Agility for Huskies

[Blistering Wind]

I know the main reasons why Huskies are not good at agility (paying attention for one thing), but when you come across one that CAN and LOVES going through obsticals at the playground, how can you go about getting an agility trainer to take you seriously?

I've been wanting to do stuff like this with Lance for a long time, and we are constantly playing at the park when there aren't many kids around. Even when there are, he's great at paying attention. Shocker for a husky.

I called a person here who teaches agility and she laughed at me and said NOT A CHANCE!

Without even LOOKING at him.

[Moo]

Huskies not good at agility? Geez, huskies are great multi-skilled animals. There is one in my club, and one mal/husky cross, they do just fine.

I would look for and join a club in your area instead of finding a personal trainer. Instructors at blubs have usually had experience with more dogs and different breed specific issues anyways. Nobody asks questions, you go as a beginner, and if you've done puppy obedience, you're pretty much garunteed a spot. This includes brachycephalic breeds, which I sometimes wish they would hesitate at, but it's the handler's choice.

Then you prove to the world that there will be no wise cracks or generalizations.

The playground equipment is exactly how Kirby got started, and people said "He's a cotton-o-what?", but oh the looks on their faces when the fancy breed showed his speed.

You don't want a judgemental trainer anyways. Don't despair, good luck.

[lou3]

hmm thats a tough one - dye his coat and pretend he's a really big border collie? lol.

[GretaJack]

I guess I would have to go with what Moo said. Our kennel club has it right in their by-laws that all breeds, including mixed breeds, are allowed to participate in all classes offer with the exception of comformation training. All ages, as well as all abiliity/training levels. And out kennel club is sanctioned by the AKC. So I guess that is where I would start. And then go from there. Plus it is always cheaper to go through a club to get the basics and then you also have the proof when you approach a PT that you and your dog do show possibilities with continues training