By Jane Simmons-Moake 1991 Hardback, 237 pages USA
Thinking about trying agility with your dog? This book details how to train on your own or with a group (setting up a class). It covers each obstacle and the order in which to train for them, how to construct obstacles, and how to compete.
The largest dog show in the world introduced agility as a demonstration sport 12 years ago. Today agility draws thousands of competitors yearly all over the globe, and there are many thousands more who train or participate in the sport for non-competitive purposes. This book explains how to get started, attend classes, earn titles, and organize a competition or practice event. Chapters describe training for all levels of agility, from beginners through an advanced curriculum.
Whether your dog is young or old, large or small, pedigreed or mixed breed, Agility is a sport you and your dog can enjoy together. Agility Training makes clear all aspects of this, the world's fastest growing and most versatile dog sport. Whatever your interest, whether purely casual or highly competitive, you will find the instructional methods and helpful hints meaningful for your goals. Agility Training tells readers how to get started in the sport, work on their own, attend classes, earn titles and organize a competition or practice event. Chapters describe training for all levels of Agility, from beginners through an advanced curriculum. A special feature provides detailed construction plans as well as a list of materials for all obstacles. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Based on USDAA rules.