I’ve been taking my shelter dog, Dante, to agility class for the past year. For those of you that don’t know, agility is a sport where the dog and owner have to maneuver a series of obstacles as a team. The obstacles can include jumps, ramps, weave poles, and tunnels. It’s been a great way for Dante and I to have fun and strengthen our relationship. It’s even helped him get over some growly dog issues he’s had.

As I was driving home from class tonight I couldn’t get Sasha, a DDR dog, out of my mind. Sasha would be the PERFECT agility dog! She’s athletic, focused, motivated, and is a wonderfully balanced dog. (This is one of Lori’s “go to” dog testers when introducing new dogs to the pack.) Sasha’s been with Lori for about two years now. Before that she was with another rescue, and before that, the East Valley shelter. That’s a lot of bouncing around for a young dog! And that seems to be the only “problem” with her…she has a lot of energy and bounces around. Sasha would thrive in a sport like agility! High-energy dogs need a place to channel their energy and agility is a great combination of physical and mental stimulation.

Ok, so maybe you’re thinking, “but I don’t want to do agility, so maybe Sasha isn’t the right dog for me.” Not so fast. While Sasha’s athleticism and brains make her a great candidate for agility or other dog sports, Sasha would be perfectly happy going to the dog park, hiking, running, or going on long walks. She is a great dog that is ready for a forever home. And you never know, she just might inspire you to give agility a try.

To schedule a meeting email lori@modernica.net.