Foundation Agility Seminar

Milwaukee Dog Training Club's Agility Classes
MDTC's classes in agility range from basic to advanced, and start yearly, in November. If you have questions or are interested in joining a class, contact us via email at agility@milwaukeedog.com.

What is Agility?
The following description is extracted from the www.ukcdogs.com website:

Agility is similar to an obstacle course run against time. The handler runs with the dog, which is off lead, directing the dog through the course. This must be done without touching the dog or the obstacles. Although the dog and handler are to work as a team, they should not have the appearance of a team of dog and handler performing exercises as required in obedience. The handler may be on either side of the dog and located at any but a few restricted places on the course while directing the dog from obstacle to obstacle. In some situations, the handler should be close to the dog exercising control to assure that the dog performs the more precise aspects of negotiating a given obstacle correctly. However, in other situations, the handler should be able to send the dog out alone, while the handler takes a shorter route to the next critical location on the course. There are few restrictions on the types of signals, verbal commands or praise given by the handler, as long as they are not of a harsh or derogatory nature. The performance should convey an image of fun and enthusiasm, and companionship between the dog and handler.

What Does That Title Mean?
Read about the titles you can earn in agility and what each of them means.