REGISTRATION:
We hold a fall session and a spring session for training.
SPRING 2012 Registration is available.
Separate membership form is not necessary if completing registration form.
Registration begins Monday, January 9, 2012
CLICK HERE for forms.
- Confirmation emails will be sent to students prior to the 1st scheduled class meeting. Please make sure your email address is legible on the registration form.
- Please fill out one form for each dog that will be attending classes.
- Remember to include the Annual Membership fee (per person not per dog) when completing the registration form.
- Please remember to initial both the Aggression and Barking Policies and sign the form.
BEGINNER BAGS:
The club has put together basic items needed for training agility. These bags are available for purchase on the registration forms or a select few will be available at the first class. Only 40 bags are available, so get your order in as soon as possible to guarantee your bag! Click here for more info.
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CLASS STRUCTURE
There are five levels of classes are available:
• Foundations
• Beginner
• Advanced Beginner
• Intermediate
• Handler
• Masters
Foundations
Description: Focus on teaching fundamentals and ground work of agility, along with building a relationship between dog and handler.
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.