Dog Agility Training

What is dog agility training? The word “agility” refers to the gracefulness of a person or animal. Agility is the ability to move quickly and precisely without losing equilibrium. This physical characteristic is important in sports and activities where opponents or obstacles are to be avoided. There is a strong correlation between agility and muscular power, coordination, dynamic flexibility, and reaction time.

Is your dog obedient? Did you found that common ground where you and your dog can understand each other and interact effectively? Are you ready for a challenge? If the answer is "yes!", then you and your dog partner can both get involved in a sport that will be fun for the both of you: dog agility. This sport will strengthen the bond created between you and your dog, and will reward you with a lot of constructive fun and healthy lifestyle. Dog agility training in Los Angeles is now available in many places, and all you have to do is decide on the right trainer and the right dog agility class for you. Scroll down at the bottom of this page to see the locations that we cover in and around Los Angeles.

The roots of the dog agility do not go too far back into history. It all started in the 1970’ in the United Kingdom, and it quickly extended all over the world. Los Angeles is a place where this entertaining sport found a home shortly after its general acceptance among dogs, dog owners, sports, and entertainment lovers. When such events take place, the enthusiasts of this sport manage to put together very nice dog agility practice and competition fields. There are quite a few dog agility parks, clubs and training parks in Los Angeles and vicinities. We will soon put together a list with all the dog agility classes, clubs, training parks, practice fields, events, and competitions, and will make it available to you on our web site.

Dog agility is a sport in which a trainer (called "handler" in this sport) directs a dog through an obstacle course. For those less familiar with the sport, an obstacle course is a series of challenging physical obstacles that the dog must navigate while being timed. The dog competes against other dogs for both time and accuracy records. The competing dogs must run off-leash, and must not be offered any kinds of incentives, such as food or toys. The handler will guide the dog using his voice, certain movements, and various body signals; he cannot touch either the dog or the obstacles, except by accident. Mastering dog agility requires exceptional training of the animal and of the human. As an experienced dog agility trainer in Los Angeles, I would be proud to help you bring your dog on the podium. All you need is patience and lots of practice.