Beginning Agility I

Description: Beginning Agility I is a basic introduction to all agility obstacles. Dogs work on leash for most of the obstacles. The class will begin by doing one obstacle at a time while focusing on basic foundation skills needed to run agility. Sequences of obstacles will be added slowly throughout the course.

Core skills: As the introduction to agility, during this 6-week course the dog and handler will be introduced to:

  • A-frame at lowered height (50% of regulation height)
  • Teeter at low height
  • Channel weave poles with offset of 5-6 spaces and guide wires
  • Familiarity with the other obstacles found on AKC or NADAC agility courses (tunnels, table, chute, dog walk, tire, broad jump, jumps at low height, etc.)

Ground work exercises: Ground work is important for the beginning agility dog as these exercises lay a foundation for more advanced agility work to come. Ground work exercises included in the training will be:

  • Attention-getting exercises
  • Dog learns to move beside you from obstacle to obstacle
  • Dog learns to go to target
  • Dog learns to go ahead of you over a small jump
  • Dog can turn (or spin) to follow your hand
  • 2-on, 2-off on contact pieces (will be taught but handler may choose whether to use this)


Prerequisites:

  • Age 6 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay (can be on leash)
  • Friendly around other dogs

Cost: $85.00 non-members (eligible for $10 Coupon), $63.75 members

Beginning Agility II

Description: Beginning Agility II continues the introduction to all agility obstacles started during the Beginning Agility I class. Dogs work on leash for most of the obstacles.

Core skills: By the end of the 6-week course, the dog should have these core skills:

  • A-frame at lowered height (50% of regulation height)
  • Teeter at low height
  • Channel weave poles with offset of 4 spaces and guide wires
  • Familiarity with the other obstacles found on AKC or NADAC agility courses (tunnels, table, chute, dog walk, tire, broad jump, jumps at low height, etc.)

Ground work exercises: Ground work is important for the beginning agility dog as these exercises lay a foundation for more advanced agility work to come. Ground work exercises included in the training will be:

  • Attention-getting exercises
  • Dog learns to move beside you from obstacle to obstacle
  • Dog learns to go to target
  • Dog learns to go ahead of you over a small jump
  • Dog can turn (or spin) to follow your hand
  • 2-on, 2-off on contact pieces (will be taught but handler may choose whether to use this)


Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Beginning Agility I
  • Age 6 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay (can be on leash)
  • Friendly around other dogs

Cost: $85.00 non-members (eligible for $10 Coupon), $63.75 members

Advanced Beginning Agility I

Description: Advanced Beginning Agility I is a continuation of Beginning Agility and continues development with each obstacle. Dogs will begin to work off-leash. During this class we will work on moving to full height for some equipment and adding more sequencing and handling skills. Many dogs benefit from taking Advanced Beginning Agility more than once as they need more time to become comfortable with the equipment at full height.

Core skills: By the end of the 6-week course, the dog should have these core skills:

  • A-Frame at 75% of full height
  • Teeter at lower height
  • Channel weave poles with offset of 2 spaces and guide wires
  • Introduction to handling skills (front cross and rear cross)
  • Sequence of up to 5 obstacles
  • Jumps continue to be set at lower height
  • Continuation of ground work exercises learned in Beginning Agility


Prerequisites:

  • Mastery of core skills of Beginning Agility
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay (can be on leash)
  • Friendly around other dogs

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Advanced Beginning Agility II

Description: Advanced Beginning Agility II is a continuation of Advanced Beginning Agility and continues development with each obstacle. Dogs will begin to work off-leash. During this class we will work on moving to full height for some equipment and adding more sequencing and handling skills. Many dogs benefit from taking Advanced Beginning Agility more than once as they need more time to become comfortable with the equipment at full height.

Core skills: By the end of the 6-week course, the dog should have these core skills:

  • A-Frame at 75% of full height
  • Teeter at lower height
  • Channel weave poles with offset of 2 spaces and guide wires
  • Introduction to handling skills (front cross and rear cross)
  • Sequence of up to 5 obstacles
  • Jumps continue to be set at lower height
  • Continuation of ground work exercises learned in Beginning Agility


Prerequisites:

  • Mastery of core skills of Beginning Agility
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay (can be on leash)
  • Friendly around other dogs

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Intermediate Agility I

Description: Intermediate Agility I is designed to add more handling work and more sequencing. Dogs work off-leash. Object discrimination will be introduced. Focus is on mastery of all equipment except weaves.

Core skills: By the end of the 6-week course, the dog should have these core skills:

  • Sequence of 5 to 10 obstacles
  • Weave poles with wires (as needed) but no offset
  • Teeter at full height
  • A-frame at full height
  • Jumps at 50% of dog's jump height
  • Stay (off-leash) while handler moves one obstacle away and calls dog.


Prerequisites:

  • Mastery of core skills of Advanced Beginning Agility
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Intermediate Agility II

Description: Intermediate Agility II builds on the skills the dogs learn from Intermediate Agility I. Dogs work off-leash. Object discrimination will be practiced, as well as various handling skills. Dogs will learn to run longer obstacle sequences. Focus is on mastery of all equipment, including weaves.

Core skills: By the end of the 6-week course, the dog should have these core skills:

  • Sequence of 10-12 obstacles
  • Weave poles with no offset (work toward no wires by end of course)
  • Jumps at 100% of dog's jump height (handler can choose to jump the dog lower)


Prerequisites:

  • Mastery of core skills of Advanced Beginning Agility
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Beginning Distance I

Description: During this 6-week course, the dog will work short sequences, off-leash, to increase the distance the dog is comfortable working away from the handler. Sequences will be set up to work more lateral distance between dog and handler. Sequences will be created also to teach the dog to send ahead of the handler. Purpose is to help the dog become more obstacle-focused while still checking with handler for direction, and for the dog to gain confidence working ahead or lateral to the handler.


Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Intermediate Agility I
  • Dog/handler team able to complete a sequence of 5-10 obstacles
  • Familiarity and comfort with most agility obstacles (especially jumps, a-frame, dog walk)
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Beginning Distance II

Description: This class continues the distance work begun in Beginning Distance I. During this 6-week course, the dog will work short sequences, off-leash, to increase the distance the dog is comfortable working away from the handler. Sequences will be set up to work more lateral distance between dog and handler. Sequences will be created also to teach the dog to send ahead of the handler. Purpose is to help the dog become more obstacle-focused while still checking with handler for direction, and for the dog to gain confidence working ahead or lateral to the handler.


Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Intermediate Agility I
  • Dog/handler team able to complete a sequence of 5-10 obstacles
  • Familiarity and comfort with most agility obstacles (especially jumps, a-frame, dog walk)
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler
  • Completion of Beginning Distance I is NOT required

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Agility Skills

Description: The Agility Skills class focuses on specific obstacle or handling skills. The emphasis is on getting extra practice for the dog and handler on specific skills. The focus for each set of classes may vary. Some possible skills covered are contacts, weaves, obstacle discrimination, sending dog out or ahead of handler, etc.. See specifics for each class as it is offered. The skills to be emphasized will be included in the class name.

This class may run 6 weeks with one hour class or fewer weeks with longer times. See Schedule and Calendar for particular class.


Prerequisites:

  • Mastery of core skills through Intermediate Agility 1
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Just 4 Fun Agility Games

Description: Just 4 Fun Agility Games is designed to have fun and bond with your dog. A variety of agility games will be played. Emphasis is on having fun with your dog doing agility. Class will be off leash. This is a 4-week class.


Prerequisites:

  • Mastery of core skills through Intermediate Agility I
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler

Cost: $48.56 non-members, $36.42 members

NADAC Agility

Description: Rules and regulations of NADAC will be covered as well as sequencing and games.


Prerequisites:

  • Mastery of core skills through Intermediate Agility II
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay (can be on leash)
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Novice Handling

Description: For dogs competing at Novice level or ready to compete at Novice level. Sequencing and handling skills will be emphasized.

Prerequisities: The dog should have these core skills:

  • Mastery of core skills through Intermediate Agility II
  • Age 9 months or older
  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members

Advanced Handling

Description: For dogs competing at Open levels or higher. Sequencing and handling skills will be emphasized.

Prerequisities: The dog should have these core skills:

  • Basic obedience skills - come (recall), sit, down, stay
  • Friendly around other dogs
  • Dog must be under control when working away from handler
  • Must have at least one Novice agility title
  • Age 9 months or older

Cost: $85.00 non-members, $63.75 members