Truth be known, though, they are kind of fun for both the human and canine varieties. The audience at the Grand Traverse Kennel Club Dog Expo on Saturday at the Grand Traverse Mall cheered and occasionally chuckled as dogs made their way sometimes successfully through the agility test, which is similar to a large obstacle course. It was more of a chance to practice skills and show the community what the local kennel club is all about. It takes about 16 weeks of initial training to get ready for a novice show. The truth be told, though, it's not so much the dogs that need training.
Any dog can learn it.
A lot of this really has to do with the handler. A variety of dog sports were on display Saturday including obedience, conformation, parading and fly ball, a relatively new addition for the local kennel. Peters said a pure love of dogs motivates most trainers. And, she said, it gets in your blood. You are just so proud of your dog you just want to show them off.