Jumps are just one obstacle a dog must clear in an agility competition
Agility is a sport that requires dogs to complete an obstacle course. Dogs must meet certain requirements at each obstacle, and the dog with the fastest time wins the competition.
Finding Agility Equipment in Utah
Agility courses are made up of jumps, A-frames, tables, seesaws, weave poles, hoops, chutes and tunnels. Dog agility clubs in Utah have this equipment available for rent, practice and competition.
American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the largest and most prestigious dog club in the United States, with close to 5,000 affiliate clubs that adhere to AKC regulations. The AKC recognizes four agility clubs in Utah.
Agility Clubs in Northern Utah
The Salt Lake City area is home to more than five dog agility clubs, including Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club, Great Salt Lake Dog Training Club, Group IV Terrier Club of Salt Lake, Intermountain Kennel Club, Inc. and Wasatch Agility.
Agility Training
The Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club, located in Ogden, Utah, is both a dog club and a training facility. It offers beginning, intermediate and advanced agility training.
Agility Competitions
Dog clubs such as the Intermountain Kennel Club, Great Salt Lake Dog Training Club and Wasatch Agility host agility competitions annually in Utah. The agility trials hosted by these clubs are recognized by the American Kennel Club or the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA).
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