Agility is a sport that was initiated by Peter Lewis and John Gilbert in Great Britain. Initially, it served as an attraction during breaks in equestrian competitions. Soon, on February 10, 1978, an agility show was organized at the prestigious Crufts Dog Show, as an attraction between obedience competitions and purebred dog shows. The show turned out to be a great success and was received with enthusiasm, so just two years after this event, the first regulations were developed by the British Kennel Club. In 1991, agility was officially recognized as a sport by the International Canine Federation and has been continuously developing ever since.

Agility is a sport that requires close cooperation between the handler and their dog, as the course is tackled together. The handler’s task is to memorize the sequence of the course, which consists of about 22 obstacles, and guide their dog through it in the right way, while the dog’s task is to overcome these obstacles according to their handler’s instructions. However, before this can happen, the handler must learn the rules of the sport and how to move around the course, which is not an easy task, and also teach their dog how to properly overcome individual obstacles, such as: jumps, tunnels, slaloms, palisades, bridges, swings, walls, circles, and long jumps. Speed and accuracy in overcoming the course are what counts. Agility requires both the handler and the dog to be healthy and in good physical condition. You need to show commitment and consistency to prepare yourself and your dog for competitions. This sport requires regular training and is difficult to practice anywhere without access to an obstacle course, although many elements can be worked out in a home garden