Agility is a sport for dogs where they run though an obstacle course. This course consists of things such as jumps, weaves, tunnels, tires, an    A- FRAME, and a table. These are set up in any arrangement for the dog to run through.
In agility a dog is lead around off lead by its trainer. This will sometimes take a long time for the dog to learn. When the dogs is first starting the owner will lead them around the course on a leash. While they go through each obstacle the owner will give it a name. This way the dog will identify the word with the obstacle. After that the dog will start to understand and soon be able to go around off lead.		Above is a dog going through a tunnel. This is probably one of the hardest obstacles to teach your dog. This is because you are not with the dog like you are on the other obstacles.
The obstacles above are set up in any arrangement for the dogs to run through. There are a variety of obstacle to be set up and different ways to set them up.		When the dog can do all of the obstacles they are ready to go to competitions. There are different types of competitions for your dogs. There are fun competitions and ones for people who want to go to a competitive competitions.
	Dogs who perform agility must be fast, full of energy, and well trained. this is important for the dog to be able to perform the different obstacles.

Welsh Corgis

Alaskan Malamutes

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