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Post by DogGoneGood on Jan 8, 2008 18:17:37 GMT -5
DOG AGILITY Dog Agility is a fast paced, addicting sport that keeps both owner and dog active and running! It consists of an array of obstacle equipement that shows a dogs ability to climb, jump, weave, balance, scramble and more! The object of Agility is accomplishing the course in both accuracy and time. There are different levels and games to compete in at Agility Trials. It is always important to train your dog properlly, slowly building their confience and make sure they do each obstacle properlly for safety reasons. |
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Post by DogGoneGood on Apr 26, 2009 14:35:04 GMT -5
The Obstacles: Agility Association of Canada Rules and Regulations V 1.0.1 Appendix C
Obstacle Construction Standards General: All obstacles shall be of solid construction and must meet the following specifications to be approved for use at an AAC sanctioned agility trial. Furthermore, all obstacles must be constructed with the safety of the dog foremost in mind. All surfaces shall be free of sharp or hazardous edges and all parts of an obstacle that may contact a dog's pads through normal performance shall be constructed, painted etc. so that they shall not damage the dogs pads. Obstacles may be an colour with the exception of the contact obstacles, which must have yellow contact zones with the rest of the obstacle being painted a contrasting colour and the table top, which must be a light/reflective colour so that the surface does not get excessively hot. These obstacles shall be painted with an exterior paint and treated with an anti-slip additive. The allowed variance for all specified dimensions shall be plus or minus five percent (5%) Obstacle Heights:The following table shows the required obstacle heights and widths: Table II - Obstacle Heights: | Dog Height: (at withers) | ____Jump:___ | ____Broad Jump:___ | _Double Bar:_ | Table: | A-Frame: |
| Height: | Width: | Height: | # of Boards: | Width | Height | Height: |
[/td][td]Height:[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Over 21"[/td][td]26"[/td][td]52"[/td][td]8"[/td][td]5[/td][td]15"[/td][td]26"[/td][td]26"[/td][td]6'3"[/td][/tr] [tr][td]21" or less but over 16":[/td][td]22"[/td][td]44"[/td][td]8"[/td][td]5[/td][td]15"[/td][td]22"[/td][td]22"[/td][td]6'3"[/td][/tr] [tr][td]16" or less but over 12"[/td][td]16"[/td][td]32"[/td][td]6"[/td][td]3[/td][td]12"[/td][td]16"[/td][td]16"[/td][td]5'6"[/td][/tr] [tr][td]12" or less[/td][td]10"[/td][td]20"[/td][td]4"[/td][td]2[/td][td]8"[/td][td]10"[/td][td]10"[/td][td]5'6"[/td][/tr] [/table][/center] Tabel II Continued - Obstacle Heights
Ascending Spread Jump | Dog Height at withers | Width: | ____Poles at:____ |
| Over 21" | 26" | 26", 22", 16", 10", 6" | | 21" or less but over 16" | 22" | 22", 16", 10", 6" | | 16" or less but over 12" | 16" | 16", 10", 6" | | 12" or less | 10" | 10", 6" |
- Jump height is measured from the ground to the top of the pole;
- All widths are measured from teh outside of pole to outside of pole (not centre to centre);
- Jumps must have a six (6) inch cup to accommodate the Veterans/Special classes;
- A ten (10) inch table may be used for 16" dogs jumping six inches (6 in);
- A ten (10) inch table may be used for 16" dogs and twenty-two (22) inch table for 26" dogs, at the Judge's discretion. This applies to all classes.
More Obstacle Heights and Regulations from the AAC Rules and Regulations... For more information about Agility you can check out the following links... they are general information about the sport, about training and trialing, as well as organizations. If you have any website links that you would like to be added, please let me know! |
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Post by kabom on Aug 23, 2011 4:52:17 GMT -5
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