Big or small, any dog can participate in agility training. But, some breeds are better suited to the task, enjoying the fun of zipping through tunnels, leaping onto seesaws, and jumping over poles.

Many dogs have energy that a simple walk around the block cannot fully burn off. Active breeds especially need mental and physical challenges to stay engaged. Without outlets for that energy, boredom ...

Quincy stood on a ramp in the agility ring, his tail wagging nonstop and his gaze trained on his owner, Sharon Bouman. “See what I mean about our relationship?” Bouman said, pointing to the happy ...

Eyes ablaze with focus, the black-and-white dog heeds the start cue from her handler. She makes a jump, sprints up an A-frame, darts into a tunnel, shimmies through the weaves like a slalom skier, ...