Agility Class Schedules
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Connect The Dots Online (Zoom based) Agility Theory Seminar
5 week sessions
Take your agility handling to the next level. Understand why one method of handling might be more effective than another. Study handling techniques from local and international handlers and learn how “more skill” means “less training”.
This information-dense class is designed to help novice to advanced agility handlers fill in gaps in their knowledge base, to become a smarter, more effective handler, to Connect the Dots in their understanding of how to better communicate with their dog.
Session 2 is a continuation from Session 1.
Flyer and Registration
Session 1
Mondays 10:00am - 12noon Kathy Meyer, Host
January 11, 2021 - February 8, 2021 / skips: none
Mondays 10:00am - 12noon Kathy Meyer, Host
January 11, 2021 - February 8, 2021 / skips: none
Session 2 (Session 1 is a prerequisite)
Mondays 10:00am - 12noon Kathy Meyer, Host
February 15, 2021 - March 15, 2021 / skips: none
Mondays 10:00am - 12noon Kathy Meyer, Host
February 15, 2021 - March 15, 2021 / skips: none
Beginning Agility 1
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 6 students.
New to agility? Start here.
For the beginning agility puppy or dog. Age 3 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 6 students.
New to agility? Start here.
For the beginning agility puppy or dog. Age 3 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.
Tuesdays 9:30 am. Rhoda Ezell
FULL January 12 - February 23 / no skips
FULL January 12 - February 23 / no skips
Wednesdays 8:30 pm Ann Parker
FULL January 13 - February 24 / no Skips
FULL January 13 - February 24 / no Skips
Beginning Agility 2
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 6 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. 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 6 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. 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.
Tuesdays 11 am Stevie Tempel
FULL January 12 - February 23 / no skips
FULL January 12 - February 23 / no skips
Wednesdays 7:30 pm Rhoda Ezell
FULL January 13 - February 24 / no skips
FULL January 13 - February 24 / no skips
Beginning Agility 3
7 weeks - class sizes limited to minimum 3 students, maximum 8 students. One dog per handler
Prerequisites: One year of age or older, confident performance of all contacts at full height, able to focus and work off-leash.
Learn how develop more handling techniques. Most work will be done one dog in the ring at a time, off-leash as you and your dog learn to work as a team.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to minimum 3 students, maximum 8 students. One dog per handler
Prerequisites: One year of age or older, confident performance of all contacts at full height, able to focus and work off-leash.
Learn how develop more handling techniques. Most work will be done one dog in the ring at a time, off-leash as you and your dog learn to work as a team.
Tuesdays 12 pm Stevie Tempel
January 12 - February 23 / no skips
January 12 - February 23 / no skips
Wednesdays 6:30pm Sandi Mckenzie
January 13 - February 24 / no skips
January 13 - February 24 / no skips
Courses
7 weeks - class size limited to 6 students.
A course will be set up for students to run
7 weeks - class size limited to 6 students.
A course will be set up for students to run
Wednesdays 5pm - 5:45pm Sandie Woods
FULL January 6, 2021 - February 17, 2021 / no skips
Wednesdays 5pm - 5:45pm Sandi Woods
March 10, 2021 - April 21, 2021 / no skips
FULL January 6, 2021 - February 17, 2021 / no skips
Wednesdays 5pm - 5:45pm Sandi Woods
March 10, 2021 - April 21, 2021 / no skips
Advanced Agility Handling
7 weeks - limited class sizes - 6 students- one dog per handler
Requirements for this class are that the dogs are familiar with all agility equipment and can properly perform all agility equipment. This class will build on handling techniques with the focus being on distance training.
7 weeks - limited class sizes - 6 students- one dog per handler
Requirements for this class are that the dogs are familiar with all agility equipment and can properly perform all agility equipment. This class will build on handling techniques with the focus being on distance training.
Thursdays 6:00pm Brenda Gilday
FULL August 27 - October 15 / skips: Sept. 3
FULL August 27 - October 15 / skips: Sept. 3
Thursdays 7:30pm Brenda Gilday
FULL August 27 - October 15 / skips: Sept. 3
FULL August 27 - October 15 / skips: Sept. 3
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
On hiatus.
New session dates will be announced soon.
On hiatus.
New session dates will be announced soon.
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 7:00-7:45pm Katri Wirick
FULL December 7 - February 1 / skips: Dec 28
FULL December 7 - February 1 / skips: Dec 28
Mondays 8:00-8:45pm Katri Wirick
FULL December 7 - February 1 / skips: Dec 28
FULL December 7 - February 1 / skips: Dec 28
Mondays 7:00-7:45pm Katri Wirick
FULL February 15 - March 29 / skips: none
FULL February 15 - March 29 / skips: none
Mondays 8:00-8:45pm Katri Wirick
February 15 - March 29 / skips: none
February 15 - March 29 / skips: none
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.
Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:00 Kathy Meyer
FULL January 20 - March 3 / skips: none
FULL January 20 - March 3 / 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 14 - December 16, 2021 / skips: July 15
September 2
November 25
December 23
December 30
(Occasional other skips will be announced via email to those that are currently attending class at the time.)
January 14 - December 16, 2021 / skips: July 15
September 2
November 25
December 23
December 30
(Occasional other skips will be announced via email to those that are currently attending class at the time.)
