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| Dog agility is a competitive sport that tests a person's skills in training and handling of dogs over a timed obstacle course. Competitors race against the clock as they direct their dogs to jump hurdles, scale ramps, burst through tunnels, traverse a see-saw and weave through a line of poles in an obstacle course configuration designed to challenge a handler's competitive and training skills. With scoring based on faults similar to equestrian show jumping, dog agility has become an exciting spectator event. |
| Why take an agility class? |
| Improve obedience skills |
| Build confidence |
| Improve health through exercise |
| Increase relationship with your dog |
| Learn to work as a team |
| HAVE FUN!!! |
Agility Links
United States Dog Agility Association
North American Dog Agility Council
American Kennel Club
Level 1 –
Learn how to correctly and safely perform all agility obstacles and improve obedience skills
Table
Jumps
Weave Poles
A-Frame
Dog Walk
Tunnels (open and collapsible)
See Saw
Attention to handler, recall and stay drills
Correct and efficient jump form
Skills for keeping your dog occupied while waiting in line
Sequencing 2-3 obstacles in a straight line
Correct entry to obstacles from all angles
Level 2 –
Prerequisite - dogs must already have the skills in class level 1,
including the ability to perform a set of 6 weaves,
Drills for correct weave entries at different angles and speeds
Contact drills
Sequencing of multiple obstacles
Front, Back & Blind Crosses will be introduced
Increase number of weave poles
Level 3 –
Prerequisite - must already be able to sequence at least 5 obstacles, including more than 6 weave poles
Correct front & back crosses
Drills will consist of sharper angled turns & serpentines
Sequences of 6 and more obstacles
Contact drills with speed
Speed on weave poles
Level 4 –
Drills will be more difficult and include traps
Correct execution and speed with 12 weave poles
How to plan execution of a course
Determine what you can do to help your dog be successful
Know the strengths of both dog and handler as you plan your path through a course
Competition Level –
This is for dog/handler teams who are ready to compete or are already competing.
This class will be ongoing with a monthly fee and limited number of teams.
Practice sessions - are available outside of class time by appointment.
There is no charge for practice sessions and they are unsupervised.