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Dear All,
I know some folks here participate in agility with their hounds. Our trainer has suggested starting in agility with Lily. The basic class is just really a confidence building class. But I have some health concerns.
With hounds being so front end heavy, should I be concerned about the affects of agility on Lily's joints later in her life.
She is 1 year old now and in good condition, she gets an hour of exercise each day but that is flat work.
I realize the jumps are adjusted for the height of the dogs she won't be asked to jump something a GSD could jump.
But I wanted to seek the advice of those of you who have particpated in agility with their hounds and ask if I need to be concerned about her joints to the point of not participating with her.
Thanks in advance.
I know some folks here participate in agility with their hounds. Our trainer has suggested starting in agility with Lily. The basic class is just really a confidence building class. But I have some health concerns.
With hounds being so front end heavy, should I be concerned about the affects of agility on Lily's joints later in her life.
She is 1 year old now and in good condition, she gets an hour of exercise each day but that is flat work.
I realize the jumps are adjusted for the height of the dogs she won't be asked to jump something a GSD could jump.
But I wanted to seek the advice of those of you who have particpated in agility with their hounds and ask if I need to be concerned about her joints to the point of not participating with her.
Thanks in advance.