my dog is four and a half is it too late to try agility training?

MB princess of BM · 24-10-09, 09:58

I don't want to compete I just think she would like it.

bcdawgma44 · 27-10-09, 20:02

Not too late at all, as long as your dog is healthy & in good weight. I didn't start any Agility training with my old Border Collie boy until he was 5 yrs old. Before that he had just been my daughter's pet & our ranch dog. He competed until he was 10 1/2yrs old & truly loved every run. I really miss that big red man. My older Border Collie girl is 10 yrs old now & still competing at the top of her game. Agility helps to keep the older dogs in shape & keeps their minds sharp too.

HappyTails · 29-10-09, 04:40

Dogs are always eager to please their owner. Depending on your dog, if its energy level is there for agility training, go for it. It is a great stimulator for dogs and yours would be very happy I am sure. Let us know how it goes, Happy Tails, KerryK. www.whiskerwall.com

Coopers Mom · 11-11-09, 19:10

As long as your dog is healthy, sure go for it!! I think it would be great fun for you both!!

tiptoptraining · 13-11-09, 05:20

Nope, not too late to start. Find a training class that you're comfortable with, and prepare to get addicted! Enter your zipcode at www.googility.com to find agility trainers, clubs, etc near you.

Suzie · 03-12-09, 11:33

its never too late start now with the basics

Santa Basset · 12-12-09, 04:10

Heck no. Rosie and Rainbow didn't start until they were nearly 6, Rainbow competed until she was 10, Rosie is competing at 8.

Have fun!

Tess is my BC! · 31-01-10, 03:10

No it's not too late.
It's great fun and Tess was over a year before i started with her.
Have fun!

24-10-09, 09:58	#1
MB princess of BM Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	my dog is four and a half is it too late to try agility training? I don't want to compete I just think she would like it.

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27-10-09, 20:02	#2
bcdawgma44 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Not too late at all, as long as your dog is healthy & in good weight. I didn't start any Agility training with my old Border Collie boy until he was 5 yrs old. Before that he had just been my daughter's pet & our ranch dog. He competed until he was 10 1/2yrs old & truly loved every run. I really miss that big red man. My older Border Collie girl is 10 yrs old now & still competing at the top of her game. Agility helps to keep the older dogs in shape & keeps their minds sharp too.

29-10-09, 04:40	#3
HappyTails Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Dogs are always eager to please their owner. Depending on your dog, if its energy level is there for agility training, go for it. It is a great stimulator for dogs and yours would be very happy I am sure. Let us know how it goes, Happy Tails, KerryK. www.whiskerwall.com

11-11-09, 19:10	#4
Coopers Mom Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	As long as your dog is healthy, sure go for it!! I think it would be great fun for you both!!

13-11-09, 05:20	#5
tiptoptraining Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9	Nope, not too late to start. Find a training class that you're comfortable with, and prepare to get addicted! Enter your zipcode at www.googility.com to find agility trainers, clubs, etc near you.

03-12-09, 11:33	#6
Suzie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 39	its never too late start now with the basics

12-12-09, 04:10	#7
Santa Basset Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10	Heck no. Rosie and Rainbow didn't start until they were nearly 6, Rainbow competed until she was 10, Rosie is competing at 8. Have fun!

31-01-10, 03:10	#8
Tess is my BC! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	No it's not too late. It's great fun and Tess was over a year before i started with her. Have fun!