About Agility
About Dog Agility & Our Classes….
What is Agility?
-Agility is a fun sport that the handler and dog communicate together and the dog navigates obstacles. There are many different types of obstacles the dog can learn to perform correctly and safely - jumps, tunnels, A-frame, hoops, Teeter, Dog Walk, weave poles, barrels and more.
There are different organizations that you can compete in agility with and there are even World Competitions in which dog/handler teams from around the world compete against each other.
-The first set of classes is an introduction to all the equipment, then all other levels after that progress the dog and handler’s experience in handling more difficult sequences and situations.
Classes at Prairie Dawgs…
-Our aim at Prairie Dawgs is to teach anyone how to communicate with their dog so the dog can learn how to perform the various obstacles. This is a FUN activity to do with your dog and our classes are positive, encouraging and friendly!
-Many different breeds/mixes of dogs can successfully learn agility. This is an activity that can especially help dogs that are nervous/scared and they gain confidence. Also for dogs that have a lot of energy and need a physical/mental outlet and something to do!
-Dogs should be 6 months old before attending our classes.
-If your dog is aggressive or reactive please talk with us first to discuss a suitable and safe option for you.
