If you plan on advancing to competition (ie CDX or agility) it is almost a must. The down from a sit is too slow in many cases and certainly not the desired way.
For anyone not competing, it isn't really as critical.
Dawn
U-CD Cammcastle's Mystic Riven CDX OAC OJC OGC NA NAJ TT CGC
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