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Johann's agility trial checklist!

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What do I take to an agility trial?

 

Lots of people ask me what gear I take to an agility trial.

If you are new to agility, you may not know what you need when you attend your first agility trial. So we put together this great checklist to make sure you are well prepared and have everything you need for your first, or many, trials to come!

Enjoy!

For the dog! 

  • Travel crate
  • Crate cover
  • Crate pads
  • Travel collar with tags, leash, and slip lead
  • Water and bowl
  • Poo bags
  • Brush, nail clippers and file
  • Toys
  • Clicker
  • The best dog treats I can find!
  • Cool coat or warm coat
  • Extra kibble

Dog agility in the news! 

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Trial gear! 

  • Shade tent
  • Tarp, stakes, bungee cords, hammer, spring clamps, duck tape
  • Shade panels
  • Fan and generator
  • Video camera, and digital camera
  • Blankets, towels, wash cloths
  • First aid kit
  • Ground cover/mat
  • Garbage bag
  • Chair
  • Spray water bottle

"It's one of the oldest jokes in agility!

Don't forget your dog!"

Fun agility photos! 

A Great Jump ! -- Dog Agility Trial by Bob Jagendorf

Koby at the Nationals by mphoenix

run Sweep by vizwhip

afghan agility by drburtoni

Border Collie - Agility Competition / Compétition d'agilité by Microcontroleur

NSDTR dog walk by vizwhip

Great agility books! 

Introduction to Dog Agility

Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 11/21/2008) Buy Now

All About Agility (Howell reference books)

Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008) Buy Now

When Pigs Fly!: Training Success with Impossible Dogs

Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 11/21/2008) Buy Now

Control Unleashed - Creating a Focused and Confident Dog

Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008) Buy Now

Success with One Jump

Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008) Buy Now

Cool stuff for cool dogs! 

Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for cool stuff for cool dogs!

We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog!

Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and agility gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!

And the best part is we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!

Great agility vids! 


AKC World Team Tryouts Pyr Sheps Day 2

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Carrie Jones and "Jive"

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Silvia Trkman - agility teams run at WC2007

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For my Mum! 

  • Cooler, food, water, soft drinks, snacks, ice packs
  • Sunscreen, aspirin, watch with stopwatch, tissues, money, cell phone and MP3 player
  • Event papers, height card
  • Pen and pencil, notepad
  • Rule books
  • Map to site
  • Extra clothes, rain pants and jacket.

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About JohannTheDog

Hi, I'm Johann! I have my own website, JohannTheDog.com, and Dog Blog.

I'm an agility dog, do herding when I get the chance, and help raise money for dog shelters and rescues.

Be sure and visit all my lenses and my other blogs - Rescue Me and Raise A Green Dog!



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