Classes Offered
Agility Training
Agility is a timed team sport where the dog and handler navigate a series of obstacles at speed.
Dogs of any heritage, purebred or mixed, can compete. With more than 8 sanctioning organizations, there is a style of agility for everyone. Comp K9 classes are focused on building a strong foundation that can be applied to any flavor of agility and helping you learn the equipment and course handling skills to implement them. On top of that, it’s just plain fun!
Agility Foundation 1
It all begins with introducing the dog to the obstacles, teaching basic jumping skills, the travel board, drive work and learning to work independently. This class covers the basics needed to get started in the sport. 6-week session: $150
Agility Foundation 2
This class begins where Foundation 1 left off and focuses on obstacle recognition, distance performance and polishes basic skills with an emphasis on independent contacts and solid weaves. By the end of this class the dogs and handlers begin to run simple courses and learning to work together as a team. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval. 6-week session: $150
AGILITY FOUNDATION 3
This class puts it all together. The focus is on taking the basic skills dogs have learned in Foundation 1 and 2 and learning to apply those skills to a full agility course. The teams get extensive practice on contact and weave performances at speed. Basic course walking and handling skills are taught. Handlers learn the rules for the most popular organizations. By the end of this class, teams are ready to enter an AKC Agility Course Test or Novice class. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 6-weeks $150.00
AGILITY 1
This class focuses on handling and obstacle performance. Sequences are more challenging, and dogs are expected to have a solid sit or down stay, be able to perform all obstacles off lead, understand obstacle chaining and be able work as part of a team with their handler. Students may join class at any time during the month by paying fees for the number of sessions left in the month. Class Fees: $20/class/month or $25 drop in if paid by the class. Paid monthly.
AGILITY 2
This class focuses on continuity, command placement, setting a line and working as a team. It introduces various challenges seen on course, teaches beginning course analysis and helps prepare dogs and handlers as they to compete. Dogs must be able to consistently perform all obstacles independently and take direction while running the course off lead at speed. Students may join class at any time during the month by paying fees for the number of sessions left in the month. Class Fees: $20/class paid monthly. Drop ins welcome $25
AGILITY 3
This class is for dog/handler teams that are currently showing or ready to show. The focus is on handling, course analysis, and independent performance. Course levels are Intermediate (open) or above. Dogs must have consistent performance on the contacts, weaves and be able to work well with the handler under distraction. Distance work and games strategy is introduced and perfected. Students may join class at any time during the month by paying fees for the number of sessions left in the month. Class Fees: $20/class Paid monthly. Drop Ins welcome $25
SEMI-PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
We offer semi-private instruction for groups up to four dogs at a time a date that is convenient for you. All Semi-Private Instruction is in one-hour increments. Enroll for the instruction and a trainer will contact you directly to set a date and time. Class Fee: $80/hour
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
We offer private instruction at a time a date that is convenient for you. All Private Instruction is in one-hour increments. Enroll for the instruction and a trainer will contact you directly to set a date and time. Class Fee: $80/hour
Classes are kept small so we can individualize instruction to maximize your results (6-8 students).