DESCRIPTION: The Novice or Open exercises are not “taught” in these classes. When offered, these classes expect that handler/dog team has completed all necessary training for the exercises at the level and only needs additional proofing/practice opportunities. A proofing/practice class may cover more than one level in same class.

 PREREQUISITE: (at least one of the following)

• Successful completion of Novice; 
• Competing at the Novice (CD) level;
• Instructor approval.

WHAT TO BRING:

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

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:  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 continues to build on the nosework team's search skills in all search elements -- containers, interiors, exteriors, buried, handler discrimination and vehicles.  This class is LEVEL FIVE of a six level series.  Buried and Handler discrimination searches will be included if majority of class have an interest in these specialized searches. The complexity of the searches will gradually become more difficult -- some examples: converging odor, inaccessible hides, multiple vehicles of all types, channeling, elevated hides, exterior searches utilizing all weather conditions etc. 

PREREQUISITES: (one or more of the following

• Successful completion of Scentwork Beginning Continuing
• Instructor permission

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Copy of vaccination records
• Buckle collar or harness
• Variety of soft treats
• Crate for your dog
• 6 ft leash and 8-12 ft long line

DESCRIPTION:  This class continues to build on the nosework team's search skills in search elements -- containers, interiors, exteriors and vehicles. This class is LEVEL SIX of a six level series. It is intended for dogs preparing for NACSW NW2 and NW3/Elite Competition (or AKC/UKC Superior, Masters and Elite Levels) The complexity of the searches will gradually become more difficult with larger search areas. Searches will include converging odor inaccessible hides, channeling, elevated hides, exterior searches utilizing all weather conditions, timed searches with an unknown number of hides, and searches with Blank or Clear rooms. 

PREREQUISITES: (one or more of the following

• Successful completion of Scentwork - Continuing Intermediate
• Instructor permission

WHAT TO BRING:  

• Copy of vaccination records
• Buckle collar or harness
• Variety of soft treats
• Crate for your dog
• 6 ft leash and 8-12 long line

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:  This class continues to build on the nosework team's search skills in search elements -- containers, interiors, exteriors and vehicles. This class is LEVEL SIX of a six level series. It is intended for dogs preparing for NACSW NW2 and NW3/Elite Competition (or AKC/UKC Superior, Masters and Elite Levels) The complexity of the searches will gradually become more difficult with larger search areas. Searches will include converging odor inaccessible hides, channeling, elevated hides, exterior searches utilizing all weather conditions, timed searches with an unknown number of hides, and searches with Blank or Clear rooms. 

PREREQUISITES: (one or more of the following

• Successful completion of Scentwork - Continuing Intermediate
• Instructor permission

WHAT TO BRING:  

• Copy of vaccination records
• Buckle collar or harness
• Variety of soft treats
• Crate for your dog
• 6 ft leash and 8-12 long line

DESCRIPTION: This is a 4-week class for puppies that are 5-12 months old on the first day of class.  Generally designed for those puppies that were too old for the Friday Night Puppy classes and not ready for Household class.  These classes are 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. The puppy level classes also include basic problem solving (e.g., chewing, jumping up, etc.). Most classes use food (soft treats) or silent toys in training.

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

 PREREQUISITES:

• Puppy must be up-to-date on vaccinations,  Rabies is not required if under 6 months.  
• Puppy must be between 5 months and 12 months on the first day of class.

NOTE: Please do not schedule any elective surgery (eg. spay/neuter) during the classe session. 

 WHAT TO BRING:

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