The Lickity Split Agility Dog Show will come to the Cleveland County fairgrounds next weekend, offering dogs and their handlers a chance to compete against the clock in an off-leash obstacle course.

Big or small, any dog can participate in agility training. But, some breeds are better suited to the task, enjoying the fun of zipping through tunnels, leaping onto seesaws, and jumping over poles.

Quincy stood on a ramp in the agility ring, his tail wagging nonstop and his gaze trained on his owner, Sharon Bouman. “See what I mean about our relationship?” Bouman said, pointing to the happy ...