AGILITY!

We love agility!  It's a fun, fast paced sport that requires extensive training, partnership between the handler and dog, and a good sense of humor.  We compete in AKC Agility, and may try some USDAA and CPE in 2008.

Gracie always goes to the line with great enthusiasm and a smile on her face. 

photo by Dog House Arts

Agility training offers an outstanding opportunity for a dog owner to hone his or her skills as a trainer, and to deepen the bond between dog and owner.  Training can begin at almost any age.  Check out Clean Run for wonderful resources on agility training.  

See below for some pictures of Pogo's early agility training (contacts and target training).  She is about four months old in these pictures.