Great book, everything you need to know. How to make obsticals and
agility speak are great!

Great book, everything you need to know. How to make obsticals and
agility speak are great!

This book is a great resourse for those who are interested in agility, but don't know where to start, or those beginners looking for some pointers and training tips. I also really enjoyed chapter 21 "Minding Your Agility Manners" which tells you what to expect at competition, and how to avoid doing anything considered faux pas.

A bit heavy handed on promoting Ag training, but the enthusiasm is real and the advice and information extensive and invaluable.

I thought this book was really a great overview of dog agility training. The author does a really nice job of describing the kind of dog that works best with a agillity along with exact training exercies and other helpful books, clubs, and web sites. I felt this book was a fantastic source for dog lovers whether you want to train for fun or train for competition.

We bought this book on the suggestion of an agility dog trainer that we met at an agility trial. This book gives you all the ins and outs to dog agility as well as great training tips. I also loved all the color pictures showing dogs in action. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in getting into dog agility.

This is a great first book for people who want to learn how to do agility with their dogs. It is insightful, thoughtful and thorough. The author writes as though she is talking to a real person. You can tell she really enjoys working with her dogs and sharing the world of agility with others.

A very easy to understand book for the beginner written in plain english. Plenty of highlighted boxes and tables to explain key points.

The book gives you information on each obstacle as well as how events are run and what to do if you want to enter an event.

There is also a chapter on etiquette that a lot more people need to read!

I have a little toy poodle who seems to fit the bill for an agility dog. Even his caveat about poodles having a sense of humor and doing the unexpected in the show ring is right on the mark.

We bought this book just for something to have fun with our poodle with. We're going to set up a little agility ring in the backyard to channel some of this pup's energy.

Easy to use book for getting started with agility.Nice tips for building your own course rather than spending hundreds on pre made. I would definately recommend it.

Well written and easy to understand introduction to the sport of competition dog agility. My wife trains our Irish Setter in obedience and I got the book for her. She says that it is very user friendly and has given her the confidence to try this new sport with our Setter.

Bought for daughter to go with Kygen Agility kit... fun book with easy instruction and lots of pictures... easily recommend for begining agility.

I haven't finished this book yet, but so far I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have learned so much about the sport. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in getting involved in agility.

This was purchased in conjunction with 2 other beginners agility books.

It is helping me a lot in training both my dog and me as we start down the agility road.

This book is wonderful. Easy to read and understand. Excellent color photos (not illustrations) that help explain and visualize each obstacle that is taught. Perfect first book for anyone interested in learning about dog agility. Thank you Laurie for writing this book!

This book is wonderful. Easy to read and understand. Excellent color photos (not illustrations) that help explain and visualize each obstacle that is taught. Perfect first book for anyone interested in learning about dog agility. Thank you Laurie for writing this book!

Great bundle of information. Not only does it show you how to train your dog, it also provides a wealth of information on the sport itself (ie, organizations that host trials; how to get an unregistered dog indefinite listing privilege with AKC; what to expect at your first trial; how to build your own equipment, etc.) The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and alternative instructions are given to fit different circumstances. All of the cautions, tips, summary charts, and photos set this book apart. I highly recommend it - even if you are in an agility class. It is an excellent reference.

Looks fine, but have not yet had an opportunity to get very far with it.

Driving in through the desert a couple years ago, we found a border collie mix who was in great need of food and water. Long story short...he and my 12 year old son are together all the time now. Being a very smart dog, he needs entertainment and to be challenged. My daughter gave this to her brother for his birthday. It has been wonderful!

The pictures are very clear and go along with descriptions and directions. My son did a report for school using this book, and he has had an awful lot of fun working with his dog on the various tricks. The book is clear enough that a 12 year old can figure it out, but is thorough enough to be informative for adults. We have learned so much with this book. It tells the history of dog agility, how to get started teaching your dog, how to do advanced tricks, and how to build the obsticles.

This is a wonderful book to get you started with dog agility. It is also detailed enough to keep you busy with many different activities that will entertain both you and your dog.

If you only get one dog agility book, this is the book for you. My son and I HIGHLY recommend this book!

This book is a great resource for people learning Agility! It is user friendly, easy and fun to read, and incredibly helpful with specific advice and instructions.

This book is a great resource for people learning Agility! It is user friendly, easy and fun to read, and incredibly helpful with specific advice and instructions.

Very well written and organized for fundamental training. I would recommend this book to beginner agility handlers through experienced handlers.

This book is a great guide to beginning agility. Even if you and your dog are taking classes, this is a great re-enforcement of what is taught in the class. It will prevent costly errors in training for the beginner. Not only does the book explain what to do, it explains what not to do and why. I found this book to be very helpful for me.

This book is a great guide to beginning agility. Even if you and your dog are taking classes, this is a great re-enforcement of what is taught in the class. It will prevent costly errors in training for the beginner. Not only does the book explain what to do, it explains what not to do and why. I found this book to be very helpful for me.

This book is for every one who has even thought about agility, wondered what the heck agility was, or even for those who have competed in this addictive sport.

It is written clearly, concisely and with great photos emphasizing the actions being described.

Try it, you'll like it.

Not only are the illustrations well done but the text is excellent. Leach is able to explain the sport and various training methods in a comprehensive and humorous way.

Very helpful book for people new to agility. I enjoyed it. Easy to understand, good pictures, and GREAT instructions for building some equipment.

This is an easy to follow guide to training your dog in the sport of agility. It is also useful to the spectator who would like to understand the fine points of running an agility course. The instructions are clear, with good quality photos that show the dogs in action. There are highlighted boxes calling attention to important points, and tips on how to handle problems that crop up in training. All of the training is positive, and stress is put on having fun with your dog. The author shows a sense of humor that is a necessity when working with dogs! I enjoyed this book.