By this time, you and he or she will have the basics in place for advanced training. Your dog will also be physically capable of handling the extra demands on his or her body. A physically mature dog is best able to meet the different requirements. A mature dog should be more adept at understanding your commands. Before you decide to put your dog through this training process, check it out. There are various competitions at differing levels in many towns and cities. There are also large touring groups. These appear frequently at major exhibitions and fairs as well as at dog competitions of all sizes. You can also obtain tapes illustrating or demonstrating the sport. Make sure, you understand fully the amount of work you and your dog will need to undertake. Do not create a rosy picture of immediate success. Also notice, many enter for the pure joy of the sport. Remember. It is a sport but it is also doggone fun. Start training the right way. Find a club or course in your area. Make sure it is reputable. Attend a session to observe the process. Consider whether you can commit to it. Check out the requirements before you sign up. The great thing about set classes is it forces you to set up a routine. Just be sure to follow through. One of the great things about Agility is there are different levels. You can progress through them while competing within. There is even a novelty class. Agility also has different categories for size. This is one of the beauties of this sport. It does not matter what size your dog is or what breed it may or may not be. There is a place for it in Agility. Information provided by Alex Kerrigan of ohmydogsupplies.com, the top ranked place to find discount dog beds online. Shefaro's Elegant Zoe is a Novice Agility competitor shown by her owner Nicole Switzer. Welcome to my World! Sherry Rodarmor, Sherry Faye Rodarmor is Shefaro and Shefaro is the home of Multi International (FCI, UCI), World, American (AKC, UKC, IABCA), Mexican, Costa Rican, Bahamian, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Guatemalan (Best in Show), Peruvian, Venezuelan, Columbian, South American, Champions of the Americas, Caribbean, Bermudian, Canadian conformation, rally, obedience (Specialty HIT), agility, lure coursing, Best in Show, Best Brace in Show, Best Bred By In Show, Best in Field lure coursers, High In Trial Obedience and Agility champions, Top Producers, Top Ten, National Specialty and group winning champions, Breed Specialty winning champions, wonderful companions where temperament comes first and service and therapy dogs . The pride of Shefaro - Service and Therapy dogs - can be seen at www.shefaro.com/serviceandtherapy My home page which showcases life at Shefaro with Sherry Rodarmor is http://www.shefaro.com