AGILITY CLASSES
We LOVE LOVE LOVE this dog sport! Agility is one part obedience, one part relationship, and one part sheer adrenalin rush! The relationship between dog and handler, the feeling of accomplishment when the team learns a new skill, the fun of running and jumping, the camaraderie between handlers, the challenge of beating the course- it’s all good!
Please call for more information on class times and locations. If you’ve already started agility training and would like to join one of our classes, we can evaluate your training level and place you with the appropriate group.
Agility training has a significant off-leash aspect involved. Because of this, dogs who are aggressive with other dogs or people cannot participate in group classes. But, we have plenty of experience training dogs with these issues, so if you feel your dog might not handle a class situation well, private lessons can be arranged. Or, talk to us about our Charm School program to see if we can’t work through your dog’s issues so they can participate in this great sport!
JumpStart:
This great program uses the skills you and your dog have learned in basic obedience class to start you out right in the exciting and fun sport of agility, the fastest growing dog sport in the world!
This class will help you solidify your dog’s basic obedience skills, apply them to agility, and enhance your great relationship with your dog by using positive reinforcement training methods. Building this foundation will help you achieve great success, right from the start, when you begin training on the agility equipment and learning how to handle your dog on course.
Although there is no minimum age requirement for this class, your dog should have completed at least one basic obedience course or the equivalent before attending JumpStart. Solid skills should include sit, down, stay for at least 30 seconds, a reliable recall, an attention command, and reasonably polite walking.
Starter Agility 1:
Introduction to the obstacles and basic handling flat work will be the subject of this class. This is a foundation class upon which all other agility training can be built, and some obedience and attention work will be incorporated into the lesson plan. Having fun is a big priority!
Pre-requisite for this class is our JumpStart class, or an equivalent obedience class. Solid skills should include sit, down, stay for at least 30 seconds, a reliable recall, an attention command, and reasonably polite walking.
Starter Agility 2:
These classes are a continuation of the Starter Agility class- we will continue to build familiarity and independence on all the agility obstacles, and start to sequence obstacles together while learned to handle with style and clarity!
Pre-requisite: Pet Work Starter Agility 1; which may be waived after a private evaluation of you and your dog’s agility skills with Lynn.
Intermediate Agility Handling:
These classes are a continuation of the Starter Agility classes- we will continue with longer obstacle sequences, learn new handling strategies, start distance work, and continue teaching obstacle independence.
Advanced Agility Handling:
This level is a continuation of the Intermediate Agility classes- for dogs and handlers who are currently competing.
Tackling Distance Challenges:
For Advanced teams, push the limits of your working relationship in the ring and solidify your communication while your dog completes obstacle sequences at a distance!
Problem Solving Clinics:
We will be conducting single session workshops to tackle common agility issues, like breaking start line stays, poor contact performance, better weave pole performance, knocked bars, and handler focus. Contact us to be added to our email list and stay posted on our offerings!
Please call for more information on class times and locations. If you’ve already started agility training and would like to join one of our classes, we can evaluate your training level and place you with the appropriate group.
Agility training has a significant off-leash aspect involved. Because of this, dogs who are aggressive with other dogs or people cannot participate in group classes. But, we have plenty of experience training dogs with these issues, so if you feel your dog might not handle a class situation well, private lessons can be arranged. Or, talk to us about our Charm School program to see if we can’t work through your dog’s issues so they can participate in this great sport!
JumpStart:
This great program uses the skills you and your dog have learned in basic obedience class to start you out right in the exciting and fun sport of agility, the fastest growing dog sport in the world!
This class will help you solidify your dog’s basic obedience skills, apply them to agility, and enhance your great relationship with your dog by using positive reinforcement training methods. Building this foundation will help you achieve great success, right from the start, when you begin training on the agility equipment and learning how to handle your dog on course.
Although there is no minimum age requirement for this class, your dog should have completed at least one basic obedience course or the equivalent before attending JumpStart. Solid skills should include sit, down, stay for at least 30 seconds, a reliable recall, an attention command, and reasonably polite walking.
Starter Agility 1:
Introduction to the obstacles and basic handling flat work will be the subject of this class. This is a foundation class upon which all other agility training can be built, and some obedience and attention work will be incorporated into the lesson plan. Having fun is a big priority!
Pre-requisite for this class is our JumpStart class, or an equivalent obedience class. Solid skills should include sit, down, stay for at least 30 seconds, a reliable recall, an attention command, and reasonably polite walking.
Starter Agility 2:
These classes are a continuation of the Starter Agility class- we will continue to build familiarity and independence on all the agility obstacles, and start to sequence obstacles together while learned to handle with style and clarity!
Pre-requisite: Pet Work Starter Agility 1; which may be waived after a private evaluation of you and your dog’s agility skills with Lynn.
Intermediate Agility Handling:
These classes are a continuation of the Starter Agility classes- we will continue with longer obstacle sequences, learn new handling strategies, start distance work, and continue teaching obstacle independence.
Advanced Agility Handling:
This level is a continuation of the Intermediate Agility classes- for dogs and handlers who are currently competing.
Tackling Distance Challenges:
For Advanced teams, push the limits of your working relationship in the ring and solidify your communication while your dog completes obstacle sequences at a distance!
Problem Solving Clinics:
We will be conducting single session workshops to tackle common agility issues, like breaking start line stays, poor contact performance, better weave pole performance, knocked bars, and handler focus. Contact us to be added to our email list and stay posted on our offerings!
