Agility Classes:

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Agility I - Beginners Agility

Instruction will be given in:

• jumping basics
• tunnels / chute
• obstacle basics
• weave pole basics
• targeting
• interacting and playing with dogs in a motivational manner

Prerequisites:

• Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs.
• Dogs must be at least 6 months old and in good physical condition.
• Handler and dog must on command and with distraction: sit, come, down, stay with a lead out.
• Dogs and Handlers will be evaluated the first class session to be sure they are in the appropriate class.

All students participate in set-up/take-down of agility equipment for each class.
Students are encouraged to make or purchase jumps and weave poles for home practice.
Successful completion: Dog must come to hand, and jump confidently at half height, and work tunnels and chutes. Dog must have a basic understanding of the weaves and work each contact obstacle at half-height (with a consistent contact).
Next logical classes:  Intermediate Agility II

Agility II - Intermediate Agility

Instructions will be given in:

• sequencing
• more difficult weave pole exercises
• more difficult obstacle exercises
• interacting and playing with dogs in a motivational manner

Prerequisites:

• Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs.
• Dogs must be at least 6 months old and in good physical condition.
• Handler and dog should have successfully completed the CDC Beginner Agility course or have instructor / training director approval.
• Dogs and Handlers will be evaluated the first class session to be sure they are in the appropriate class.

All students participate in set-up/take-down of agility equipment for each class.
Successful completion: the dog can complete all obstacles and run sequences successfully including weaves.
Next logical classes:  Advanced Agility III

Agility III - Advanced Agility

Handlers will run their dogs through courses / exercises, while an instructor and other class members critique and assist the student in fine-tuning skills.
This isn't a class to perfect any particular technique but to learn to put them all together and develop skill proficiency and confidence.

Prerequisites:

• Handler and dog must be getting ready to enter for their Novice title in at least one venue and successfully complete 12 weave poles without wires/channels or spread or have instructor/training director approval.
• Dogs must be in good physical condition.
• Dogs may not be aggressive towards people or towards other dogs.

All students participate in set-up/take-down of agility equipment for each class.