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Paula:
I got my westie for my 14th birthday, and trained her myself, she has been very
stubborn but a good challenge. Although she doesn't do agility at the moment, she
has been known to follow me over jumps when I'm jumping my horse. Agility is
definitely the thing for her and we are looking for agility classes in our area.
Lizzie:
Some dogs are not very good but they can become amazing breeds for more activities!
Westie Owner:
I am 12 and I have a westie. I trained him myself and have won
obedience awards
with him. I am doing agility with him and he is very capable. He can do
every item
in the course but he is slightly stubborn but he is very fast.
I think westies can
be great agility dogs, they just need time to learn and a very patient
owner!
Annie:
Westies are good dogs as my daughter,
who is 11,
has trained a westie
so he can
jump, go over the dog walk, go through weaves and go through any sort of
tunnel.
Westie Handler:
Although he is not entered in competitions
yet (not old enough!) is doing really
well in training and loves it.
Westie Handler:
Re: 'Would you recommend this type of dog for
agility?' I answered yes because Westies are definitely
physically capable of agility, and are a lot of fun to run. They
certainly benefit from the training, as there are so many Westies
out there but so few people actually do any training with them.
However, while they are capable of agility, I don't believe they
have as much potential as other breeds as they can be a bit
stocky and aren't built on springs the way for example Jack
Russells appear to be! |