Tons of Trialing Information

Agility Virgin Information

aka Things to Know for Your First [or second or third …] Trial

If you are thinking about entering your first agility trial, then besides the anxiety that comes with wondering just what your dog is going to do out there “in public,” you probably also have tons of questions. This information is based primarily on a document created by an Ottawa agility group. I must admit, however, that it was also a result of my own LACK of trial experience [I’d run my old dog in 3 trials to date] and therefore was a kind of therapy for me as I tried to find answers to some of the many questions that worried me! I figured that if I knew all the answers to all the questions, I would pass the test and the trial experience would be perfect. HA HA HA [Can you a tell I am a teacher!)

The topics covered are listed below.  Just click on the topic you are interested in and it will take you to that page of information.

Best wishes from Maggie's "Mom"

• What is the AAC?: Because this trial is an AAC sanctioned trial!

• Are You Ready for an AAC Trial?: The Very Basics

• How do I register my dog with the AAC?: Zelda is READY!

• What is a “Q”?: I thought we were running for fun?

• What is a “Title”?: Are we being graded??

• What is a “Premium”?: That’s new jargon!

• How do I fill out the Premium?: What goes in all those boxes?
• What are Regular, Specials, Veterans?: Aren’t we all special?
• Where are the AAC Trials happening?: I want to go!
• Can I withdraw from a Trial I have entered?: I need out!
• What should I bring to the Trial?: The Kitchen Sink?
• What do I do at the Trial?: Getting Ready
• What do I do at the Trial?: Getting Set
• What do I do at the Trial?: GO!
• What do I do at the Trail: Oops, that wasn’t a great run …
• What are the Trial Volunteer Positions?: They /We NEED you!
• What are Judges responsible for? What Judges Like to See [or not]!
• Trial Etiquette aka Let’s All Play Nice