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254-557 - AGILITY OPEN/EXCELLENT LEVEL

$130

with K. Taylor

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

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

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Open Level class,
  • Showing at the Open level or Excellent level
  • 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.

 

Full Course

254-560 - AGILITY EXCELLENT/MASTER LEVEL

$130

with H. Rupprecht

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Full Course

254-251 OBEDIENCE OPEN / UTILITY PROOFING

$130

with L. Owens

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Full Course

254-555 - AGILITY OPEN/EXCELLENT LEVEL

$130

with H. Rupprecht

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Open Level class,
  • Showing at the Open level or Excellent level
  • 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.

 

Full Course

254-558 - AGILITY OPEN/EXCELLENT LEVEL

$130

with K. Taylor

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Open Level class,
  • Showing at the Open level or Excellent level
  • 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.

 

Full Course

254-032 - PUPPY 5-12 MONTHS S.T.A.R.

$150

with M. Westhoff

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 7 weeks

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.

Will run

254-320 RALLY ALL LEVELS

$130

with M. Burney

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: Rally classes will help prepare the handler/dog team to compete competitively in Rally and have fun working on obedience skills at the same time. Some sessions may cover all Rally levels (Novice/Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent/Masters) in one class. Perfection is not expected. More advanced students will be encouraged to try to work off-leash. There will be instruction on how to perform the various exercises. Training assistance will be tailored to the needs to the handler/dog team. Two or three courses will be worked each week. 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:

  • Successful completion of Household I or Novice I equivalent; 
  • Instructor's permission;
  • The handler/dog team is expected to have the basics of heeling (without leash pulling), fronts, and finishes.

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.

Full Course

254-561 - AGILITY EXCELLENT/MASTER LEVEL

$130

with K. Wagner

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Full Course




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