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Many people think that a dog agility course is simply a test of a dog’s physical capabilities. Fitness is obviously at a premium in agility competitions, but it takes more than a finely tuned body to excel. In order to get through a course in competition, which is arranged differently every time, the dog must learn to obey the commands of the trainer.
Not only must the dog be able to listen on the move, they also need to be able to gain their composure in the middle of competition. So when you’re training a dog, don’t neglect the mental aspect of the regimen. Obstacles like the dog agility teeter and the pause table require a combination of mental and physical toughness.
