South Plains Obedience Training Club and Clovis-Portales Kennel Club AKC Agility Trials August 16, 2012

The South Plains Obedience Training Club of Lubbock and Clovis-Portales Kennel Club will be hosting four days of American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Agility Trials this November. The event will be held at the Mallet Event Center and Arena in Levelland on August 16th thru 19th. Trial hours will start at 8:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. each day. Approximately 150 purebred and mixed breed dogs from surrounding states will be competing at this event. Many of which are the top agility trained dogs in the country.

Agility is one of the newest AKC events and is open to every breed and mixed breed dogs. Dogs must be at least one year old to compete. In an Agility Trial a dog demonstrates its ability to negotiate a complex course that will include a walk over a bridge, jumping through objects, going through tunnels, weaving through a line of poles and pausing on command. There are different height categories so each dog is tested fairly on the course. Each exhibitor and dog team will be judged at one of 3 different levels of competition; Novice, Open or Excellent. The dogs competing in these classes are working toward AKC Agility titles.

There will be free canine educational material available at these trials. No admission fee will be charged for this fun filled and educational event. Agility is a fast paced sport that is exciting for the dog, handlers and spectators. Don’t miss it! For more information call 535-3794 or email at spotc@compuserve.com. No unentered dogs will be allowed at this event.

Official Website: http://www.spotc.org