We have started taking agility classes.

The dogs watching other dogs run.

Both Simon and Sadie are enrolled in agility classes right now and it has been so much  fun. This the the second time through the basic class for both of them. For Sadie it's because she last took the class in 2012 when we were just starting to learn how to train dogs. We figured a refresher course is a good idea and will help make sure she knows what she is doing and keep her safe. For Simon it's because when he took it last year he was to young to do a lot of the stuff because he wasn't finished growing yet so a lot of it will be all new to him.

So far it has just been basic stuff. Games to teach your dog to watch you and learn body awareness. Handling exercises for both the dog and the trainer so you and your dog gets used to the movements. We have also worked on tunnels and walking on the dog walk while it is laid down on the ground. I really enjoy this class because they take it nice and slow but they also give you stuff you can do at home even without agility equipment.

I get excited every Wednesday just waiting for the next class. I hope in the near future I will be able to start running agility with my dogs it just looks like so much fun.