We had an overwhelming 7 votes from people this Poll, so to those voters, thank you!!
Our winning vote was: Agility (4 - 57%)
So here we go with the information.
Agility as a dog sport
Agility is a much loved dog sport by many dog owners where the handler has to guide a dog through an obstacle course. But trust me (and take my word for it, as I am a competitor in this sport myself!), its not as easy as it sounds. You may be picturing your own four-legged friend jumping on hoops and below tables but that is not what agility is about! Agility includes things like jumps, tyres (hoops), weaves, long jumps, A-Frames, dog walks, tunnels, flat tunnels, bending tunnels, see-saws etc. There are many dog agility training classes to attend and competitions out there to try your paw at that you'll want to get going straight away! But be aware, dogs under 1 year old are strictly banned from agility due to growing joints. And once your dog is old and maybe looks to be struggling a bit, maybe its time youn slow down and retire him or her.
What are the details of agility?
In most competitions, your dog is expected to correctly hit his/her contact points. These are the coloured sections at the end of an A-Frame, dog walk, or see-saw. Your dog must place at least one paw on this area of 5 faults you have! Teaching your dog a running contact in training classes would be very beneficial, especially if you have a speedy dog. Teach your dog to have his back feet on the contact and front feet on the floor. Teach a wait on the contact then you can make it flow a bit better.
More on agility...
If your dog loves agility, you may think its right for you. But always make sure your dog does not have any joint or movement problems that agility could easily worsen if you take part in the sport. Agility is highly beneficial also - obedience skills are normally required before one and their dog are allowed to take part in the sport. Agility gives dogs great exercise.
What should you do?
Make sure you know your dogs fitness and health before taking part. Then source a good training class and talk to people about the sport further. People usually say Border collies do best at agility, but any breed can take part and do well! (Take my Border Terrier Earl for an example of this) Now see our agility page for more info.
The other votes were:
3. Obedience (1- 15%)
4. Heelwork (0 - 0%)
4. Heelwork to music (0 - 0%)
2. Rally Obedience (2 - 28%)
4. Grooming (0 - 0%)
4. Other? (0 - 0%)
The number. that is placed before the vote is where the vote is placed altogether.
Well done and thank you for voting! If you voted, you managed to get your opinion out there to the world of what you think should be in place in the dog world! Your making one of those minor differences that counts.
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Our Poll 7 will be opening NOW! It will have 2 weeks as usual until it closes and information is given about the winning vote after the closing date. Remember to share what you think should be in place in the dog world!
Our Poll 7 is on the subject of doggie collars. The question posed is: 'What collar do you think is the best?'
Let's get voting! Thanks.
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Earl and I.
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