FLYING W AGILITY
May
2001
Volume 1, Issue 1
If you like having fun with your dog, agility is for you!
DOG AGILITY
Dog
Agility is one of the fastest growing canine competitive events. While
some of you may aspire to be world class competitors, others may simply want to
do something fun with their dog. Either way, we want you to learn to the
best of your ability. Most importantly, we want you and your dog to HAVE
FUN! We hope you will catch the "Agility Bug"!
Dog
Agility is a sport that requires dogs to be sound both physically and
mentally. If we are going to ask our dogs to play this game, then it is
our responsibility to see that we keep them in good shape. Your dog needs
a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. They need exercise for the mind as
well as the body! Please do not bring your dog to class if it is lame or
sore. Although do
gs
with chronic problems, such as hip Dysplasia, arthritis or simply just getting
older, can do agility, use your best judgment as to how much you ask them to
do. Please do not bring a dog to class that is sick in any way (coughing,
diarrhea, etc.). Doing so can compromise the health of the other dogs in
class. Kennel cough is extremely contagious and can knock dogs out of
commission for up to 3 weeks. It is each handler's responsibility to
maintain control of their dog. Dogs must be kept on lead except when it is
their turn to work. Dog aggression, whether aimed at people or other dogs,
will be treated on an individual basis. Flying W, and its instructors,
reserve the right to make final judgment in such cases. We ask that you do
not start puppies until they have reached 6 months of age.
BRASS CASTLE
FARM POLICY
Classes
are held at the Brass Castle Farm throughout the year. Please be
considerate of the Owner and Barn manager. Dogs must be on leash outside
the barn. ALL DOG WASTE MUST BE PICKED UP AND TAKEN HOME WITH YOU!
There are no receptacles provided at the site. Winter parking is in the
graveled area next to the barn. Do not block the door. In the
summer, additional parking is available on the top of the hill, weather
permitting.
There are
two classes every Thursday night. Beginner and Advanced Beginner should
arrive at 7 PM. Leave your dog(s) in the car (or crated) while you help
set up equipment. Set-up is considered
part
of the class. Class ends at 8:30 PM, so the longer it takes to set up the
equipment, the less time you have for work and play! The Advanced/Master
class should arrive by 8:30 PM to help reset any equipment, if necessary.
Class should start by 8:45 PM. It is the responsibility of the
Advanced/Master class to break down and store the equipment.
Agility is
a great way to build confidence in a dog and strengthen the bond between you and
your pet. Class is a good way to find out about shows, matches and
seminars. We hope you make good friends and get involved in the
sport. We hope you enjoy your class as much as we enjoy teaching it.
We welcome your suggestions and input.
RUN
FAST, RUN CLEAN..................................HAVE FUN!!!!
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INFORMATION
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