I've competed in both AKC obedience, Rally and agility. Personally, I prefer Rally, however many people really love obedience. It depends on your personality and your dog's personality. Dogs who love to think and love detail will love obedience. Dogs who love action prefer Rally. Dogs who REALLY love action prefer agility.
I usually let my dogs choose their sport. I've never owned a dog who loved obedience. I have one dog that really does love Rally. The other has burned out on it, but I will finish out his RAE since he's only two QQs away. Both prefer agility over everything. However, if I had a dog that very much enjoyed the thinking and detail of obedience, I would show in that venue very seriously.
Don't let the "stuffy" reputation of obedience put you off. You can have just as much fun in obedience as the other sports if it's a good fit for you and your dog. And the utility level exercises are so impressive!!!
MACH Aslan RE, MX, MXJ, EAC, EJC, OCC, Wv-N, TN-N, TG-N, R-SN, J-SN, R2-CL, CGC, TDI, FFX-AG (five year old sheltie)
Jericho OA, NAJ, R1-MCL, CGC, FFX-AP (three year old sheltie)
Laika NAJ, CGC (nine year old retired American Eskimo)
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