The dog is directed over
the obstacles by the handler who needs to rely on hand signals, body movements and verbal commands to help the dog clear the obstacles.
Not exact matches
Agility This is when a dog moves through an
obstacle course, i.e., contact
obstacles, tunnels, jump, etc., as guided
by his or her
handler.
In an agility trial, a dog demonstrates its agile nature and versatility
by following cues from the
handler through a timed
obstacle course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and other objects.
Agility trials demonstrate a dog's agile nature and versatility
by following cues from the
handler through a timed
obstacle course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles and other objects.
An agility team consists of a dog and a
handler running an
obstacle course designed
by the judge.
It is against the rules for spectators to assist or coach the
handler / dog team
by, for example, yelling out the correct
obstacle order from the sidelines.
Agility — a
handler directs a dog through an
obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy Obedience Trials — Obedience competitions begin with exercises that attest to the dog's good manners — walking on a leash at the owner's side, standing to be touched
by a stranger, sitting and lying down with distractions, and coming when called.