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Show dogs need to be able to maneuver themselves gracefully and with speed. A lot of training is involved in getting a dog ready for a big dog show. In recent years professional dog show judges have been paying more attention the level of agility possessed by competing dogs. Jumping, running around cones and crawling are all required of dogs competing in dog shows in order for the judges to evaluate agility.
Many professional trainers recommend competitive pups take part in dog agility training. Agility training teaches a dog control in its movements. And also can teach specialized skills like jumping through hoops, crawling under logs and walking on the hind legs. Show judges say that dogs that have been through agility training perform much better than those who have not.
