Agility Class Schedules
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Puppy Pre-Agility
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog must be between 8 weeks and 6 months in age
Designed for fun and learning, this class will give your puppy a great head-start on any future training. Although it is geared for the performance dog, it can also be a great time for the pet puppy. Puppies will come away with the ability to focus on you, find self-control, enthusiasm, drive, balance and be willing to try new things with confidence. Some skills taught are crosses, distance work, toy motivation, driving through an open weave channel, recalls, crate games, targeting, front and rear end awareness, introducing ending behaviors for the contact equipment, and flat work skills. Obstacles will be set at low heights and introduced in a manner that will not strain a puppy’s body, including tire, tunnel, plank, table, and weaves.
Mondays 6pm, July 8-August 26, skip date: June 22
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Dog must be between 8 weeks and 6 months in age
Designed for fun and learning, this class will give your puppy a great head-start on any future training. Although it is geared for the performance dog, it can also be a great time for the pet puppy. Puppies will come away with the ability to focus on you, find self-control, enthusiasm, drive, balance and be willing to try new things with confidence. Some skills taught are crosses, distance work, toy motivation, driving through an open weave channel, recalls, crate games, targeting, front and rear end awareness, introducing ending behaviors for the contact equipment, and flat work skills. Obstacles will be set at low heights and introduced in a manner that will not strain a puppy’s body, including tire, tunnel, plank, table, and weaves.
Mondays 6pm, July 8-August 26, skip date: June 22
Mondays 6:00pm Rachel Witzel-Williamson
July 8 - August 26 / skip: July 22
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
FULL June 12 - July 31 / skips: July 10
FULL June 12 - July 31 / skips: July 10
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 June 12 - July 31 / skips: July 10
FULL June 12 - July 31 / skips: July 10
Mondays 7:00pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
July 8 - August 26 / skips: July 22
July 8 - August 26 / skips: July 22
Intro to Coursework (Formerly Beg Agility 3)
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 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 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.
Wednesdays 8:30pm Sandi McKenzie
June 12 - August 7 / skips: July 3, 10
June 12 - August 7 / skips: July 3, 10
Backyard Agility
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Agility Skillbuilding, or equivalent
This class will focuses on courses and skills you can practice in small spaces and with minimal equipment. Courses will be 40x40(or smaller) and use only bar jumps and a single tunnel. There will be no weaves or contacts used in this class. Each week the teams will practice a course and receive a handout of other sequences that can be done with the same setup.
7 weeks - class sizes limited to 8 students.
Prerequisites: Agility Skillbuilding, or equivalent
This class will focuses on courses and skills you can practice in small spaces and with minimal equipment. Courses will be 40x40(or smaller) and use only bar jumps and a single tunnel. There will be no weaves or contacts used in this class. Each week the teams will practice a course and receive a handout of other sequences that can be done with the same setup.
Mondays 8pm Rachel Williamson-Witzel
July 8 - August 26 / skips July 22
July 8 - August 26 / skips July 22
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
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
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
June 11 - July 23 / no skips
Weaves Class
2 weeks -limited class sizes
This class is a condensed weaves class. The focus will be on learning weaves using the 2 x 2 weaves.
Class one night a week, then 3 additional times (4pm to 6pm) to practice.
Total commitment:
Come to class or practice 4 nights a week
If you have weaves (2 x 2) at home you do not have to come practice.
EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO PRACTICE EVERY DAY..
Loaner weaves may be available, but will require deposit as most are owned by members loaning them.
Instructions to make your own out of PVC will be sent prior to class if you want to make them.
2 weeks -limited class sizes
This class is a condensed weaves class. The focus will be on learning weaves using the 2 x 2 weaves.
Class one night a week, then 3 additional times (4pm to 6pm) to practice.
Total commitment:
Come to class or practice 4 nights a week
If you have weaves (2 x 2) at home you do not have to come practice.
EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO PRACTICE EVERY DAY..
Loaner weaves may be available, but will require deposit as most are owned by members loaning them.
Instructions to make your own out of PVC will be sent prior to class if you want to make them.
Thursdays 4:00pm Sandi McKenzie
July 18 - August 2 / skips: none
July 18 - August 2 / skips: none
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
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
April 30 - June 18/ skip: May 21
April 30 - June 18/ skip: May 21
Wednesdays 5pm Sandie Woods
June 26 - August 14 / skips July 10
June 26 - August 14 / skips July 10
Wednesdays 5pm Sandie Woods
September 4 - October 16 / skips: none
September 4 - October 16 / skips: none
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
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.
Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:00 Kathy Meyer
FULL May 29 - July 10 / skips: none
FULL May 29 - July 10 / 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.)
