| Ring Sport
I was privileged recently to spend an entire evening watching video tapes of trials and also of agitator training seminars and I must share that I was impressed to the max and am trying to get an invitation to see more of them.
In ring, the agitator is definitely not a "helper" and in fact does all he can to defeat the dog. They are awesome athletes and there is no coreography or script that is followed. I watched one clever fellow who at the last second leaped up in the air with his legs spread and the dog ended up shooting right through missing his bite. Said clever aggitator however tried that when the dog turned for a second attack and smart dog got him right in the crotch. Fool me once said the dog. Another dog was cleverly trained to keep one foot in the basket during that part and he was not able to be taken away from his charge of the basket. He was able to face down the agitator from all directions without losing touch with his prize.
It was easy to see why the Rottweiler would not be a candidate for the three level, but my what a show this sport provides. Leader and all else who participate in this sport - my hat (and apron) are off to you.  |