Colliewobbles Agility

Dog agility is a recognised sport in which a handler is given a set amount of time in which to direct a dog through an obstacle course. Any breed of dog can have a go! From small Jack Russells to Leonbergers, agility is a sport for all dogs. Handlers of all ages, young or old can have a go too - that is what makes it such a fantastic sport!

Over the last 30 years or so, the agility equipment has changed slightly, partially due to 'health and safety' reasons. Currently in the UK we use the following piece of agility equipment.

Dog agility was originally set up to entertain the public at the 1977 Crufts Dog Show in between the obedience championship judging. By the following year the first public display between two teams took place at Crufts. It was such a huge success that even at that early stage in it's development, the future of dog agility was secured. This developed in the UK, North America and Western Europe.

Dog agility is carried out for a number of reasons. The most obvious reason is for physical exercise, both to you and your dog. It is not just this physical exercise that we provide. Dogs are very intelligent animals, sometimes we find that they are far too intelligent for their own good…. Agility provides mental stimulation, therefore we are working the brain as well as the muscles, an essential combination. Many of the rescue cases we too often see are due to frustration problems – agility works well to focus these energies and it often gives them a purpose. In addition to mental and physical exercise, agility also strengthens the bond between you and your pet – a bond that will remain with you for many years.

The key to all types of training is motivation. Motivation can be in many forms – a ball, their favourite toy, tasty treats/food or just an enthusiastic voice. Ideally, as well as voice, toys are the best form of motivation, as you will see during your training, as they can be used in a number of ways.


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