**Prerequisites for this class are graduation from Companion Dog 3 and instructor approval or pass a placement test. You may not register for this class otherwise.** Learn some of the handling foundation skills needed before you embark on your agility training. While the dog will be learning some basic behaviors – such as waiting on a platform or mark bucket, going through a tunnel, circling an object, and recalling to the correct side – the focus will be on developing good mechanics on the part of the handler in an effort to build clear communication and a solid working relationship between the handler and dog. We will emphasize clarity in handler/dog communications to ensure your dog is able to learn quickly and without stress. Dogs must be 6 months or older, under handler control, have a rock-solid recall, dog friendly and comfortable in a crate. Please contact Annette Thomason at [email protected] to find out more about our agility program.
AT21 Agility Foundation Skills 2 - Waitlist Only $235.00
Continue adding complexity to the skills introduced in Agility Foundation Skills 1. We will focus on developing good mechanics on the part of the handler to build clear communication and a solid working relationship between the handler and dog. We will emphasize clarity in handler/dog communications to ensure your dog is able to learn quickly and without stress. Prerequisites: Agility Foundation Skills 1 or the equivalent via a placement test. Instructor approval required. Dogs must be 6 months or older, under handler control, have a rock-solid recall, be dog friendly and comfortable in a crate.
Continue learning obstacle performance and handler mechanics as you run short sequences using jumps, tire, tunnels, dog walk and A-frame. Teams will also begin teeter (seesaw) and weave pole training. This class is intended to be repeated until the skills are acquired to move to the next level. Pre-requisites: Dogs and handlers must have completed Agility Foundation Skills 1 and 2 (or an equivalent class at another training facility) and be proficient in the skills taught. Instructor approval required.
Graduates of Agility Beginning 1 will continue to learn obstacle performance and handler mechanics as they run short sequences using jumps, tire, tunnels, dog walk and A-frame. Teams will continue their teeter (seesaw) and weave pole training. This class is intended to be repeated until the skills are acquired to move to the next level. Pre-requisites: Dogs and handlers must have completed Agility Foundation Skills 1 and 2 and Agility Beginning 1 (or an equivalent class at another training facility) and be proficient in the skills taught. Instructor approval required.
Learn obstacle performance and run short sequences using jumps, tire, tunnel, dog walk and A-frame. Continue teeter (seesaw) and weave pole training. This class is intended to be repeated until the skills are acquired to move to the next level. Pre-requisites: Dogs and handlers must have completed Agility Beginning 2 (or an equivalent class at another training facility) and be proficient in the skills taught. This is an ongoing class and only open to current students of this class. Please do not register for this class until you have instructor approval.
It is time for more advanced handling challenges and continued training on weaves and teeter. This class is intended to be repeated until the skills are acquired to move to the next level. Pre-requisites: Dogs and handlers must have completed Agility Intermediate (or an equivalent class at another training facility) and be proficient in the skills taught. This is an ongoing class and only open to current students of this class. Instructor approval required.
AT26 Agility Ongoing Coursework - Waitlist Only $200.00
Graduates of Advanced Agility and with instructor's approval, will continue to run novice sequences to perfect their timing and handling, as well as train and proof more complex behaviors. This is an ongoing class and only open to current students of this class.
AT27 Agility Masters Handling and Coursework - Waitlist Only $200.00
For serious and experienced students training or competing at the Masters level in any venue. Focus will be on advanced handling techniques, preparing you to meet the challenges presented at agility competitions. This is an ongoing class and only open to current students of this class.
Come and practice your agility skills, run the courses, and train with distractions during this practice session. This is not a class with instruction, but sessions are supervised by an agility instructor. Two courses will be set, and you'll get two turns on each course. Run the course, practice bits or make up your own sequence. The time is yours to do with as you please, but don't forget the lavish praise and rewards. Prerequisite is Intermediate Agility and/or instructor approval.
Work on building your dog’s ability and confidence on all contact obstacles (teeter, A-frame, and dog walk) to help your team reach full height. We will also define and practice your contact behavior, 2on/2off or running, and work on techniques to train it. Learn how to teach your dog weave poles using the 2 X 2 method, a great way to improve consistency or refine it. This workshop can be a great addition to your regular weekly agility class. For handlers and dogs who have completed Intermediate Agility or with instructor approval.
AT401 Agility Skills and Drills Workshop - 2 hours $60.00
In this 2 hour Test and Tune workshop, teams will run a competition-style novice course. After the first run, instruction and tips will be given on best practices when walking a course and planning the best strategy for the team. Teams will then rerun the course and work through any trouble spots. Two different courses will be run and analyzed.
AT401 Agility Skills and Drills Workshop - 3 hours $90.00
In this 3 hour workshop we will run drills which will focus on the execution and timing of front crosses, blind crosses and rear crosses. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to run the same drill using a variety of crosses to determine which would be the best fit for your team.
