sheena Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) My small town with a population of about 300, more with surrounding areas, is about to host the NSW Northern Region three day agility trial. We have great facilities, the weather is more reliable than on the coast & of course, good food at the local pub :laugh: We had a trial here last year & I was disappointed that not many of the locals came out to watch. Feedback was that they didn't even know it was on, not even the PostMaster. So this time I want to make up some posters & distribute them around, to entice more people to come along & enjoy a good day out. Who knows, we might even pick up some new members for the dog clubs in the region I need suggestions....apart from the obvious things like Name of event & date etc.....what words would you use to describe dog agility to the general public...some of whom have never heard of it. Edited May 27, 2013 by sheena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I usually describe it as being a bit like a cross between show jumping and obstacle course for dogs, with the handlers running with them instead of risding. That should work OK in your area, sheena - then maybe put a couple of specky pics in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I normally describe it as an obstacle course, and list the easy to describe obstacles such as jumps, tunnels and ramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 ^^ Yup: dog obstacle course to entice people? fast, daring, clever... dangerous? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Any more adjectives from a spectators point of view Remember, You have never seen dogs do agility before & this is your first impression :laugh: I remember my first word when I saw a dog do the weave poles on a video...was WOW Wish I had more agility photos in my file besides my own two BC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nawnim Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Dog showjumping but not only jumps. Also including a tunnel and a climbing frame. Fun to watch and requires highly trained dogs and skilful handlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 A test of speed and accuracy through an obstacle course - including.... ? Follow that up with a brief description of what they actually do, ie; the dogs are directed a a high speed by their handlers over jumps, through tunnels, weaves ... etc... top dogs competing from all over the state ...(or country).. People don't want to read an essay, they just want to know what the hell it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Wish I had more agility photos in my file besides my own two BC's. I think pictures are the best way to grab peoples attention and give them an idea very quickly what it is. I'm sure some DOLers would let you use some agility photos if you don't have many? I'm happy to donate some. Different breeds to show the variety is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 There are some photos in this album that you are welcome to use if you like :) It is from the Dog of the Year Finals for NSW in 2011, and a few from AD from memory. There are a pretty big range of breeds featured. Festival of Agility 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks guys Just wondering DC, how would I get a couple of photos from that list? & they are all copyrighted. FHRP...what if I PM you with my email address, if you have something a little different. Another question....instead of a Dog Walk, what would you call it??? Maybe High beam, or "walk the plank" :laugh: I'm having fun with this :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Sure, PM me your email address and I'll send something this evening :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Sure, PM me your email address and I'll send something this evening :) Done...thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podengo Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 In NZ... Tux wonder dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 There are some photos in this album that you are welcome to use if you like :) It is from the Dog of the Year Finals for NSW in 2011, and a few from AD from memory. There are a pretty big range of breeds featured. Festival of Agility 2011 DC...I tried to message you my email address, but maybe your mail box is full :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hmm... nobody ever sends me messages so I wouldn't have thought so :laugh: I'll message you my email address :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 a bunch of crazy dog people running excitedly around an obstacle course while their dog does all the work :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) a bunch of crazy dog people running excitedly around an obstacle course while their dog does all the work :p That's just about it, Pers :laugh: Thanks Delta Charlie & FHRP, for all the trouble you went to for me, love all your photos. I managed to get just the ones I needed off the internet & the project is finished almost...just waiting on final approval from up above :) When all the entries are in, I might even put it up here for all to see :laugh: Edited May 7, 2013 by sheena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I usually describe it as something like show jumping and obstacle course for a dog and handler. I'd probably send them this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFxbRtQvmMY (agility is not a sport - with some good handler wipe outs) and agility woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 and this one cos it's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=P9f5ds1PJVk why am I sitting up late watching this ??? What amazing braces !! I've not seen this before .. I'd go to watch those dogs having fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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