Have you ever watched in awe as a dog and its handler navigate a complex obstacle course with speed, precision, and breathtaking teamwork? Welcome to the thrilling world of dog agility!

Maybe you’ve watched your dog sprint around a park, leaping over logs, rocks, or other dogs, and thought, “Wow, my dog would probably be good at agility.”

I’m one of those people who likes to consider new possibilities when the New Year rolls around.

Did you ever notice how your dog learns some behaviors super fast and others not so much?

When most people think of working dogs, they think of police dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, detection dogs, hunting dogs, and dogs trained in protection work. In other words, dogs with an important job title.