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“We wanted a way for people to get better behaved dogs and the right relationship with their dogs while having fun,” said Michelle Edmondson, co-owner of the new Canine Agility Facility at the corner of Mill Road and Tyee Drive.

Michelle and husband John Edmondson have 11 champion Samoyeds in their hobby show kennel Luminous Samoyeds, and after their dogs earned their championships on the dog show circuit they were looking for something else to involve them in. “Agility is becoming a huge sport in North America,” John said.

At their new Point Roberts facility the couple is offering four evening agility and obedience classes per week. Michelle said people can attend with lofty goals like competition, training as a companion dog, simply to have fun or improve obedience. “It doesn’t matter how young or how old your dog is,” Michelle said.

Jumping through hoops and running through tunnels not only gives the dogs physical and mental exercise, but it helps form a new bond between dog and owner – team spirit. “The main thing is for people and dogs to have fun,” Michelle said. “We want dogs and their people to improve their life skills together.

For information on the classes call 945-2015.