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AKC & ASCA AGILITY


We Did It!!
Malila's First Agility Trial
Malila Q’d in BOTH runs and took 1st in BOTH runs!
NADAC @ the ZAP Agility Summer Trial, Sat. Aug. 8, 2015.
Judge: Karen Bell
So proud of my baby girl, Great Spirit's Wind Walker "Malila"
Thank You!! ZAP Zooming Agility Pup Club

The  Agility organizations: Who makes the rules, and how to contact them.
https://www.affordableagility.com/learning/the-organizations.htm

AKC Agility Beginner's Guide - http://www.akc.org/pdfs/events/agility/Agility_Brochure.pdf

AKC Agility - http://www.akc.org/events/agility/ (AKC number or ILP number)

ASCA Agility - http://www.asca.org/programs/agility (registration or tracking number)

NADAC Agility - http://www.nadac.com/dogregform.htm (registration number)
NADAC AGILITY RULES (July 15, 2012) -  http://www.nadac.com/docs/Rules_for_NADAC_trials.htm


USASA Agility - http://australianshepherds.org/resources#agility-obedience-rally-tracking:agility

Getting Started in Agility

Dogs can compete in agility at 18 mos. (For mature bone development). I took classes at 3 locations and found I really like the “chaining” learning method best. I am not very interested in learning “blind crosses” with my dog until the dog has reached basic mastery using the equipment. So, a class that you enjoy, and is a good fit for you and your dog can be a lot of fun.

You might start by attending an agility trial as a spectator. Agility has all people groups from the funky VW with a dog  to a serious player. For agility, a good foundation and good beginning step is a basic puppy obedience class at a training facility that teaches agility. The dog should have a good reliable sit/stay, come, focus & socialization around other competing dogs. There should be a good training facility in your area. By taking a class you can discover what is the most worthwhile equipment that you may like to own at home.

Sanctioned Events
Sanctioned Events - by states -  http://agilityevents.net/events/
Australian Shepherd Club of America - Event Calendar - https://www.asca.org/events/eventcalendar

How to Enter Your First Agility Trial
http://www.activedogsportstraining.com/files/How%20to%20enter.pdf

For New Handlers Filling Out Agility Forms
http://www.stlouisagility.org/pdfs/FillingOutEntryForms.pdf

RESOURCES
RAT Links - http://ratagility.com/links/
Clean Run - http://cleanrun.com/

Wonderpup Agility - Ebay
Wonder Pup Agility On Ebay, (ships to your home) I particularly like the agility tunnels.  The tunnels are well made of a thick material and come in a huge variety of custom colors. ht++p://stores.ebay.com/Wonderpups-Agility-Equipment/Dog-AgilityTunnels-/_i.html?_fsub=2

Tunnel Bag Cool Runners Tunnel Hugging Non Constricting Tunnel Bag Set - Sand bags keep tunnel securely in place.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTA3AG4/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_04_04_t_ttl_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Puppy - Wonderpup Agility - Ebay (ships to your home) Wonderpup also a sells a full size tire jump; and puppy agility “mini size”  beginner puppy - A-Frame, dog walk, and teeter.

The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility by Laurie Leach
http://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-Dog-Agility/dp/0793805465/ref=pd_sim_199_13?ie=UTF8&dpID=613DON6U-FL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR140%2C160_&refRID=0AEGKXHYG84732ZDJ5D9

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Weave Pole Training

Fun Backyard Agility Practice