More than any event, this is the ultimate test of athleticism, demanding blinding speed, amazing agility, and breathtaking balance.
Competitors race through slalom gates, over hurdles, through tunnels and across balance beams.
Dogs are timed, and deductions made for the slightest faults on the course. Courses are set up for each event by the judges, and they vary from one Incredible Dog Challenge to another to keep dogs from learning to navigate the course through repetition. Popular with audiences, the agility course is one of the most honored measurements of a dog's training and abilities. Purina has created a special animation of a sample agility course to demonstrate all the different skills these incredible dogs must master to pass muster in this event. You will need Flash software to view the presentation.