What is agility dog training?
Dog agility is a competitive sport for any breed of dog, purebred or mixed breed. A dog owner must possess good training and handling skills in order for her dog to compete successfully in this sport.PurposeDog agility provides a way for dogs to compete internationally in a sport with their owner. It demonstrates both the skills of the dog and the owner’s training ability.The CourseIn the obstacle course, your dog will jump hurdles, go over ramps, run through tunnels and weave through poles.Jumping/Championship ProgramThe United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) defined height divisions for competitions. To be in the championship program, dogs need to demonstrate the highest standard in performance and training. Jumping requirements are based on how tall the dog is and how high it can jump. For example, for the championship program, a dog that measures 12 inches or less must jump at least 12 inches and a dog that measures over 21 inches must jump at least 26 inches.Jumping/Perform
