I'm interested in getting involved in dog agility or other type of training for my dog near Detroit Michigan

Question

My dog is only 4 months old, but eventually I would like to get involved in something like agility training. She is a Labradoodle and has lots of energy, I think this would be good for her.

Looking for information on local clubs or training that would be available

Answer 1

My dog drove me to agility. As a mix, you can compete in NADAC, UKC, ASCA or USDAA. (Also DOCNA or CPE, which aren't currently in my area, but maybe yours.) I found finding training was hard, as I used the Yellow Pages. Most trainers, I found, don't advertise there, and those that do, really didn't do agility themselves. I trained mostly on my own using books, websites, training tapes, and learned some bad habits and didn't have certain equipment, then, so that's are weakness, still. When I competed, I met people and begged for a trainer! Here's a better way, with what I know now. If you go to the organization websites,you can look for trials happening in your area. (You've got time, as what your puppy really needs right now is obedience training, so training and competing will be more successful.) There is a trial chairman to contact. You can e-mail them and ask their advice. You can go to the trial---visiting without you puppy, you can watch and learn and ask questions. You can even help out and will learn a lot. I finally found my best trainer by asking around at trials, and observed who I didn't want! Also, if you go to Yahoo Groups there are sooooo many agility groups you can join. People are often asking where they can get training. You can even search and see if there's a group by your location. One of my groups is midwestagility. It stretches wide, but I don't think as far NE as you. It's to give you an idea. Also, you can go to www.cleanrun.com (agility website and great magazine.) You can order backissues. They had a Special Focus issue all about Puppies and agility. I'd suggest getting that. Good luck. Stay with it; it is fun!

Answer 2

It is not to early to prepare your puppy for agility, just don't let her start jumping before a year. Some clubs have puppy agility classes, and there are some good books that can help you prepare her, try at dogwise.com.

There is AKC agility as well as NADAC. Be aware, you will not be able to show AKC being your dog is a crossbreed, but you can show at a NADAC trial, and there are differences in the obstacles. Even if you are not interested in trials now, you may change your mind, so try to find a club that trials with NADAC. All the clubs in my area trial AKC.

Look for training clubs in the phone book, and then go and watch a couple classes.

Answer 3

Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://bitly.im/aMPqj

A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

Answer 4

Try your local yellow pages for obedience trainers in your area, and perhaps some breeders, since they may have some of their dogs in homes that compete. They will sometimes know of a local agility practice group that may or may not be an official club.

Also contact NADAC (North American Dog Agility Council) and check out what is available.
http://www.nadac.com/

Answer 5

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Answer 6

ask the vet.