Agility clases
All classes are $140 for a 6-week session
For Juniors: Discount Classes 40%, put in code: 24JUNIOR
For Juniors: Discount Classes 40%, put in code: 24JUNIOR
2x2 WEaves - Getting Started
AGILITY CLASSES:
Agility #1 – Foundations: Prerequisite: Dogs must have obtained a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title. Dogs
should be well socialized and well behaved around other dogs. (Basic skills needed, strong recall, sit, down and stay).
Class Description: Students will learn basic agility foundation skills. Building teamwork and enthusiasm for the game will be emphasized. Skills introduced are clicker skills, crate games, box games, body awareness exercises (front and rear), teach contact end behavior skills. Shaping vs. luring will be explained and demonstrated. Equipment used are platforms, long plank, cones, tunnels and jumps. NOTE: No A-frame, dog walk or teeter are used in this class).
Agility #2 – Basic Obstacle Performance: Prerequisite: Dogs & handlers must have completed Agility #1
(Foundations).
Class Description: Dogs & handlers introduced to the agility equipment used in AKC Trails. Emphasis will be placed on correct obstacle performance and necessary training to achieve and maintain this performance.
Agility #2 – 2 x 2 Weaves (Getting started): Prerequisite: Foundations Agility #1 dogs must be 11 months or
older. Dogs must be toy/food motivated. Retrieving a ball or toy with enthusiasm is a plus! A good recall is
mandatory.
Class Description: Class teaches independent weave performance of 15-20 feet enabling the Nadler to get to the next obstacle on a course while the dog is in the weaves. Students learn the mechanics of training weaves with the 2 x 2 method. Focus n shaping vs. luring and how to help your dog understand difficult weave entries and maintain drive and focus throughout the 12 poles.
Agility #3 – Basic Handling & Sequencing Skills: Prerequisite: Dogs & handlers must have completed Agility #1 and Agility #2 classes.
Class Description: Emphasis on improving handler and dog’s understanding of the basic agility skills. Including front, rear and blind crosses, common agility jumping patterns, serpentine treadles will be introduced and run in short sequences. Emphasis will be on dog & handler teamwork and maintaining connection with your dog. Contact behaviors and weave skills will be included but handling and connection is the focus.
Agility #4 – Novice: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2 and #3.
Class Description: Emphasis will be placed on longer sequences incorporating a mixture of basic agility course designs. Handlers will be encouraged to try a variety of handling skills. New skills will be introduced and included in sequences.
Agility #4 – Novice, Open, Excellent/Master: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2, #3.
Class Description: For dogs & handlers who are competing or have equivalent skills for the Novice Open or Excellent/Master levels. The sequences will be set for multiple levels, and the class will teach skills and handlers methods depending on the experience level of individual teams.
Agility #4 – Skills & Drills: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2 and #3.
Class Description: Class will focus on mastering a variety of agility skills through drills, short sequences and
proofing.
Agility #4 – Coursework: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2 and #3.
Class Description: Courses will be set to work with various levels of teams from Novice to Master. Focus on
fine tuning handler skills and course analysis.
Agility #5 -= Open: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #4 (Novice). Dog must have one AKC Novice title.
Dogs in this class must be showing at the equivalent of the AKC open level or higher.
Class Description: Class will build on the skills learned in the Novice class. Emphasis on longer and more
difficult obstacles sequences incorporating a mixture of course designs. Handlers will be encouraged to try a variety of handling skills.
Agility #5 – Advanced Handling: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2 and #3.
Class Description: Continue to improve basic handling skills while adding more advanced handling skills and
verbals. Short sequences will be utilized in this class.
Agility #6 – Excellent/Masters: Prerequisite: Completion of One AKC Open Title. Dogs in this class must be
showing at the equivalent of the AKC excellent level or higher.
Class Description: Class will build on the skills learned in the open class. This class is designed to improve
connection and teamwork. The obstacle sequences in this class will be more challenging with multiple obstacle sequences presented with challenges that require dog and handler connection and teamwork.
Agility #7 – Competitive Handling: Prerequisite: Competing at the AKC equivalent of Excellent or Higher.
Class Description: Class will include a combination of full course work and short sequences to build each team’s proficiency and teamwork. The focus will be on fine tuning handler skills and staying abreast of current training methods and trends.
Agility #1 – Foundations: Prerequisite: Dogs must have obtained a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title. Dogs
should be well socialized and well behaved around other dogs. (Basic skills needed, strong recall, sit, down and stay).
Class Description: Students will learn basic agility foundation skills. Building teamwork and enthusiasm for the game will be emphasized. Skills introduced are clicker skills, crate games, box games, body awareness exercises (front and rear), teach contact end behavior skills. Shaping vs. luring will be explained and demonstrated. Equipment used are platforms, long plank, cones, tunnels and jumps. NOTE: No A-frame, dog walk or teeter are used in this class).
Agility #2 – Basic Obstacle Performance: Prerequisite: Dogs & handlers must have completed Agility #1
(Foundations).
Class Description: Dogs & handlers introduced to the agility equipment used in AKC Trails. Emphasis will be placed on correct obstacle performance and necessary training to achieve and maintain this performance.
Agility #2 – 2 x 2 Weaves (Getting started): Prerequisite: Foundations Agility #1 dogs must be 11 months or
older. Dogs must be toy/food motivated. Retrieving a ball or toy with enthusiasm is a plus! A good recall is
mandatory.
Class Description: Class teaches independent weave performance of 15-20 feet enabling the Nadler to get to the next obstacle on a course while the dog is in the weaves. Students learn the mechanics of training weaves with the 2 x 2 method. Focus n shaping vs. luring and how to help your dog understand difficult weave entries and maintain drive and focus throughout the 12 poles.
Agility #3 – Basic Handling & Sequencing Skills: Prerequisite: Dogs & handlers must have completed Agility #1 and Agility #2 classes.
Class Description: Emphasis on improving handler and dog’s understanding of the basic agility skills. Including front, rear and blind crosses, common agility jumping patterns, serpentine treadles will be introduced and run in short sequences. Emphasis will be on dog & handler teamwork and maintaining connection with your dog. Contact behaviors and weave skills will be included but handling and connection is the focus.
Agility #4 – Novice: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2 and #3.
Class Description: Emphasis will be placed on longer sequences incorporating a mixture of basic agility course designs. Handlers will be encouraged to try a variety of handling skills. New skills will be introduced and included in sequences.
Agility #4 – Novice, Open, Excellent/Master: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2, #3.
Class Description: For dogs & handlers who are competing or have equivalent skills for the Novice Open or Excellent/Master levels. The sequences will be set for multiple levels, and the class will teach skills and handlers methods depending on the experience level of individual teams.
Agility #4 – Skills & Drills: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2 and #3.
Class Description: Class will focus on mastering a variety of agility skills through drills, short sequences and
proofing.
Agility #4 – Coursework: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2 and #3.
Class Description: Courses will be set to work with various levels of teams from Novice to Master. Focus on
fine tuning handler skills and course analysis.
Agility #5 -= Open: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #4 (Novice). Dog must have one AKC Novice title.
Dogs in this class must be showing at the equivalent of the AKC open level or higher.
Class Description: Class will build on the skills learned in the Novice class. Emphasis on longer and more
difficult obstacles sequences incorporating a mixture of course designs. Handlers will be encouraged to try a variety of handling skills.
Agility #5 – Advanced Handling: Prerequisite: Completion of Agility #1, #2 and #3.
Class Description: Continue to improve basic handling skills while adding more advanced handling skills and
verbals. Short sequences will be utilized in this class.
Agility #6 – Excellent/Masters: Prerequisite: Completion of One AKC Open Title. Dogs in this class must be
showing at the equivalent of the AKC excellent level or higher.
Class Description: Class will build on the skills learned in the open class. This class is designed to improve
connection and teamwork. The obstacle sequences in this class will be more challenging with multiple obstacle sequences presented with challenges that require dog and handler connection and teamwork.
Agility #7 – Competitive Handling: Prerequisite: Competing at the AKC equivalent of Excellent or Higher.
Class Description: Class will include a combination of full course work and short sequences to build each team’s proficiency and teamwork. The focus will be on fine tuning handler skills and staying abreast of current training methods and trends.
