Agility Class Schedules
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Intro to Agility Equipment and Skills (Formerly Beg Agility 1)
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
New to agility? Start here.
Prerequisites: 4 months of age or older
This class teaches you and your dog to work together as a team while you learn the foundation skills of agility. Develop a good working relationship through focus and attention games, build confidence on moving obstacles, and learn the flat work needed to succeed in agility.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
New to agility? Start here.
Prerequisites: 4 months of age or older
This class teaches you and your dog to work together as a team while you learn the foundation skills of agility. Develop a good working relationship through focus and attention games, build confidence on moving obstacles, and learn the flat work needed to succeed in agility.
Wednesdays 7:30pm Ann Parker & Rhoda Ezell
October 30 - December 18 / skips: Nov. 27
October 30 - December 18 / skips: Nov. 27
Agility Skill Building (Formerly Beg Agility 2)
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students. One Dog per handler
Prerequisites: Confident on equipment that moves underfoot, able to complete straight tunnels, able to focus on handler on-leash around other working teams
This class will build upon the foundations taught in Intro to Agility Equipment and Skills. Focus will be on building confident and independent contact performance, start line stays, 2on2off behavior, and lead outs. We will also teach our dogs how to perform weave poles, front and rear crosses, as well as go, out, and here.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students. One Dog per handler
Prerequisites: Confident on equipment that moves underfoot, able to complete straight tunnels, able to focus on handler on-leash around other working teams
This class will build upon the foundations taught in Intro to Agility Equipment and Skills. Focus will be on building confident and independent contact performance, start line stays, 2on2off behavior, and lead outs. We will also teach our dogs how to perform weave poles, front and rear crosses, as well as go, out, and here.
Wednesdays 6:30pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
FULL October 30 - December 18 / skips: Nov. 27
FULL October 30 - December 18 / skips: Nov. 27
Wednesdays 6:30pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
January 8 - March 4 / skips: Jan 22, Feb 26
January 8 - March 4 / skips: Jan 22, Feb 26
Wednesdays 6:30pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
April 1 - May 27 / skips: April 22, May 20
April 1 - May 27 / skips: April 22, May 20
Wednesdays 6:30pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
June 17 - August 12 / skips: June 24, July 22
June 17 - August 12 / skips: June 24, July 22
Wednesdays 6:30pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
September 2 - October 28 / skips: Oct 21
September 2 - October 28 / skips: Oct 21
Intro to Coursework (Formerly Beg 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 complete 6 weaves (open or closed), able to focus and work off-leash
Learn how to read and walk a course and develop jumping skills and more advanced handling techniques. Most work will be done one dog int he ring at a time, off-leash as you and your dog learn to navigate the exciting world of agility courses. This is an Intro class. Dogs competing/experienced dogs are not allowed in the class.
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 complete 6 weaves (open or closed), able to focus and work off-leash
Learn how to read and walk a course and develop jumping skills and more advanced handling techniques. Most work will be done one dog int he ring at a time, off-leash as you and your dog learn to navigate the exciting world of agility courses. This is an Intro class. Dogs competing/experienced dogs are not allowed in the class.
Tuesdays 8:00pm Sandi McKenzie
January 7 - February 25 / skips: Jan. 21
January 7 - February 25 / skips: Jan. 21
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
October 28 - January 27 / skips: Dec. 2, 9, 15, 22, 30, Jan. 6, 13
October 28 - January 27 / skips: Dec. 2, 9, 15, 22, 30, Jan. 6, 13
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.
Sequences Tuesdays 7pm Susan Geers-Meiners
September 24 - November 5 / skips: October 8
September 24 - November 5 / skips: October 8
Agility Trial Prep Workshop
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Can perform short sequences
Everything you need to know before entering your first trial! Topics covered include: filling out entry forms, getting your dog measured, managing your dog in the chute, working around common trial distractions, desensitizing your dog to trial sounds, and more.
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Can perform short sequences
Everything you need to know before entering your first trial! Topics covered include: filling out entry forms, getting your dog measured, managing your dog in the chute, working around common trial distractions, desensitizing your dog to trial sounds, and more.
Monday 6pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
December 2 - December 23 / skips: none
December 2 - December 23 / skips: none
CPE Fun and Strategy Games Workshop
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Can perform all contacts at full height, weaves can be open or closed
Learn the rules and strategy for the CPE games Snooker, Full House, and Jackpot.
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Can perform all contacts at full height, weaves can be open or closed
Learn the rules and strategy for the CPE games Snooker, Full House, and Jackpot.
Monday 7pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
December 2 - December 23 / skips: none
December 2 - December 23 / skips: none
Intermediate Agility
7 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog has confident and consistent behavior with all contacts at full height, weaves can be open or closed
This class will focus on readying each team for CPE level 1/2 and AKC Novice competition
7 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog has confident and consistent behavior with all contacts at full height, weaves can be open or closed
This class will focus on readying each team for CPE level 1/2 and AKC Novice competition
Thursdays 7:30pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
November 21 - January 16 / skips: Nov 28, Dec 26
November 21 - January 16 / skips: Nov 28, Dec 26
Strengthening 2on/2off Performance Workshop
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
This workshop focuses on proofing your dog's 2on/2off behavior against movement and a variety of distractions.
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
This workshop focuses on proofing your dog's 2on/2off behavior against movement and a variety of distractions.
Tuesday 10am Rachel Williamson-Witzel
November 19 - December 10 / skips: none
November 19 - December 10 / skips: none
Difficult Weave Entries and Exits Workshop
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Dog must be able to perform all contacts at full height and do 6 weaves (open or closed)
Take your weaves to the next level with sequences focusing on challenging weave entries and/or exits.
4 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
Prerequisite: Dog must be able to perform all contacts at full height and do 6 weaves (open or closed)
Take your weaves to the next level with sequences focusing on challenging weave entries and/or exits.
Tuesday 11am Rachel Williamson-Witzel
November 19 - December 10 / skips: none
November 19 - December 10 / skips: none
Courses
7 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
A course will be set up for students to run
7 weeks - class size limited to 8 students.
A course will be set up for students to run
Wednesdays 5pm Sandie Woods
November 6 - January 8 / skips: Nov. 27, Dec 25, Jan. 1
November 6 - January 8 / skips: Nov. 27, Dec 25, Jan. 1
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
October 28 - January 27 / skips: Dec. 2, 9, 15, 22, 30, Jan. 6, 13
October 28 - January 27 / skips: Dec. 2, 9, 15, 22, 30, Jan. 6, 13
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 October 2 - November 20 / skips: none
FULL October 2 - November 20 / skips: none
Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:00 Kathy Meyer
December 4 - January 29 / skips: Dec. 25, Jan. 1
December 4 - January 29 / skips: Dec. 25, Jan. 1
Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:00 Kathy Meyer
February 12 - March 25 / skips: none
February 12 - March 25 / 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: Nov. 28 (Occasional other skips will be announced, if needed.)
January 10 - December 19, 2020 / skips: Nov. 28 (Occasional other skips will be announced, if needed.)
