During dog agility events, handlers walk the course without their dogs to develop strategies for guiding them through various obstacles. Since its debut at Crufts in 1978, dog agility has blossomed into a popular competition, with 5,500 registered handlers and 9,000 dogs participating in events sanctioned by the Kennel Club. Events comprise two course types: jumping and agility, and welcome competitors of all skill levels. Handlers, mostly over 40, face challenges as they must navigate complex courses where even the slightest errors can lead to elimination.
Before every dog agility event, human handlers walk the course without their dogs to strategize how to guide them through various obstacles.
The introduction of dog agility at Crufts in 1978 has led to 5,500 registered handlers and 9,000 competing dogs in Kennel Club events.
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