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253-565 - AGILITY - MASTERS/PREMIER LEVEL

$130

with R. Tyler

Calendar May 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION:  This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in the Master and Premier levels. The class will continue to refine handling skills so that the team can successfully perform at the upper levels of agility.

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Excellent Level
  • Competing at the Excellent or Master Level
  • Ready to compete at the Excellent,  Master or Premier Level
  • Instructor approval

WHAT TO BRING

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Crate for your dog
  • Extra pair of shoes to wear 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

253-523 - AGILITY BEGINNING HANDLING

$90

with A. Peterson

Calendar May 7, 2025 at 5:15 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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.

CLASS DATES: 5/7, 5/14, 6/4, 6/11 

 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
Full Course

253-531 - AGILITY NOVICE LEVEL

$130

with A. Peterson

Calendar May 7, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Full Course

253-525 - AGILITY MANEUVERS

$130

with C. Yarrington

Calendar May 12, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: The skills introduced in Agility Beginning Handling will continue to be covered in Agility Maneuvers.  New skills to be introduced and existing skills perfected.  Existing skills to be perfected include: crosses (front, rear, blind); contacts and weaves. New skills to be introduced include increasing distance between handler and dog; increasing the number of obstacles in a sequence; working toward full height jumps; successfully performing 6 weave poles without aids.

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Beginning Handling
  • Solid sit stay and/or down stay
  • Solid recall when exposed to distractions
  • Able to perform a front, rear, and blind cross 
  • Able to achieve a start line stay 
  • Able to perform a short 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

COURSE PROGRESSION:

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

253-730 - FLYBALL - ALL LEVELS

$130

with L. Bradshaw

Calendar May 14, 2025 at 8:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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

Will run

253-548 - AGILITY MASTER LEVEL

$130

with A. Duffey

Calendar May 15, 2025 at 10 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

253-534 - AGILITY NOVICE LEVEL

$130

with R. Chapman

Calendar May 15, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

253-546 - AGILITY MASTERS LEVEL

$90

with A. Peterson

Calendar May 21, 2025 at 5:15 pm, runs for 4 weeks

DESCRIPTION:  This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in the Master level. The class will continue to refine handling skills so that the team can successfully perform at the upper levels of agility.

Class Schedule:  5/21, 5/27, 6/18, 6/25

 PREREQUISITES:

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

WHAT TO BRING

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Crate for your dog
  • Extra pair of shoes to wear 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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