dog agility

kendal · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:26 pm Post subject: dog agility

This isn't really about training, but i wanted to know if anyone knows of any where that dose dog agility, as i am hoping to try it with Gypsy.
If you could let me know i would be very grateful

thanks
Kendal

Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:31 am Post subject: Re: dog agility

Hi Kendal,
I too have been looking for agility classes but to no avail yet.
Still looking though. I think I may have a contact who can help so I will keep you posted.

kendal · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:56 am Post subject:

thanks, i will do the same if i find anything.

Kendal

shirley c · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject:

I would love to do it with Pixel and when we eventually get our bedlington terrier. Dont bother with the one at Strathclyde Park, they are GSD snobs, 'normal' GSD's just aren't good enough Rolling Eyes

and I never even got a reply from them after all I have a lurcher, what good are they lol

Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:21 pm Post subject:

My GSD is special s does she count?
Don't think i'm a snob.............I love all dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing

marcella · Guest

John Thomson · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject:

We visited Strathclyde Park agility last Summer to watch.......we walked round with the boys who did a good job of ignoring the agility dogs who went absolutely berserk when any dogs came within 50 feet of them.....they were so hyped up......good for agility...bad for behavior! People were looking at us as if we were strange because our dogs were well behaved.

Club funds are good....maybe we should get some weave poles? the floor is quite slippy but should be OK....you know how much they like it when the flyball comes out!

John

Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject:

I have weave poles and a tunnel.
Tunnel used once weave poles still in box. you are welcome to have them or even try them out before buying some.

marcella · Guest

oohhh I think John might be tempted to try those out at the club Debbie!!!!!!!!!!

Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject:

just let me know Marcella and I can bring them to club on Tuesday to try out.

kendal · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:47 am Post subject:

Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:53 am Post subject:

Mmmm good point, that crossed my mind too.
Worth while finding out beforehand wouldn't it.
I suppose the owners have to get them hyped up to get the best results. If the dog was too calm it may not go round the course as easily or quickly.

marcella · Guest

Yeah, they need to get their adrenaline going so they fly around the course...................
that's fine as long as you can tell them to be quiet and sit when they're done!!!!!!!!!! Laughing

kendal · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:05 am Post subject:

i guess it would depend on whether you were in it just for fun with your dog or for the competition.
I'd still like to try it ind see how Gypsy dose and how much she changes. Smile

marcella · Guest

yeah, I think Murphy would be great at it too and I'd love him to have a go, but not Diesel .............. he's anything but agile!!!! Laughing



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