Louise asked:


I’ve heard about some people putting 40 titles on their dogs for agility. What exactly does this mean? How would you get a title? Are there different levels of titles? thanks

Morgan

Emily asked:


i’m not sure if my dog Molly likes agility or not. At the class she loves it because of all the other dogs. She hates doing agility in the backyard though. If I take her out to do agility in the backyard she’ll start shaking or pulling on the leash to go back inside. Sometimes she gets her collar off and then runs to the door. I just don’t understand why she likes doing it at the class and not in the backyard.What could I do to get her to enjoy doing agility in the backyard too?Please help! Thanks

Ana

GiGi asked:


thanks
oh come onn. dogs live to please you! They accually have fun doing competitions.

Brian

yarmiah asked:


I have a 2yr old Aussie that I’m sure would be great at agility and frisbee. We are looking at getting a portion of the yard fenced in as a start. He knows some basic commands like sit, stay, come etc, but is easily distracted by other dogs, people and small animals. Once he gets more exercise, I’m hoping his will listen with more consistency. I don’t want to invest alot of money on the equiptment if I don’t know how well he will do, or if we may just do it as a casual exercise routine. Thank you!

David

Manders asked:


I know pretty well any dog is capable of doing agility, but after watching it on tv, and going to a few competitions, it seems like 90% of the dogs are Border Collies, or a Border Collie mix.

Do you have a different breed of dog involved in agility, one that’s not so commonly seen? How do they do?
I am starting a beginner agility class tomorrow with my Shiba Inu.

Angel

eroberts_2004 asked:


I really want to train some dogs for agility help?

Carson

Doggie-girl-220 asked:


I need a dog agility club around Vevay or Madison Indiana, The very southeast you can go in Indiana. OR, if there are any in Southwest Ohio, or Northern Kentucky. Somewere in that tri-state area. I live in Switzerland county, so within an hour or 2’s drive from there would be greato!!
Hannah Elizzz

Anthony

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

Lissie asked:


Which of these do your dogs like and don’t like.

Jumps
Tunnel
Chute
Pause Table
A Frame
Dog Walk
Teeter
Weeve Poles
Other (Please list what this is)

Janiya