Valorike t1_itfzwmp wrote on October 23, 2022 at 11:06 AM Reply to comment by Pyraunus in TIL that the dogs in competitive agility don’t rehearse the course ahead of time. The courses are randomized at each competition, and the trainers (without their dogs) only see the layout beforehand on the same day. When the dog runs the course they are literally seeing it for the first time. by Pyraunus And it is hilarious to watch. All these people slowly bumbling through the course, murmuring to themselves, and making funny hand gestures. It’s all part of the process, but really funny to watch. Permalink Parent 416
Valorike t1_itfzwmp wrote
Reply to comment by Pyraunus in TIL that the dogs in competitive agility don’t rehearse the course ahead of time. The courses are randomized at each competition, and the trainers (without their dogs) only see the layout beforehand on the same day. When the dog runs the course they are literally seeing it for the first time. by Pyraunus
And it is hilarious to watch. All these people slowly bumbling through the course, murmuring to themselves, and making funny hand gestures. It’s all part of the process, but really funny to watch.