BARRC Agility


Only a few of us in BARRC are doing agility with our
Ridgebacks, but we're getting more
people involved every day!

Here are some links for agility trials and results:

www.abbadogs.com
www.cleanrun.com

Some of our local dogs are ranked in the RRCUS
Agility Top 20 for 2009.
Click here for complete agility rankings.


In agility, a dog demonstrates its agile nature and versatility by following cues from the handler through a timed obstacle course. The course has jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and other obstacles. Agility strengthens the bond between dogs and handlers, it is extremely fun, and it provides vigorous exercise for both!

The AKC offers two types of agility classes. The first is the Standard Class which includes obstacles such as the dog walk, the A-frame, and seesaw. The second is Jumpers with Weaves. This class only has jumps, tunnels and weave poles. Both classes offer increasing levels of difficulty to earn Novice, Open, Excellent and Master titles.

After completing both an Excellent Standard title and Excellent Jumpers title, a dog and handler team can compete for the MACH (Master Agility Champion title)!

If you have any questions about agility or want to know more, you may contact these BARRC members who are involved in agility:
Jennifer Underwood
Carol Vesely


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