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Dog Agility

  • 04-12-2010 8:38pm
    #1
    teacherspet
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    Does any one here train or compete in dog agility ?


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  • #2
    belongtojazz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 709 ✭✭✭belongtojazz


    I do training with one of my Jacks. We're still very much beginners but we love it:D


  • #3
    tazwaz
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭tazwaz


    hi, may i ask what kind of stuff you do and how old is your dog? i'd love to try something like this with my little terrier to burn some of his energy (he doesnt really like walking on lead)


  • #4
    TooManyDogs
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    Yep, I have 6 agility dogs!

    2 retired, 1 semi retired, 2 I compete with, and 1 I'm training up.

    Training involves jumps, tunnels, A scale, long jumps, things like that. I love it, it's a fantastic sport and my dogs love it, makes them work their mind. It can be hard to compete with terriers because some days they'll be on form and want to work for you all day long, other days they'd rather sit and scratch themselves and have no problem doing so in the ring :D
    I compete with one JRT and have another in training.


  • #5
    sarahw7
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭sarahw7


    Hi there,

    I've recently started agility with my dog. I always assumed it would be really difficult but my dog loves it and picked it up really fast. It's great exercise for him and he's always wrecked afterwards. My guy wouldn't be great on the lead either, but is doing really well at agility.


  • #6
    lrushe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,713 ✭✭✭lrushe


    My 17 month old Rottweiler has recently finished her Foundation Level Agility Class and is currently doing some weave pole training. I am just waiting a few more months until she's fully grown to progress to the next level and some bigger jumps.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50KD9qxDG84


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  • #7
    rachums
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    do you guys know anywere good in Dublin that does the agility classes?


  • #8
    TooManyDogs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭TooManyDogs


    Dublin Dog Training on the north side (I train with John), or Working trials club on south side.

    www.wtci.ie www.dublindogtraining.com


  • #9
    Toulouse
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    Dog Training Ireland in Blanch http://www.dogtrainingireland.ie/_agility_training.php

    Agility is great fun! I brought my rescue dog and it really helped us to bond and also helped with her socialisation. Plus she used be so worn out after it she'd sleep the whole way home and she is not usually good in the car!


  • #10
    belongtojazz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 709 ✭✭✭belongtojazz


    TooManyDogs wrote: »
    Dublin Dog Training on the north side (I train with John), or Working trials club on south side.

    www.wtci.ie www.dublindogtraining.com

    I'll second this I go to Dublin Dog training on a Saturday and we have a great time :D


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