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.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Mondays 8:15pm August 14 October 9 Sept 4, 11 Rhoda Ezell
Intro to Agility, Part C
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students
Under 2 years by first class meeting. For age exception contact Rhoda (rtezell@gmail.com)
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students
Under 2 years by first class meeting. For age exception contact Rhoda (rtezell@gmail.com)
- Prerequisite:
- You MUST have taken Intro to Agility 1A & B or contact the instructors to discuss enrollment
- You need control of your dog for agility, and basic obedience is strongly recommended to be successful in this class. (attention, sit, down, wait/stay)
- 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 before starting agility.
- Goals:
- This class builds on the basic foundation in agility for both you and your dog while focusing on attention, targeting, the ability to direct your puppy,
- We will be moving onto adult agility equipment in this class.
- Work will primarily be on leash.
- Positive reinforcement is used to pattern skills needed to be successful
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
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INSTRUCTOR |
Tuesdays (C) 9:30am Sept 19 November 7 October 31 Rhoda Ezell
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.
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START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Wednesdays
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.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Wednesdays
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.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Tuesdays 8pm June 13 August 8 July 4, July 18 Susan Geers-
(Contacts) Meiners
(Contacts) Meiners
Tuesdays 8pm August 29 October 17 Sept. 19 Susan Geers-
(Sequences) Meiners
(Sequences) Meiners
Tuesdays 8pm November 7 January 2 Nov. 21, Dec. 26 Susan Geers-
(Weaves) Meiners
(Weaves) Meiners
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.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Tuesdays 10:30am Sept 19 November 7 October 31 Rhoda Ezell
4-12" dogs
4-12" dogs
Tuesdays 11:30am Sept 19 November 7 October 31 Rhoda Ezell
16-24" dogs
16-24" dogs
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.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Tuesdays 6:30pm July 25 September 5 none Sandi McKenzie
Tuesdays 6:30pm September 26 November 7 none Sandi McKenzie
Tuesdays 6:30pm November 28 January 30, 2018 Dec. 26, Jan, 2,16 Sandi McKenzie
Competition Ready
7 weeks - limited class sizes
For dogs and handlers preparing to start or just starting to trial. Main objective is doing sequences and proofing all obstacles as well as fine-tuning the teams for competition. An understanding of all equipment is required.
7 weeks - limited class sizes
For dogs and handlers preparing to start or just starting to trial. Main objective is doing sequences and proofing all obstacles as well as fine-tuning the teams for competition. An understanding of all equipment is required.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Mondays FULL 7pm July 24 September 11 Sept. 4 Susan Lesher
Mondays 7pm October 2 November 13 none Susan Lesher
Mondays 7pm December 4 January 29, 2018 Dec. 25, Jan. 1 Susan Lesher
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.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Tuesdays 1pm July 25 September 5 none Sandi McKenzie
Tuesdays 1pm September 26 November 7 none Sandi McKenzie
Tuesdays 1pm November 28 January 30, 2018 Dec. 26, Jan. 2, 16 Sandi McKenzie
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END DATE |
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INSTRUCTOR |
Wednesdays 5:30pm August 2 September 13 none Darlene Wood
Wednesdays 5:30pm October 4 November 15 none Darlene Wood
Wednesdays 5:30pm December 6 January 24 Dec. 27 Darlene Wood
DAY |
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START DATE |
END DATE |
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INSTRUCTOR |
Thursdays 5:45-7:15pm June 8 August 24 July 6, 13, 20, 27 Brenda Gilday
Thursdays 5:45-7:15pm Sept 14 Dec. 14 Sept 28, Oct. 19, 26 Brenda Gilday
Nov. 16, 23, 30
Nov. 16, 23, 30
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.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:00 August 9 October 4 August 23, 30 Kathy Meyer
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.
DAY |
START TIME |
START DATE |
END DATE |
SKIP DATES |
INSTRUCTOR |
Thursdays 10am - 12:30pm January 26 December 21 Joni Griffith
7/13, 8/31, 9/28
11/23, 12/28
7/13, 8/31, 9/28
11/23, 12/28
