1. Did you start agility by taking classes? What were they like and how long was it before your dog started showing confidence on the obstacles?
2. IF YOU DIDN’T TAKE CLASSES: How did you train your dog for agility?
3. What was your dog’s worst obstacle when s/he first started? What did s/he do?
4. What was your first competition like? Do you remember your 1st time? Was your dog as confident at the competition as s/he was in training?
5. How long before you knew your dog was competition ready? What behaviors were you looking for?
6. What do you find most rewarding about agility? What do you find is most demanding?
7. Has your dog ever sustained any injuries from agility? What were they and how were they treated?
8. Have you won a title? What title was it and what was your time, class, and jump height?
9. Do you find agility is easier with older or younger dogs? smaller or larger dogs? Do you have any breed preference? What makes them better?
10. Why did you start agility? What sparked your interest in Dog Sport?

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