MCDC in the NewsDog Agility Course In Marmora Arena
By Jan Fenato
(published in April, 2007 in “The Shield”, Marmora Edition) Marmora - If it's Tuesday, this must be Dog Agility night at the Marmora Arena. April 24, as every Tuesday, saw the agility course components being hauled out and put in place. Jerry Roy of the Marmora Cup Dog Club oversees the evening with the help of his clever dog Kandy who runs through the course flawlessly. She's been enjoying this activity for about a year. Meanwhile, John Langley's dog Penny is just beginning to understand that she's supposed to go under, over, through and around all the different obstacles in her path.
Dog Agility is something we hear more and more about these days. While it's not exactly a sport for people, it certainly does give owners a workout. It's a social outing for the dogs too and it's not a had way to get to know other dog lovers in town. A chance to take your dog during the mornings on Tuesdays may also become available.
For more information about dog agility in Marmora, call Jerry Roy at 613-472-2381. Each dog goes at his or her own pace. It's not a competition. Even if your dog isn't the smartest dog on the block, he or she will eventually get through the course successfully - it just takes practice. And, most importantly, man's best friend loves it. They all agreed when asked – Rouff!
Dog Agility Course In Marmora Arena
By Jan Fenato
(published in “The Shield”, Marmora Edition) Marmora - If it's Tuesday, this must be Dog Agility night at the Marmora Arena. April 24, as every Tuesday, saw the agility course components being hauled out and put in place. Jerry Roy of the Marmora Cup Dog Club oversees the evening with the help of his clever dog Kandy who runs through the course flawlessly. She's been enjoying this activity for about a year. Meanwhile, John Langley's dog Penny is just beginning to understand that she's supposed to go under, over, through and around all the different obstacles in her path. Dog Agility is something we hear more and more about these days. While it's not exactly a sport for people, it certainly does give owners a workout. It's a social outing for the dogs too and it's not a had way to get to know other dog lovers in town. A chance to take your dog during the mornings on Tuesdays may also become available. For more information about dog agility in Marmora, call Jerry Roy at 613-472-2381. Each dog goes at his or her own pace. It's not a competition. Even if your dog isn't the smartest dog on the block, he or she will eventually get through the course successfully - it just takes practice. And, most importantly, man's best friend loves it. They all agreed when asked – Rouff!
By Gabriella Hamley (Published on October 6, 2006 in both "The Community Press" and "The Shield") MCDC members consider themselves very fortunate that the Club has invested in agility equipment. Mostly novices to the sport, we have discovered that agility is the most fun you can have with your dog. |
