Agility question

[Jamie]

How long would it take to prepare a pug for their first agility competition??

[jwestoverpug]

Jamie,

It really depends on the dog, the trainer and your expectations. As long as you're not the sort of person (I already know you're not ) who will only be happy if you qualify and possibly place, I'd say it can be done in 6 months...most are ready to run "jumpers with weaves" courses even sooner...maybe 4 months if you work at everyday and already have a solid foundation.

If you're thinking about nationals...Go for it! It's a tiny trial. Abby's going to be just a bit too young, if she were old enough, I'd enter her in a heartbeat, even if we had to run past certain obstacles.

Jesse

[Jamie]

I was thinking about trying to get Nixon ready in time for Nationals!! I think I may go for it, assuming I can get into some lessons relatively soon. Thanks for your advice!! Now I need to go read about the different levels, etc. :0)

[Jamie]

How do we get a jump card for Nixon (assuming we go thru with this)??

[bugs]

I have a question on this too. Jill has been doing agility for about 1 1/2, I want to try a compition but nothing to serous or anything she is only on level 2 in classes. She doesnt even know how to weave yet (she is getting there) I dont know why but they teach weaves last for some stupid reason.

[jwestoverpug]

You'll get measured at your first trial, AKC sends it for you, and you'll get your official height card in the mail a few weeks later. You'll just need to be measured every time until you have a height card. Just measure them yourselves so that you know what height to enter. Most pugs end up jumping 12" reg or 8" preferred.

Jesse

[eclecticmk]

I only started Molly in agility in January and we will be ready for Nationals! She is already faster than me....

[Pugsleigh]

That is amazing news.
You have one very ambitious pug Margie.