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Designed to demonstrate a dog's willingness to work with his handler in a variety of situations, agility is an athletic event that requires conditioning, concentration, training, and teamwork. Dogs and handlers must negotiate an obstacle course while racing against the clock. Agility is a great form of exercise for both dog and handler, and a fun way to bond.
We offer a full range of classes for the first time handler through the seasoned competitor. All of our classes are taught using positive methods and each class builds on the previous class as skill and confidence increase.
Introduction to Agility A/B
This two part class gradually introduces dogs to agility using small, safe equipment to allow them to build confidence and have a positive experience. Difficulty increases until the dogs are happily performing all of the obstacles. After successfully completing Intro A/B, new handlers move on to Introduction to Handling where they will learn the foundation handling skills they will need to progress.
Dogs must be at least one year of age. Dogs must have a reliable off leash recall and good manners. We require dogs to have taken an obedience class at our facility or be evaluated by one of our instructors.
You MUST be able to attend the first night of class, and it is strongly recommended you not miss any of the classes during the session.
Handling Classes
After completing our Intro to Agility Classes, students move on to our Introduction to Handling Class, which emphasizes the fundamentals of agility handling for the new handler and/or dog, and then on to one of our Handling 1 classes, which features longer sequences and increased difficulty while reinforcing sound fundamentals. Handling 2 offers more complexity and further develops the team. Handling 3 classes help refine skills and timing on challenging courses.
In addition to our regular handling classes, we also offer specialty classes through-out the year focusing on improving specific parts of your agility game - Weaves, Contacts, and Jumping Skills!
If you are new to our club but have trained or completed elsewhere, please e-mail [email protected]. We will schedule a time to evaluate your dog to make sure your are in the best class for you!
Agility Dog Strength and Conditioning
Conditioning has many benefits for all dogs! The exercises in this class are a great way to build your dogs confidence and improve your bond with your dog.
Conditioning will teach your dog to move from its core while actively stretching and strengthening its muscles by using various balance training tools, including balls and balance discs.
The class will reinforce positive training while exercising and building stronger bodies.
Agility Fitness for Handlers
Handlers participating in dog sports, especially agility, are prone to knee and back injuries. In this class, we will learn strength and fitness training routines for handlers. These exercises will help minimize injuries.
Jump and Weave Skills
Level 1 students who need help with weaves, finding entry, staying in them, and all jump skills, this class is for you. Only 3 sessions but 1.5 hour sessions.
If you are new to our club but have trained or completed elsewhere, please e-mail [email protected]. We will schedule a time to evaluate your dog to make sure your are in the best class for you!
If no classes appear in the box it means there is not a class currently accepting registrations. E-mail us at [email protected] or call us at (727)527-5568 and we will be glad to assist you.