About Dog Agility

Truly a team sport, agility combines skill, training, and human-canine communication in a display that's as fun for spectators as it is for participants. In competition, a handler directs her dog through a sequence of obstacles--such as tunnels, hoops, weave poles, and seesaws--without ever...

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• Top 5 Agility Dog Breeds

  March 31st, 2011

  Pole weaving, tunnel running, and hurdle leaping are all in a day's work for the competitive agility dog, as they (and their handlers) race against the clock in hopes of posting the fastest time on the course. All breeds are welcome to participate in the sport, however those best suited for dog agility...

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  Your dog's mental and physical fitness

  March 11th, 2009

  For a dog to truly thrive, it needs physical and mental exercise, whether its going for a run, teaching it new tricks, or playing fetch on a regular bssis.

• Dog videos: Amazing dog sports

  March 11th, 2009

  The skill of dog athletes, and their incredible responsiveness to their human handlers, can be thrilling to watch. We've compiled a few videos that inspired us to head outdoors...