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Agility is a wonderful activity for you and your dog. The bond created when you work as a team is immeasurable and wonderful… and you both get exercise!

What is dog agility? 
It's a sport that involves you and your dog working together, as a team, toward a common goal. It's entertaining to watch, and it's an addicting sport for the participant.

 Dog agility is one of the fastest growing dog sports in the World. From its early beginnings in England, dog agility was
created from the idea of horse show jumping and made its debut as a demonstration in the UK at Crufts Dog Show in
1978.
How does it work?

You, as the handler, direct your dog through an obstacle course of tunnels, jumps, dog walks, a-frames; weave poles, chutes and see-saws, in a race for time and accuracy. You aren't allowed to touch your dog, or the obstacle, your dog runs off-leash, and you use your body movement and your voice to direct your dog through the dog agility course.

It's a sport of strategy, athleticism, strength, and speed for both you and your dog. It's invigorating, rewarding, fun, entertaining and an amazing sport to watch and participate in, whether you are a beginner or an expert.

Please contact us for more information on where you can go to get started in agility.

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