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So, I have two dogs:
Zed - 4.5 year old male miniature schnauzer
Ollie - 9 month old male miniature schnauzer
Both boys have completed beginners obedience and intermediate obedience and are now in an advanced obedience class. Both do well but are not perfect by any means (who is?
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Ollie has a very sweet, calm, laid back temperament and I'm training him with the goal of becoming a certified therapy dog. He can't take the certification exam until he's a year old, but we are prepping for it and I think he has a very good chance of passing.
Anyways the training academy that we attend is offering a beginners agility class (they offer it once or twice a year. Intermediate agility is yearround, but this is a prerequisite).
I am planning to sign both boys up for the beginners Agilty class. Obviously I'm not planning to compete seriously, it's just for fun. If it goes well and the boys like it, I will continue with Intermediate agility and MAYBE try some local trials?
My questions:
1. Is 4.5 too old to start? He is in good health and very athletic. Has a good stamina (can run for hours).
2. What can I do to prepare for the class?
3. How can I make it fun for my dogs?
4. What can I expect from the class?
Thanks it advance for your replies!
Zed - 4.5 year old male miniature schnauzer
Ollie - 9 month old male miniature schnauzer
Both boys have completed beginners obedience and intermediate obedience and are now in an advanced obedience class. Both do well but are not perfect by any means (who is?
Ollie has a very sweet, calm, laid back temperament and I'm training him with the goal of becoming a certified therapy dog. He can't take the certification exam until he's a year old, but we are prepping for it and I think he has a very good chance of passing.
Anyways the training academy that we attend is offering a beginners agility class (they offer it once or twice a year. Intermediate agility is yearround, but this is a prerequisite).
I am planning to sign both boys up for the beginners Agilty class. Obviously I'm not planning to compete seriously, it's just for fun. If it goes well and the boys like it, I will continue with Intermediate agility and MAYBE try some local trials?
My questions:
1. Is 4.5 too old to start? He is in good health and very athletic. Has a good stamina (can run for hours).
2. What can I do to prepare for the class?
3. How can I make it fun for my dogs?
4. What can I expect from the class?
Thanks it advance for your replies!