Picture this.
You are on a field of grass with your dog by your side.
Three judges are sitting at a long table where three ribbons are laid.
The course lies in front of you.
You have the jumps, the weave, the a-frame, and the see-saw.
Your dog is shaking with anticipation but somehow manages to stay focused on you, waiting for the word and the hand signal that it is time.
Go! This is it! The moment! Your dog races out in the direction you point.
Jump! Weave! Steady! Wait! Down! Time! The crowd cheers.
You just beat the previous record and are now in 1st place.
Your dog senses the excitement and jumps with joy.
Can't you just feel the happiness from your dog as he or she is going through the agility course? Of course! Your dog has many reasons to be happy.
3 Reasons Your Dog Loves Agility Training 1.
Attention.
He or she gets one on one time with you.
This means the world to him or her, especially since it is happy and positive attention.
Oh, and not to mention all the treats and play time associated with it.
2.
Exercise.
It gets their heart pumping.
This gives them the feel good chemicals that result from it.
It is in their primal nature to exercise and then to relax.
So think about that for a while.
Not only will your dog be happier, you will be too because now you have a relaxed pet at the end of the day.
3.
Purpose.
He or she now has a purpose in life.
You can see evidence of this in the brightness of his or her eyes.
He or she feels much better because he or she will know exactly what you want.
You won't have to repeat yourself over and over again.
One word and one signal will be enough.
So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and do some agility! Both you and your dog will benefit because it is a very healthy activity and fun too! And if you have a pedigreed dog, you can enter in official competitions and earn prize money! Now, go! Have fun with your agility training!