Agility Class Schedules
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Beginning Agility 1
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
New to agility? Start here.
For the beginning agility puppy or dog. Age 4 months and older. Introduction to agility where dog and handler will learn to work together as a team and lay the groundwork for a good working relationship with the dog learning to focus attention and take direction from handler. Class covers foundation skills, attention and focus games, targeting, stays, recalls, and basic agility turns using positive reinforcement. Dogs will be slowly introduced to various scaled down agility obstacles. Foundation and flat-work exercises to practice at home will be provided.
If the instructor finds that your dog needs to have more self-control, the instructor may request that you take some manners or obedience classes and continue this class the next session.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
New to agility? Start here.
For the beginning agility puppy or dog. Age 4 months and older. Introduction to agility where dog and handler will learn to work together as a team and lay the groundwork for a good working relationship with the dog learning to focus attention and take direction from handler. Class covers foundation skills, attention and focus games, targeting, stays, recalls, and basic agility turns using positive reinforcement. Dogs will be slowly introduced to various scaled down agility obstacles. Foundation and flat-work exercises to practice at home will be provided.
If the instructor finds that your dog needs to have more self-control, the instructor may request that you take some manners or obedience classes and continue this class the next session.
FULL Wednesdays 7:30pm Ann Parker & Rhoda Ezell
April 3 - May 22 / skips: April 24
Beginning Agility 2
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 1.
Continuation of working on scaled down versions of agility equipment and introduction to full size equipment, as well as various jumps and jumping skills. The class floor is often split with one side concentrating on jumping and jumping skills and the other on equipment with the class switching sides halfway through the class time. Off-lead work will begin. Work towards running short sequences and introducing more handling skills.
Dog and handler teams may stay in Beginning Agility 2 for multiple sessions before moving on to Beginning Agility 3.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 1.
Continuation of working on scaled down versions of agility equipment and introduction to full size equipment, as well as various jumps and jumping skills. The class floor is often split with one side concentrating on jumping and jumping skills and the other on equipment with the class switching sides halfway through the class time. Off-lead work will begin. Work towards running short sequences and introducing more handling skills.
Dog and handler teams may stay in Beginning Agility 2 for multiple sessions before moving on to Beginning Agility 3.
FULL Wednesdays 6:30pm Rachel Witzel
April 3 - May 22 / skips: April 24
April 3 - May 22 / skips: April 24
Beginning Agility 3
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 2.
Continuation of working towards full-size agility equipment as well as jumping and jumping skills as well as introducing more handling skills.. The class floor being split to get the most out of each class time will continue. Most work will be done off-lead.
Dog and handler teams may stay in Beginning Agility 3 for multiple sessions before moving on to other classes.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 2.
Continuation of working towards full-size agility equipment as well as jumping and jumping skills as well as introducing more handling skills.. The class floor being split to get the most out of each class time will continue. Most work will be done off-lead.
Dog and handler teams may stay in Beginning Agility 3 for multiple sessions before moving on to other classes.
Wednesdays 8:30pm Susan Lesher
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Back to Basics Agility
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Feel like you and your dog don't always work together as a team? Want to learn how to better communicate with your dog? This class focuses on the very foundations of dog agility and takes you back to the basics. The goal is to achieve a better connection between the dog and handler, while improving the dogs focus and commitment on the course. This is a good course for both more experienced handlers who may need to go “back to basics” to ie. improve or find a balance between dog’s handler/ obstacle focus, as well as more inexperienced handlers wanting to improve their dog’s independence on the obstacles and learn how to effectively communicate with their dog. Classes will include running short sequences and practicing the use of different handling tools, such as ones body, movement and position. Understanding of all equipment is not required, but it also won’t be a goal of this class.
Prerequisite: Dogs must be ready to run short (4-6 obstacle) sequences.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Feel like you and your dog don't always work together as a team? Want to learn how to better communicate with your dog? This class focuses on the very foundations of dog agility and takes you back to the basics. The goal is to achieve a better connection between the dog and handler, while improving the dogs focus and commitment on the course. This is a good course for both more experienced handlers who may need to go “back to basics” to ie. improve or find a balance between dog’s handler/ obstacle focus, as well as more inexperienced handlers wanting to improve their dog’s independence on the obstacles and learn how to effectively communicate with their dog. Classes will include running short sequences and practicing the use of different handling tools, such as ones body, movement and position. Understanding of all equipment is not required, but it also won’t be a goal of this class.
Prerequisite: Dogs must be ready to run short (4-6 obstacle) sequences.
Mondays 8-9pm Katri Wirick
March 4 - April 29/ skip: none
March 4 - April 29/ skip: none
Mondays 8-9pm Katri Wirick
May 13 - July 1 / skip: May 27
May 13 - July 1 / skip: May 27
Focused Fundamentals
7 weeks - limited class sizes
9 months old or older by first class meeting.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 2.
Dogs build on the skills learned in Beginning Agility levels 1-3 with each 7-week session concentrating on fine tuning your dogs understanding of specific equipment. (Contacts, Sequences, Weaves, Jumping)
Dogs start to work off leash and must respond to the handler's commands. The team builds confidence and skill as the dog works each obstacle with minimum interference and maximum 4 obstacle combinations are introduced. Positive reinforcement is used to pattern skills needed to be successful. You will introduce your dog to handling and other equipment including weaves and basic teeter. Full size contact equipment will be used.
7 weeks - limited class sizes
9 months old or older by first class meeting.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Agility 2.
Dogs build on the skills learned in Beginning Agility levels 1-3 with each 7-week session concentrating on fine tuning your dogs understanding of specific equipment. (Contacts, Sequences, Weaves, Jumping)
Dogs start to work off leash and must respond to the handler's commands. The team builds confidence and skill as the dog works each obstacle with minimum interference and maximum 4 obstacle combinations are introduced. Positive reinforcement is used to pattern skills needed to be successful. You will introduce your dog to handling and other equipment including weaves and basic teeter. Full size contact equipment will be used.
Tuesdays 8pm Susan Geers-Meiners
February 26 - April 16/ skip: March 19
February 26 - April 16/ skip: March 19
Tuesdays 8pm Susan Geers-Meiners
May 7 - June 25/ skip: May 21
May 7 - June 25/ skip: May 21
Agility Courses and Handling
7 weeks -limited class size of 8 Students
Prerequisite:
7 weeks -limited class size of 8 Students
Prerequisite:
- Dogs need to be comfortable on all contact equipment at full height.
- Teeter can still be in the polishing stages.
- Weaves can be open (weave-a-matics).
- This class focuses on getting ready to trial/working on handling skills, distance work, and running ring sized full courses.
- Positive reinforcement is used to pattern skills needed to be successful.
- Contact Rhoda (rtezell@gmail.com) for clarification.
Tuesdays all jump heights 10:00am - 12 noon Rhoda Ezell
April 2 - May 21 / skips: April 30
Intermediate Agility
7 weeks -limited class sizes
Prerequisite: Dogs must be proficient on all equipment, including teeter and weaves.
This course is designed to bridge the gap between beginning agility 3 and advanced agility. There will be NO OBSTACLE TRAINING in this class. Instructor will have the right to ask that you go back to a lower level class if your dog has obstacle issues.
7 weeks -limited class sizes
Prerequisite: Dogs must be proficient on all equipment, including teeter and weaves.
This course is designed to bridge the gap between beginning agility 3 and advanced agility. There will be NO OBSTACLE TRAINING in this class. Instructor will have the right to ask that you go back to a lower level class if your dog has obstacle issues.
Tuesdays 6:30pm Sandi McKenzie
April 30 - June 18 / skips: May 21
April 30 - June 18 / skips: May 21
Competitive Agility
7 weeks - limited class sizes
For dogs and handlers who want to improve their performance on the course. The main objective of this class is to learn how to read and run different sequences, exploring and practicing different handling techniques and finding what best meets the needs of each team, while proofing all obstacles and fine-tuning the teams for competition. Some more complicated and international style sequences are used in the class. An understanding of all equipment is required.
7 weeks - limited class sizes
For dogs and handlers who want to improve their performance on the course. The main objective of this class is to learn how to read and run different sequences, exploring and practicing different handling techniques and finding what best meets the needs of each team, while proofing all obstacles and fine-tuning the teams for competition. Some more complicated and international style sequences are used in the class. An understanding of all equipment is required.
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm Katri Wirick
March 4 - April 29/ skip: none
March 4 - April 29/ skip: none
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm Katri Wirick
May 13 - July 1 / skip: May 27
May 13 - July 1 / skip: May 27
Advanced Agility
7 weeks - limited class sizes
Prerequisite: Must be in Open/Advanced or Level 3 (CPE) to attend.Advanced handling techniques only. There will be NO OBSTACLE TRAINING in this class. Instructor will have the right to ask that you go back to a lower level class if your dog has obstacle issues. This class is for teams that are already competing. The goal of this class is to build further on the confidence of the dog and handler's ability to perform on the courses at the higher levels of competition.
7 weeks - limited class sizes
Prerequisite: Must be in Open/Advanced or Level 3 (CPE) to attend.Advanced handling techniques only. There will be NO OBSTACLE TRAINING in this class. Instructor will have the right to ask that you go back to a lower level class if your dog has obstacle issues. This class is for teams that are already competing. The goal of this class is to build further on the confidence of the dog and handler's ability to perform on the courses at the higher levels of competition.
Tuesdays 1pm Sandi McKenzie
February 19 - April 9/ skip: March 19
February 19 - April 9/ skip: March 19
Tuesdays 1pm Sandi McKenzie
April 30 - June 18/ skip: May 21
April 30 - June 18/ skip: May 21
Wednesdays 5pm Sandie Woods
April 24- June 5 / skips: none
April 24- June 5 / skips: none
Thursdays 5:45pm - 7:30pm Brenda Gilday
March 14 - May 9 / skips: April 4, 11
March 14 - May 9 / skips: April 4, 11
Thursdays 5:45pm - 7:30pm Brenda Gilday
July 25 - September 26 / skips: Aug. 22, 29, Sept.19
July 25 - September 26 / skips: Aug. 22, 29, Sept.19
Technical Handling
7 weeks - limited class sizes
This class will focus on the most basic aspects of handling, designed to strengthen fundamental skills with attention to the technical aspects of individual handling methods. Depending on skill level of the individual, we will be using either basic sequences or technically challenging courses. Some distance handling work. ATTN: Placement in this class requires instructor approval.
7 weeks - limited class sizes
This class will focus on the most basic aspects of handling, designed to strengthen fundamental skills with attention to the technical aspects of individual handling methods. Depending on skill level of the individual, we will be using either basic sequences or technically challenging courses. Some distance handling work. ATTN: Placement in this class requires instructor approval.
FULL Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:00 Kathy Meyer
March 13 - April 24 / skips: none
March 13 - April 24 / skips: none
Agility Fun Runs
7 weeks
Fun Run Voucher System (Click on the link to read an explanation of the system)
FULL building in use for this class from 8:30am-1pm
This is a class- NOT A DROP IN- must register for it - unlimited enrollment
Two fun and challenging courses to run. This is a big class (15-25+ dogs) and does take the full 2 hours for everyone to run twice.
7 weeks
Fun Run Voucher System (Click on the link to read an explanation of the system)
FULL building in use for this class from 8:30am-1pm
This is a class- NOT A DROP IN- must register for it - unlimited enrollment
Two fun and challenging courses to run. This is a big class (15-25+ dogs) and does take the full 2 hours for everyone to run twice.
Thursdays 10am - 12:30pm Joni Griffith
January 10 - December 19, 2020 / skips: July 4,11, August 29, Nov. 28 (Occasional other skips will be announced, if needed.)
January 10 - December 19, 2020 / skips: July 4,11, August 29, Nov. 28 (Occasional other skips will be announced, if needed.)
