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Dogwalk - fastest times are getting down to 1.5 seconds (big dogs). Fast 2o/2o are just under 2 seconds. You would ideally like your dogwalk under 2.5 to be competitive but under 3.0 for the average competitor is still decent.



Teeter (variance due to equipment) - fastest times are just under 1 second. Very good is around 1.2. To be competitive you want it under 1.5. Less than 2.0 is good for the average competitor. Small dogs there is a huge variance due to equipment.


A-frame - fastest times are around 1.3. Very good times are under 1.5. Less than 1.8 to be competitive. Less than 2.2 is good for the average competitor.



Weave poles (huge variance due to surface and spacing) - fastest times on grass are between 2.2 - 2.4.
Very good under 2.7 on grass. Definitely want to be less than 3.0 to be competitive. Average competitor is doing well to have 3.3 or less. Carpet can add over half a second depending on traction.

Kathy Keats

Susan M. Rolek

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