REGISTRATION:
We hold a fall session and a spring session for training.
FALL 2010 Registration will be available August 15, 2010.
PREREGISTRATION: Please check back in mid-August for dates (preregistration is open for instructors and those with preregistration vouchers)
REGULAR REGISTRATION: Please check back in mid-August for dates
CLASS STRUCTURE
There are five levels of classes are available:
• Puppy
• Beginner
• Advanced Beginner
• Intermediate
• Handler
• Masters
Puppy
Description: This class will focus on teaching some fundamentals of agility that will help puppies gain the basics of agility and teach them how to learn. Targeting, wobble boards, focus and basic obedience will be covered in this class. Age 4 months to 1 year.
NOTICE: Class size is limited to 10 dog/handler teams. Dogs must be between 4 months of age and 1 year.
Beginner
Description: This class is designed to introduce dogs to agility and the performance of the agility obstacles. Time will also be devoted to developing basic foundational skills such as stay, down, sit, come and come to hand. The class will focus on teaching handlers how to communicate with their dogs and gain a greater understanding of how dogs learn. Handlers will be expected to practice exercises during the week outside class. While the exercises generally do not require home equipment, students may eventually consider acquiring some minimal equipment such as a jump, 12’plank, and PVC weave poles. Handlers should review the list of items required for participation in the class at “What to Bring to Class". There is a 20 dog/handler limit per class.
NOTICE: Class size is limited to 20 dog/handler teams. Dogs must be at least 9 months of age before the first class meeting.
Advanced Beginner
Description: This class is designed to continue introducing dogs to agility and the performance of the agility obstacles. Students in this class should already be familiar with agility obstacles such as jumps, teeter, dog walk, A-frame, chute, and weave poles. There is a 20 dog/handler limit per class.
NOTICE: Class size is limited to 20 dog/handler teams.
Intermediate - Emphasis and Goals
• Work both sides with dog
• Wean off weave gates
• Wean off leash
• Solidify obstacles and contacts
• Proof obedience (lead outs, down, etc.)
• Straight-line sequencing
• Turn sequencing
• “Go”
• “Here” (come to hand)
• Intro to tunnel and jump crosses
• Intro to flips
• Targeting and contacts
• Table work
• Distance work
• Increasing jump height
Prerequisite: Level 1 or Beginners agility class or instructor approval.
Handler - Emphasis and Goals
• 180’s and 270’s
• “Wrap”, “turn”
• Crosses
• Lead outs
• Proof obstacle performance
• Strengthen weave work (drive, difficult approaches/exits, etc.)
• Advanced “go”
• Obstacle discrimination
• “Out”
• Strengthen distance – linear, sequencing (gamble), layering
• Call/send to obstacles (increasing angles and distance)
• Reverse flow pivot
• Pinwheel sets
• Serpentine and threadles
• Developing as a team
• Strategies for running courses
Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate class or equivalent experience. Successful evaluation.
Masters - Emphasis and Goals
• Handlers/elite courses split, then run full
• Sequences emphasizing specific skills / strategies
• Proofing handling skills and obstacle performance
• Solidifying teamwork
Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate and/or handlers class or equivalent experience. Must have at least one agility title in USDAA, NADAC or AKC for entrance. Successful evaluation.