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

DESCRIPTION:  For Puppies who are 10-18 weeks old on the first day of class.   This class is held on Friday evenings.  It is a 4-week class with a new session beginning the first Friday of each month, except December. 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 an introduction on the tasks of sit, down, come, and walking on a loose leash. 

NOTE: For the June class Puppy must be born between January 30, 2026 and March 277, 2026

While participants will be limited to two people per puppy to keep room occupancy low, DO NOT REGISTER THE SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

 PREREQUISITES:

• Puppy must be between the ages of 10-18 weeks old on the first day of class;
• Puppy must have completed the 2nd series of vaccination shots (generally includes Distemper and Parvovirus, (Bordatella and Leptospirosis based on your vet's recommendations)  Proof of Rabies Vaccination not required for this age group;
• Must have a negative fecal prior to the start of class and after your puppy was brought home; or if the last fecal was positive, you have documentation that treatment is complete or a letter from your Veterinarian stating that you puppy is safe for class

 WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of updated vaccination records;
• 4-6 ft leash;
• Buckle collar; a harness is not a good device for control, especially in a room of puppies, so please do not plan on bringing your puppy in a harness. If you need an exception, then please discuss with the instructor on the first night of class
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats.

If you have specific questions about this class, please email  aadtcclasses@gmail.com