Agility Classes

What is AGILITY?

Dog agility is an interactive Team Sport between a Dog and Handler. Agility takes basic dog training to a new level of training and fun. Agility is Not taking your dog to a playground to play by themselves on equipment. In the game of agility, the handler directs the dog through an agility course comprised of a mixture of agility obstacles in a race for both time and accuracy. Dogs must be able to run off leash through the course. The Handler directs the dog by motion, movement, verbal and various body signals, requiring exceptional training of the animal and coordination of the handler.

Agility Classes Offered

Foundation Puppy Class – Puppies will be taught foundation and ground work games needed to play the sport of agility while building . Teams will also be shown various exercises to work with your dog at home for general fitness and as warm ups before training.

Beginning Agility – Foundation Classes Basic Obedience skills and a dog able to work with you off leash in the presence of other dogs and distractions are a Pre Requisite for Agility Classes. Dogs will be familiarized with agility equipment.  Teams will be taught foundation and ground work skills needed to play the sport of agility. Teams will also be shown various exercises to work with your dog at home for general fitness and as warm ups before training.

Novice Agility Handling Dog and Handlers teams will begin to put their foundation skills together in short training sequences.

CLASS FEES:

CLASS LOCATION:

New location will be added soon.

1. 1. Praise for your dog
   2. Flat or rolled buckle collar
   3. A 4 to 6 foot nylon or leather leash. NO chain or Flexi leashes please.
   4. Favorite toy(s).
   5. Treats – small, bite sized. “Special” treats such as string cheese, hot dogs, or your dinner on class night.
2. Water for Dog and Handler.
3. A HUNGRY DOG. Please do not feed your dog before class, especially if he/she is not very food motivated.
4. Imagination and willingness to buy HAVE FUN!