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.

DESCRIPTION: The  Open level competition exercises are covered;  and, as the handler/dog team  progresses, distractions and proofing will be done as appropriate.  This class will now begin introducing the Utility exercises - signals, moving stand, articles, gloves and directed jumping.  Class can be repeated.

PREREQUISITE:  (two or more of the following)

• Completed Novice CD title
• Competing in Grad Novice (GN) or above;
• 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.