Agility

Hello,

I just joined this great online group and have a question for any of you experienced owners out there. I just got a Pembroke Corgi for Christmas and am SO in love with her. I have owned dogs in the past, but this is my first Corgi. I am planning on doing agility with her. Of course at this point we are just in a puppy obedience class. Everything I have read says that they should be a year old before we begin training for agility so they are physically developed. Are you guys in agreement with this theory? I know she does need to have the basic obedience skills down but I am so excited to get started with her I was hoping I could start sooner than a year. I have a training facility in mind but do any of you Michiganders have any suggestions? I am kind of between Port Huron and Detroit areas. Thanks.

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Comment by Yuki & Ellie on January 16, 2013 at 10:52am: You definitely should wait until at least one year old, as you need to give your pup time to grow. Practicing jumps before one year of age puts your pup at risk for joint/bone problems down the road. Most agility instructors will not allow you to train jumping until your dog is at least one year old.

Comment by Abbey & Anne on January 16, 2013 at 10:48am: Sorry, I cannot answer your question as I, too, am a new Corgi owner. But I adore your puppy. Good luck