Having Fun With Agility
Chapter One
Getting Started
You've decided you want to try agility, but you're not sure how to get
started. That's okay. In this chapter I'll help you decide if agility is the
right activity for you and your dog. We'll go over your dog's basic fitness
level, training, and age, as well as diet and exercise. In addition,
we'll discuss your fitness level (don't worry!), what clothes will work
for doing agility, and equipment requirements and training.
Deciding If Agility Is Right for You and Your Dog
You may be wondering if agility is something you'd like to commit
to doing with your dog. Drop by a fun match or even an agility trial
and watch what goes on. (Be aware that you may be watching competition,
which is something I don't cover in this book. If you're
interested in getting started in competition, check out the agility
books in the reference list at the back of this book.)
Unless you're planning on participating, don't bring your dog
just yet. Watch the dogs as they go through the course. Notice the
teamwork between the handler and her dog. Both members of this
partnership have a special bond of trust in each other.
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