In recent years, the sport has exploded in popularity across Europe and the United States, as well as in Australia and New Zealand. A number of national and international organizations have arisen as well to provide standards for formal competition. Agility is an activity where a handler guides a dog through an obstacle course which includes jumps, tunnels, ramps, weave poles, and the teeter-totter. Successful traversal of the course requires training of the obstacles and off-leash control by the handler. Training in agility is a fun way to stimulate your dog's mind and build confidence.
Agility is also an excellent outlet for high-energy or working dogs.
At Companion Dog Training, agility classes are offered as fun, noncompetitive group training classes. Dogs of all sizes and shapes are welcome. All dogs are required to have current rabies vaccinations. In addition, as most handling in agility is off-leash, dogs must be able to demonstrate basic obedience training.