Agility - Any Preparation Required

***Rivsky*** · 01-04-2007, 04:01 AM

River and I are going to give agility a try this year and I was just wondering if there are any physical checks/tests that should be done before we start just to make sure he's suitable for it.

The only thing I know is that they can't be overweight - which he isn't. Other than that is there anything else I should be looking out for? Is a vet check up recommended? Are there any special dietary requirements to help prevent joint/muscle strains etc?

sammy · 01-04-2007, 08:37 AM

How old is he? Mostly you just want to make sure his growth plates are closed which is usually at around a year but varies between breeds.

01-04-2007, 04:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
*Rivsky* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 3,869 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 145	Agility - Any Preparation Required River and I are going to give agility a try this year and I was just wondering if there are any physical checks/tests that should be done before we start just to make sure he's suitable for it. The only thing I know is that they can't be overweight - which he isn't. Other than that is there anything else I should be looking out for? Is a vet check up recommended? Are there any special dietary requirements to help prevent joint/muscle strains etc?

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01-04-2007, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
sammy herding dog lover Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: western canada Posts: 1,089 Rep Power: 115	How old is he? Mostly you just want to make sure his growth plates are closed which is usually at around a year but varies between breeds.

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