Northern Suburbs Training & Obedience Dog Club

Agility

Agility at NST&ODC

Joining Agility

Dog Heights/Categories

 

Jess - picture courtesy of Darryl Bourne

 

Agility at NST&ODC

Agility is an important part of Northern Suburbs Training and Obedience Dog Club. Agility gives your dog the opportunity to demonstrate its natural athletic abilities and versatility in working with you and gives you the opportunity to master your handling skills while you exercise yourself. In short, agility is fun!

Agility classes are held on Wednesday evenings, except during the summer break (Click here for club calendar). Classes start at 7:00 pm and run to 9:00 pm with "junior" classes ending at 8:00 pm. Members are asked to arrive at 6:45 to assist in setting up the agility equipment.

 

A great demonstration of the hoop or tyre

 

 

Joining Agility at NST&ODC

To join agility you must have achieved a minimum of class three in obedience and be assessed by both a senior obedience instructor and a senior agility instructor. To get assessed, simply ask your class three or four obedience instructor. Your dog must also be at least 14 months old.

More information on the criteria required to join agility and the agility acceptance form can be found here. PLEASE READ THIS CAEFULLY BEFORE JOINING AGILITY.

 

The 2008 obedience assessment required to start agility will be held on the following dates. Agility assessment occurs on the Wednesday following. 3 February, 10 February, 30 March, 25 May, 3 August, 5 October, 23 November (for 2009) If you are unable to attend an admission class, please contact a senior agility instructor (instructors are listed here).

 

 

Agility demonstration, Carine Faire 2006

 

Dog Heights/Categories

The obstacles in an agility course are adjusted to the height of the dog. The height of the dog determines:

Ø      jumps and hoop heights;

Ø      distance between the spread jump; and

Ø      distance over the broad jump

There are five groups of dog heights:

Dog Height (measured at the withers)	Jump Height
Up to 270 mm	200 mm
271 mm to 365 mm	300 mm
366 mm to 455 mm	400 mm
456 mm to 545 mm	500 mm
546 mm and over	600 mm

The Agility Rules can be found at the Canine Association of WA website, on their Documents/Rules and Regulations page.

 

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