Barbets can make fantastic agility dogs, you don’t need to do competitions, the training is fun and excellent exercise for human and the dog. For more details look at the KC website

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events-and-activities/agility/new-to-agility/

If you would like to find a local training club for beginners – have a look on  https://agilitynet.co.uk/activepages/clubs.asp

Most clubs will require your dog to be over 12 months of age and have a basic level of obedience in order to commence agility training.