What Is Dog Agility Training?

Dog Agility is a sport many partake in with their pet. The sport involves training the dog to make high leaps, navigate obstacles, and race through the course with precision. Training your dog to successfully complete a course takes time and patience as repetition is a key part in the training process. A properly trained dog will complete the obstacle course in record time and will carry these training lessons with them for future endeavors. One of the most difficult tasks to overcome when training your dog for agility is the use of only voice commands paired with movement and signals, no hands on interaction is allowed. Treats can be given, but only at the completion of the course. A dog handler will also need to be in fairly good shape as the owner will be running alongside the dog to signal where the pet should move next.
A dog trained on agility can be very useful for hunting as well, as they will have the experience to move through obstacles with precision and speed. For your next hunting trip with your dog, consider training them not only on the hunt but also on agility.