Dog Related Links and Resources

Local All Breed Dog Clubs
National Dog Clubs
Local Agility Dog Clubs and Resources

Dog References and Resources
The Merck Veterinary Manual
a comprehensive veterinary reference book available online free of charge.
American Animal Hospital Association
site with an extensive Pet Care Library, including pet first aid information
Dog Infomat
an excellent source of general dog-related information

Agility Resources

Dog Agility Resources

Obstacle Construction The Minnesota 4-H Dog Agility Committee recommends the book "Construction Plans for Dog Agility Obstacles" by Kenneth Tatsch.  It will give you specific plans on how to build each piece of equipment.

The book is available from the United States Dog Agility Association.  It may also be available at local book stores or pet stores.

** Be sure to follow the Minnesota Obstacle Construction Standards (found in the MN 4-H Dog Agility Rules and Guidelines-Revised 2005).**

Resource List

United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA)
PO Box 850955
Richardson, TX 75085-0955

Visit their website at: http://www.usdaa.com/

A variety of helpful items are available. A complete list is available by writing to them. Some of the more valuable resources are:
USDAA Official Rules and Regulations
Construction Plans for Dog Agility Obstacles by Kenneth Tatsch
Agility Score Sheets and Score pads
You may also write for information about how your 4-H program can hold a licensed UJHP agility trial.

You may register your dog with them and show in their events. Yes, they register mixed breeds.

Junior Handler Agility Training Manual - by Ruth VanKeuren, Revisions by Bud Houston

http://www.dogwoodagility.com/store/

Minnesota Agility Club

http://www.macagility.org/

(Their address/contact person changes yearly as their officer's change.) 
Please contact the Minnesota 4-H Agility Committee for information about the Minnesota Agility Club.
United Kennel Club (UKC)
100 East Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI  49002
Visit their website at:
http://www.ukcdogs.com/
Note that our 4-H program is not modeled after this style of agility, but it may be of interest to you.
 
American Kennel Club  (AKC)
51 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Visit their website at:
http://www.akc.org/
4-H agility is not modeled after AKC agility.  There are several similarities and several differences too.  You may be interested in showing AKC style or receiving their information.
 
North American Dog Agility Council  (NADAC)
HCR2 Box 277
St. Manes, ID  83861
Visit their website at:
http://www.nadac.com/
Have requirements for (adult and junior handler) titles similar to regular USDAA.  Note that their Novice Jr. Handler title is most like the Senior USDAA Jr. Handler level.
 
Other Agility resources:
http://www.agilityability.com/
http://www.dogpatch.org/agility/