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What is Agility?

Agility = The ability to move or think quickly and easily. a-gil-i-ty (e jil’ i tê) noun
Agility is probably the most interactive fun you could possible have with your Canine Companion
Agility is for the bored obedience, conformation or companion dog looking for some good recreational fun
Agility is an obstacle course of tunnels, jumps, ramps, pole weaving, table stopping, hoop jumping fun

Agility began in Great Britain in 1978 as a demonstration at the most prestigious Crufts dog show. The show committee wanted a way to fill in the spaces between Obedience and Group judging. John Varley and Peter Meanwell from the show committee came up with dog agility. Borrowed from the idea of equestrian events. The fast pace, pure joy for the dogs was enough for the spectators to see this was going to be one of the most contagious new sports for dogs.

The United States jumped into the fun in the early 1980’s. From there the rest of us caught the bug and have spread it very quickly. Agility has taken off so well in the US that obedience has taken a back burner.

Why has agility taken off so well

Agility is such a great way to really bond with your dog. They learn by following your body language. Something dogs were born to do.

When you start to teach yourself and dog how to maneuver the course and obstacles it is incredible to see the light go on in the dogs’ head when they get it. Dogs become more confident with their own body placement, we become more aware of our ability do things. I myself am much more confident in an agility ring than an obedience ring.

The best part of working in agility is that it is open to all dogs; mixed, rare,and pure breeds. All those over sized or under sized breed dogs are very welcome. (even mis-marked Boston’s!) At this point AKC is the only organization that does not allow mixed breeds or rare breeds not recognized by them to compete in their performance sports.