DESCRIPTION: The skills introduced in Agility Foundations 2 will continue to be covered in Agility Beginning Handling.  New skills to be introduced include: additional crosses (rear, blind); increasing jump heights; short sequences; sequences with contacts or weaves or tunnels. 

 PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Agility Foundations 2
• Solid sit stay and/or down stay
• Solid recall when exposed to distractions
• Able to perform a front cross 
• Able to achieve a start line stay 
• Able to perform a short jump 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

Continuation of Open and Utility exercises are covered in this classes. When offered, this class expects that handler/dog team has  been introduced and able to perform the Open and/or Utility exercises, though maybe not perfected  as when ready to show.

 PREREQUISITE:  

• Introduction of the Open and Utility exercises, including retrieving 
• Competing or ready to compete at the Novice level (CD)
• Or Instructor approval

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

DESCRIPTION:  For Puppies who are 5 – 12 months old on the first day of class.   The S.T.A.R. program is an exciting new program designed to get the dog owner and new puppy off to a good start. The focus is on Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility. 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. The class includes training on the tasks of sit, down, come, and walking on a loose leash. Exercises to help handler/dog team meet the requirements for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) are also covered.   

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG.  PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON (though they are welcome to attend) - 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.

WHAT TO BRING:

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

NOTE:  Please do not schedule elective surgery (e.g., spay, neuter) during the class session.

DESCRIPTION:  This is a class focusing on skills that will help your dog compete in flyball.  Flyball is a relay team sport that has been compared to drag racing with your dog.  The countdown lights start the race between 2 teams of 4 dogs, which in turn, race over low hurdles to retrieve a ball from a spring-loaded box, and race back over the same hurdles to their handler. Once they are back the next dog goes.  The first team to have all their dogs successfully complete the course wins the race.

The class will familiarize entry-level and beginner dogs (and their handlers) with the fundamentals of flyball training.  Successful completion of the class will provide them with the foundation upon which they can build before progessing to participation in flyball competitions.

All levels are welcome

 PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Puppy or Household class or equivalent
• Must be up-to-date on vaccinations. 
• Possess a solid sit/stay and recall

WHAT TO BRING

• Copy of updated vaccination records
• 4-6 ft leash
• Buckle collar
• Variety of soft, easy to eat treats
• Tug toy that your dog likes

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.  Handler/dog teams should have an understanding of the Open exercises.  The dog should have begun an introduction to drop on recall, dumbbell retrieving, open-level jumping, and command discrimination exercises. As the handler/dog teams  progress,  distractions and proofing will be done as appropriate.  Class can be repeated.

Class Schedule:  The class will meet every other week.

 PREREQUISITE: 

• Having a CD or showing at the Novice level (CD)
• Or, 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: The skills introduced in Agility Foundations 2 will continue to be covered in Agility Beginning Handling.  New skills to be introduced include: additional crosses (rear, blind); increasing jump heights; short sequences; sequences with contacts or weaves or tunnels. 

 PREREQUISITES:

• Successful completion of Agility Foundations 2
• Solid sit stay and/or down stay
• Solid recall when exposed to distractions
• Able to perform a front cross 
• Able to achieve a start line stay 
• Able to perform a short jump 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

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. 

NOTE:  Only one dog per handler

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.