Agility training is a fun and athletic sport for both you and your dog. Together, you enjoy a sport that involves exercise, teamwork, and mental tests for your dog. Through your direction, your dog can navigate jumps, tunnels, platforms, a-frames, and catwalks.

Agility can be a terrific way to boost your dog’s confidence level. High-excitement fun along with your praise for all of these accomplished tasks will make her feel like she can conquer the world. It is extremely helpful for shy dogs if worked on slowly, patiently, and with successes rather than mishaps.

Some agility clubs practice strictly to have fun, while others do the sport for competition. Either is fine as long as you pick the path your pet will enjoy most. Do not put the pressure of competition on a dog that simply needs a fun release in her life.

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