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gwendydoll

by gwendydoll on 19 May 2009 - 15:05

I have decided to try my little girl in Agility.  I have looked at some trainers, and the one I am going to go with for starters requires level I and level II of obedience training first, which I am absolutely fine with and looking forward to (because she can use it).  She starts this training next month (after her puppy classes).

My questions are, is there a certain age I should wait for before the agility training itself?  Do I need for her to be full grown before we start working on this?  She is 20 weeks on Thursday.  She runs laps around my livingroom like crazy!  And she loves fetch!

Also, does anyone know of any good GSD or Agility clubs in or near Toronto Ontario?  I have been looking but not having much luck.  I must be missing something.

Thanks in advance!

DebiSue

by DebiSue on 19 May 2009 - 15:05

Sorry, not from around your area so no help on the trainer. 

Most of the agility will be fine at any age and good for her.  I would be concerned about the jumps more than anything at her age.  Jumping should not be encouraged until she is mature as it can affect the hips.  I would encourage you to take her slow also.  Running 90 miles an hour and cutting corners like the pros could be hard on her at this age.  Just take it easy, have fun with it and when she is mature you can kick it up a notch and go for the speed.  Working agility really helps the dog bond to you and forms great trust between the two of you.  I think it is great that you are considering this.

Deb





 

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