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What is AKC Agility?
It is the fastest growing dog sport in the USA!
- Agility is a sport that appeals to young people and to senior citizens. It has great spectator appeal. Agility is designed to demonstrate a dog's willingness to work with its handler in a variety of situations. It is an athletic event that requires conditioning, concentration, training and teamwork. Dog and handlers negotiate an obstacle course racing against the clock.
- The AKC offers two types of agility classes. The first, Standard Class, includes contact objects such as the dog walk, the A-frame, and seesaw. Each of the contact obstacles has a "safety zone" painted on the object and the dog must place at least one paw in that area to complete the obstacle. The second is Jumpers with Weaves. It has only jumps, tunnels and weaves poles with no contact objects to slow the pace. (source: akc.org)
All this is done with the dog off leash, without food or toy incentives allowed in the ring!
Agility is incredibly fun and addicting!
Wotan currently competes at the Excellent level in the 24" division.
Wotan flying through the tire
Wotan a weaving demon!
Zoe soaring over the A-frame
Zoe competed in the Excellent A division and was just one qualifying leg short of completing her AXJ title.
Zoe sailing over the triple bar jump with style!
Trixie is just beginning her competitive agility career and this girl is full of potential.
Trixie at her first trial
Determined on the dogwalk