Open and Utility exercises are covered in this classes. When offered, this class expects that handler/dog team has completed all necessary training for the exercises at the Open and Utility level and only needs additional proofing/practice opportunities. A proofing/practice class may cover more than one level in same class.

 PREREQUISITE: (one or more of the following)

• Solid retrieve with a dumbbell required
• Successful completion of Open class 
• Competing at the Utility level (UD)
• Instructor approval

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration priority will be given to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

DESCRIPTION: Rally classes will help prepare the handler/dog team to compete competitively in Rally with precision and accuracy. This class will cover Rally levels - Advanced, Excellent and Master. These levels require that the dog work off-leash. There will be instruction on how to perform the various exercises and strategies for achieving the highest possible scores.  Students can apply these strategies to each week's practice courses. Two or three courses will be worked each week.  Participation in AKC trials is not required, but encouraged.

Visit the American Kennel Club website for a more detailed description of rally (www.akc.org/events/rally/) and rally course stations (www.akc.org/rules/). 

PREREQUISITE:

• Ready to compete in the upper Rally Levels (Advanced, Excellent, Master) 
• Instructor's permission;
• Student should be very familiar with the Novice through Advanced Rally signs

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records
• 4-6 ft leash
• Buckle collar
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats
• Students should bring a portable crate to use when walking the courses.   

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in the upper level classes (Excellent/Master). Teams will practice sequences found in Excellent/Master courses and will continue to refine handling skills so that they can successfully perform at the upper levels of agility. 

PREREQUISITES (at least one of the following):

• Successful completion of Agility Open Level or an Open Agility title
• Competing at the Excellent or Master level
• Ready to compete at the Excellent level
• Instructor approval

WHAT TO BRING:

• Buckle collar
• 4-6 foot leash 
• Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
• Crate for the dog when not working on the course 
• Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

• Agility Foundations 1
• Agility Foundations 2
• Agility Beginning Handling
• Agility Maneuvers
• Novice 
• Open
• Excellent/Master
• Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

DESCRIPTION: TThe foundation for the Open level competition exercises are introduced. This includes work on precision heeling, including various paces, turns and Figure 8.  Introduction to drop on recall, dumbbell retrieving, open-level jumping, and command discrimination exercises. As the handler/dog team  progress,  distractions and proofing will be done as appropriate.  Class can be repeated.

 PREREQUISITE: 

• Successful completion of Novice III;
• Showing in Novice (CD);
• Instructor approval. 

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash;
• buckle collar;
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.
• Competition dumbell sized to specific dog.  

DESCRIPTION: Thi class is designed to teach basic control (age appropriate) in a variety of situations with distractions. Exercises taught include sit, down, stand, stay, come and controlled walking on a leash. Focus is on household manners to help dog adapt to family life. May also include basic problem solving (e.g., chewing, jumping up, etc.). Most classes use food (soft treats) or silent toys in training. In this class you will also be taught how to incorporate the clicker as your "reward marker".  This class may be repeated.

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG.  DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

PREREQUISITES:

• Dog must be up-to-date on vaccinations.  
• Must be older than 6 months
• No class training prerequisites.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash; buckle collar;
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

DESCRIPTION:  Many begin exhibiting in the Obedience ring after doing Rally, although both can be done simultaneously.  This class will begin to prepare the team for competition obedience, as well as develop a close relationship between the handler and dog. Foundation for the Novice and Beginner Novice exercises are introduced.  Emphasis is placed on motivation and attention. Introduction to sit, down, stand, stay, recall, fronts, finishes, and heeling (position and attention). Class can be repeated.  As in Rally, exposure to the Beginner Novice signs and Sit-Stay-Walk-Around-The-Ring exercise will be covered.

PREREQUISITE: 

• Successful completion of 5-12 Puppy class or Household I equivalent and/or competition-experienced handler.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash; buckle collar;
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in Open. The class will focus on refining handling skills and will practice sequences found in the upper level classes.

PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Agility Novice Level, showing at the Novice/Starters level, or successful completion of Novice/Starters Agility title
• Performing full height jumps and contacts
• Able to successfully complete 12 weave poles
• Able to perform a full course obstacle sequence

WHAT TO BRING:

• Buckle collar
• 4-6 foot leash
• Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
• Crate for the dog when not working on the course
• Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

• Agility Foundations 1
• Agility Foundations 2
• Agility Beginning Handling
• Agility Maneuvers
• Novice
• Open
• Excellent/Master
• Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in Novice.  Skills to be covered include: full height jumps and contacts; increasing the length and difficulty of sequences; consistently performing 12 weave poles independently; practicing contacts with the chosen end criteria. 

PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Agility Maneuvers
• Solid sit stay and/or down stay
• Solid recall when exposed to distractions
• Able to perform full height jumps and contacts
• Able to successfully complete 12 weave poles 
• Able perform a multiple obstacle sequence 

WHAT TO BRING:

• Buckle collar
• 4-6 foot leash
• Variety of hard treats (that do not crumb easily)
• Crate for the dog when not working on course
• Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

COURSE PROGRESSION:

• Agility Foundations 1
• Agility Foundations 2
• Agility Beginning Handling
• Agility Maneuvers
• Novice
• Open
• Excellent/Master
• Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.