Jim on the 30" bar jump

Agility is a great activity to do with Pit Bulls. It's fun, exciting and most of all, it creates an incredible bond between the handler and his/her Dog. The sport of Agility consists in a 15 to 25 obstacle course. The goal is to complete the course in the best time and to accumulate the least points. It's very important to develop a very good control of your dog because the course is run off leash (basic obedience should be completed before starting Agility). There are different classes, according to the the dog's height, and his competition status. There are also several type of games, and course variations. The obstacles consist in pipe tunnels, weave poles, A-frames, dog walks, see-saws, collapsed tunnels, pause tables, hoop jumps, and various types of jumps. Many of these obstacles represent the kind of hurdles wild dogs encounter in nature; narrow bridges, unstable rocks, caves, logs, etc. Therefore, it is not an activity for couch potato type dogs. A dog must have great physical and mental abilities to be able to complete his championship. Courage, heart, stamina, audacity, vitality, determination, eagerness to please, are just a few of the qualities required to perform well in Agility. Don't you recognize our wonderful Pit Bulls and AmStaffs? However, people must be aware that an Agility course is run off leash and even if it is usually set in a fenced field, there can be a lot of dogs nearby. If you can't control your Pitbull around other dogs, a more individual sport, like frisbee for example, may be best for you and your dog . Agility is an excellent way to practice advanced obedience while having fun and exercising. And this goes for both the dog AND the handler ;-) Dogs will learn hand signals, vocal commands, off leash work etc. They quickly understand to focus on you and the commands you give them in order to follow the direction you are leading them to. It is also remarkable how it helps boosting the confidence of overly sensitive or shy dogs when done properly. It can also help stabilize excessively dominant or submissive dogs. Most of all, dogs LOVE it!!!! And what a great way to keep them happy, healthy and in great physical shape.

pictures Pictures: V and Jim doing a beginner slalom. Jim on the 24" double jump. Jim on the tire. Jim in the tunnel under the A-Frame. Jim jumping the 24" bar. Jim jumping the 30" bar. Jim on the 6' A-Frame. Jim on a 24" jump.

Agility Links: The Dog pictures Page Canis Major pictures Site pictures-L Information Menu Dog pictures Just For Fun pictures

 
 

PET PITBULL MENU
WELCOME	SITE INFO	FUN STUFF	SAD REALITY	PETBULL PAGES
MEMORIAL	LINKS	GUESTBOOK	POSITIVE PRESS	DOG LEGISLATION
PITBULL-L	PBRC	RESCUE STORIES	CONTACT ME	HOME PAGE