By on Feb 10, 2012 in Dog

Question by vampirechick1988: Dog Shows?
I have a two year old chocolate lab, and I was questioning where I could uncover dog shows. She can jump up to 3 feet, so I would like to try agility with her. I live in Kentucky, and would like something close to Nashville. And does anybody have dog showing experience? If so, what are some ideas?
My dog is up to date on every thing, and I don’t assume a show atmosphere would bother her. Can somebody tell me a tiny more about Agility classes?

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Answer by hopflower
Google Kennel Club dog shows in your region. I bet you locate a thing.

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4 Comment(s)

  1. There is alot more to agility than just jumping…you will need a very solid obedience background then you will need to master all levels of agility training as well.

    There are many events on all sorts of levels, check with your local kennel club or training facilities (you will become very familiar with all of these if you are serious about this anyway) and they will be able to fill you in on local happenings.

    Also, dont forget to have your pooch checked over by your vet to get him cleared for competition!

    Matt D | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply

  2. Well here in Australia you have to join (your equivalent)AKA..Have all the papers etc..Agility is very good I don’t think they have to be registered for that..Look in the local phone book… Good luck

    chase | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply

  3. Check the AKC website and locate an Agility Club in your area. They would be loaded with information on agility in your area, they probably offer agility classes and they can teach you more about agility competition.
    Agility is a blast! Have fun. Good luck.

    Ginbail | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply

  4. As someone mentioned before, agility is much much more than jumping over hurdles. It involves a solid understanding of your dog’s behavior, his weaknesses, and his motivations. It also requires many months, even years, of “prep” or foundation work. I know some people who’ve been working on foundation work for years before even thinking about trying full obstacles. Before you embark on this exciting journey, assess your dog physically. It is highly recommended to x-ray your dog’s hips and elbows to ensure that he is not dysplastic.

    Also, be sure your dog has concrete obedience. He should know sit, down, stay, and come very well – meaning, he (and you) can work under stress and distractions. It’s important that his recall should be darn near perfect. Agility is a fast-paced sport that requires accuracy and control. You can’t have either if your dog doesn’t have a strong recall. As well, now is the perfect time to work on food/toy drives. Agility compromises mostly of obstacles that are best executed by toy-driven dogs. You’ll only need to use treats sparingly to reinforce detailed commands like the 2 on 2 off contact. Other than that, your dog should have either a high drive to please or a high toy drive. Work now to create a toy drive by rewarding him with toys and playing after every training session.

    Other than that, find a good trainer and they’ll guide you through all the necessary foundation work. I’m sure you’re going to love it!! =)

    3DogMom | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply

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