Dog Agility is the fastest growing dog sport in the country! Dogs and handlers must negotiate an obstacle course while racing against the clock. Agility is a great form of exercise for both dog and handler, and a fun way to bond. Choose the training level that’s right for you – if you are not sure, call us and we can help you find the right class.
Agility Foundations 1
This introduction to Agility class introduces dogs and their owners to the basic fundamentals of agility. You and your dog will learn: targeting skills that will help your dog move towards something and away from you; the fundamentals of teamwork; agility obstacles and groundwork for fun and fitness. Dogs will be introduced to low small, contact equipment that will help build confidence.
These classes are ideal for those who just want to have a fun outlet for their dog’s energy or for those who want to continue into competition level agility.
Dogs should be a minimum of 8 months old and have previously done Puppy 2 or Beginner Obedience group class OR have prior instructor approval.
Course fee: $295
Foundations 1
| Saturday | February 1 – March 8 | 8am -9am |
Agility Foundations 2
This course is for students who have graduated from our Agility Foundations 1. Foundations 2 will build upon the skills handlers and dogs started learning in our Foundations 1 course. This course will work on increasing distance and duration, improved forward focus, and commitment to obstacles. Foundations 2 will put more focus on handler skills and body awareness to set your dog up for success.
Foundations 2
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Intermediate
This class is for graduates of Beginner Agility, or equivalent and is designed to be repeated until the dog and handler team have reached the skills to join the Masters Agility class. In addition to refining the contact and weave skills, the emphasis of this class is handling. Many of the drills and sequences are designed to help you learn the foundation handling skills that will help you more successfully maneuver your canine partner through an agility course. This is a structured class that is perfect for the student who wants to keep having fun with their dog as well as for the student who is interested in competing in agility trials.
Course fee: $295
Masters/Drop-In
This class is an ongoing agility training program and is for teams that are at competition level. Focus will be on advanced drills and more complex coursework that will help fine tune your handling. Drills will comprise of common sequences, contact discrimination, front and rear crosses and challenging weave entries. Many sequences are those you have seen on an agility course and you will have an opportunity to try the drill using different handling options. Now the fun really begins!
Masters drop in class : $30/dog
Masters/Drop In
Mondays at 7:15pm – classes are not offered each Monday, please check with Lisa Graham to verify.
Fall/Winter Available dates: January 6, 27, February 3, 24 (weather permitting)
Prerequisites for our Agility Classes:
- Dogs should be 8 months of age or older, have attended a group class or equivalent skills for the appropriate class, or instructor approval.
- Current vaccinations for the age must be provided by a veterinarian.
- The class meets for 6 weeks, 1 hour a week. (weather permitting)
- Each class is limited to 6 dog/handler teams.
- Class must be prepaid to reserve your place.
- Dogs must be dog and people friendly.
- No aggressive dogs will be allowed in these classes.