Q is for Quality

Quality is a brilliant and important thing in the sport of dog agility. And although many people say speed speed speed all the way, and as much as speed is also important and a large factor in a successful career in the sport, quality and accuracy is just as, if not more, important. If your dog goes wrong, gains, faults, or gets eliminated, this is worse than a round which is steadier, but accurate and clear. Because clears will win over faults and eliminations all the time. So aim for quality and accuracy, and along the way, attempt to speed your dog up as much as you and he/she can. This should lead to a more successful round.

For example, at the weekend just passed, over both Saturday and Sunday, we attended an Agility Enthusiasts show, where we got two 3rd places in agility classes, and a 7th in an agility class also. One 3rd place and the 7th were out of around 50 other dogs, and the other 3rd place was out of around 30 other dogs. We are all very happy and proud; and had a ball at the show.

I was very pleased with my boy. He managed some amazing clears and had an accurate weekend. He is renowned for his accuracy; everyone knows it! A good, quality haul he has gained. What a good boy, once again. He never lets me down. I am always proud of the quality of our little team.

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