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Originally Posted by Micky
How old should dogs be to do agility training?
I will soon have 2 Chinese Cresteds and I see that this breed loves agility training. Already I can see with Sing Lung, my powder puff who is 11wks old, that he will need to be all he can be!! 
Micky |
They should be at least a year before you start training its pretty high impact and the jumping excetra could damage their joints and to compete they have to be 18 months.
But you can start the basics from any age - a good strong wait is essential, teach them to turn to the right and left on command.
If you wanted to get them used to the equipment, place poles on the floor for them to step over. Don't get them to jump or weave though as this could damage the growing bones etc.
You'll have great fun.