The dog days of summer are here, and the Santa Maria Kennel Club is hosting its sixth annual Dog Agility Trial on Aug. 7 and 8 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge.
Dogs and handlers will have to negotiate an obstacle course of jumps, weave poles, tunnels, A-frames, teeter-totters, dog walks, and a pause table within a specific time. Participants will compete in three games: Standard, Jumpers with Weaves, and FAST.
The event is open to all purebred and mixed-breed dogs registered with the American Kennel Club, and consists of three skill levels: novice (beginner), open (intermediate), and excellent.
Both days will begin at 8:15 a.m. with the first dog on the line and run until approximately 3:30 p.m. Non-competing dogs are welcome, but must be well behaved and on a leash at all times while at the trial site.
For more information, e-mail dogsports@santamariakennelclub.org or visit the Santa Maria Kennel Club online at santamariakennelclub.org.
This article appears in Jul 29 – Aug 5, 2010.