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the ramp moves descending with them), Weave Poles, to have their dogs jump at an appropriate height. This
at least 6 (where your chow weaves through poles), is important with chows, as I think the required heights
Closed Tunnel, Double Bar Jump ( 2 horizontal bars on for chows are too high! 18 inches is too tall for most
top and 2 crossed bars below), Broad Jump, Triple Bar chows and the point of the jumps, in my opinion,
jump (3 ascending bars). should be to demonstrate the ability to jump on
My chows, Bronwyn and Jolie, loved the Dog Walk, command. Both of the chows I trained in agility tore
Seesaw, A-Frame, and the open Tunnel. The jumps their cruciate ligament while training! So ACT sounds
were the problem. Under the current agility rules, like a more chow friendly performance event.
your chow has to have been measured with a wicket by I would encourage you to visit the AKC site and read
a certified official (availavle at most agility trials) and the rules on ACT and to attend an ACT trial just to
receive a jump height card. This is not required to see the requirements performed, which is advisable for
enter an ACT class. Handlers are merely encouraged Rally and Obedience events as well.
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