jessica asked:


I really want a dog that’ll excel. I want a Sheltie (I already have 2). One is very good at agility but the other is just too weary of new things and is on the shy side.

Lillian

SHELTIELUVER asked:


I ordered the book “All About Agility” that should answer all my questions but it’ll take a few weeks for it to come. I know there are different agility organizations like AKC and UKC? Which is the most popular? What is the very first level you enter and what is expected of your dog? My dog is just completing an 8 week course so she has a ways to go. She is awesome at everything and fast but scared of the teeter totter and the dog walk if it’s too high (which I understand takes a while for dogs to get used to). I want to start teaching her weaving which I know she’ll excel at and not worry so much about the teeter totter and dog walk yet. My instructor wants all dogs to repeat the beginner course if they can’t do all the equipment but this frustrates me because she can run the course perfectly if it was just the A frame, hurdles, all tunnels, table, and tire jump. She is a Sheltie. She already has her CD obedience title and is barely a year old. There is an agility (cont’d)
club closer to my class but they don’t offer classes. They do offer open practice. How can I teach my dog weaving? I just have been repeating “weave” and guiding her through with treats. Also, is there a competition called “Jumpers and Weavers”? And I’m well aware that she is too young for competition and she is doing an extremely low jump so she won’t injure her growing body. This instructor also uses the clicker which I ****! She insists I use it and I confuse my dog because I’m always clicking at the wrong time! My dog got through novice obedience without the clicker and I don’t think it’s necessary. Don’t you think the instructor should not make me use it if I’m uncomfortable with it? One more question, what is the best site that explains all the different organizations and their levels and titles in agility? Thanks for any info. you can give!
I also had someone tell me that a dog shouldn’t start agility lessons till it’s over a year but I disagree. I think she thought that I was encouraging her to jump high and she was worried about developing bones!

Jose

Ladybug NH asked:


Can weather effect agility scores? I am looking for factors that can skew the results of dogs agility sport, other than the dog’s capabilities.
Are there any dog agility places in NH?

Sierra

loreli b asked:


I have a 8 month old dog that’s a real jumper. I’ve been working on getting him comfortable with small jumps, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips, or good web sites to check out for more information. Thanks a lot!

Jose

bethammaw asked:


I am looking to get a second agility dog. Do you think neutering a male Aussie would kill his drive for agility? I am trying to decide if I want to get a male or female pup. thanks!

Jasmine

Due in October with #1 asked:


I live in Michigan and have a 6 month old border collie mix.
I want to get him enrolled into agility classes. How do I do that I and where do I start.

Also Does my dog have to be pure breed to be an agility dog?

Maria

socuteitzcrzy247 asked:


I want to train my dog in agility. Any ideas?

Kennedy

bansidhe asked:


I have heard that dogs should be as old as 15 months old before signing them up to do agility work. My pup is 6 months old and I would like to start her sooner if not detrimental to her well-being.

thanks

Thomas