Dog agility is a fast-growing competitive sport for dogs. In this sport a dog is timed as she goes through, over or under a number of obstacles. Speed and overall performance are central to dog agility competition.
Things You'll Need
- Weave poles
- Tire jump
- Standard jump
- Teeter board
- Pause table
- Tunnel
Instructions
Figure out if you want your dog to compete or if you want him to learn agility just for fun. Some dogs aren't able to compete because they are older or have health problems. But they can still learn agility as a way to have fun and get exercise.
Enroll your dog in an agility class. Most instructors will understand if your dog is older or has health problems that you are just enrolling him in the class for fun and for experience. If you've decided you want to compete, though, a class is the best place to start.
Make your own agility course in your backyard to practice with your dog. You don't have to spend a lot of money to do this; about $150 can cover the costs of a do-it-yourself agility course. At the very least you'll need weave poles for your dog to weave in and out of, a tire jump, a standard jump, a teeter board, a pause table and a tunnel. For instructions on how to make each of these items yourself go to www.caninecrib.com/dog/training/agility-course.asp.
Practice as much as you can. The more you practice taking your dog through agility courses, the better she and you will get.