All of our instructors have limited time to teach and will do their best to accommodate the students.
While we will attempt to teach a variety of classes each session,
please remember that we are a club and not a business.
Please see below for all required paperwork, important dates, and a link to our current class schedule.
Please note the following before continuing:
1) If you have not taken classes from us previously, you are required to contact us prior to submitting paperwork (see bottom of the page for specific info).
2) It is strongly suggested that junior handlers have at least 1 year of 4-H or obedience experience prior to signing up for classes.
3) No children below the age of 9 will be allowed on the floor.
4) Children between the ages of 9-12 must have a parent / guardian on the floor with them at all times.
5) Any junior handler (under the age of 18) must have a parent / guardian with them in the building at all times.
Current Classes Offered this Session - please scroll to the bottom for required forms
November - December 2018
| Agility 2
The handling classes are designed for serious
agility competitors. These classes are for people who are looking to develop
and/or improve their handling system with their current dog or for individuals
who are dedicated to agility and are bringing up a new dog in the sport. People
who are new to competitive dog sports might find these classes tedious. We will
focus on correct obstacle performance and proper jumping skills using single
jumps and short sequences.
Prerequisites: The dog must be 1 year of age or older Is current on vaccinations, and non-aggressive Due to weekly homework assignments, the handler must: Has successfully completed C4's Agility 1 class (Previously: Intro to Obstacles) Or Has prior instructor approval
Class Goals: able to perform a full height teeter, full
height tire, dog has drive to the jump from 5-7', execution of front crosses
and rear crosses (on the flat, with stanchions & with a tunnel),
recall-to-heel over a jump (basic & extension), able to run sequences of
6-7 obstacles, working towards good end criteria on the contact obstacles and
table, and an understanding of pulls, lateral motion, handling cues,
collection, & extension.
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| Novice Sequencing
This class is designed to follow Agility 4 (previously Advanced Handling) and will continue the process of teaching our dogs to link obstacles together. Over the 6 weeks, students will see multiple courses. This will allow students to see some common sequences encountered on entry level agility courses. Emphasis will be on simple sequences to help the dog understand parallel path and to take the obstacles that are presented to them. We will also focus on proofing skills such as contact behaviors and start line stays and improving obstacle performance. Because we have been working on Linda Mecklenburg's jumping skills program and the beginning of her handling system in the handling classes, it would be best if students have an understanding of these concepts before enrolling in this class.
Prerequisites: Class Goals: To gain an understanding of skills that your dog has, as well as skills that you need to further develop. At the conclusion of the class, students should be able to comfortably enter a CPE Level 1 course (CPE Level 1 does not have weaves or a teeter). |
| Agility 4
This class is a continuation of the handling
series and will focus on teaching additional skills such as the 270 and back-up
recall-to-heels, working on lines of motion, furthering our rear cross skills
and appropriately applying past and new skills to mini-courses.
Prerequisites:
The dog must be 1 year of age or older Is current on vaccinations, and non-aggressive Due to weekly homework assignments, the handler must: Has successfully completed C4's Agility 3 class (Previously: Intermediate Handling) Or Has prior instructor approval
Class Goals: Being able to appropriately apply the skills you
have learned to a course so that you and your dog are able to successfully
complete the obstacles, understanding line of motion, performance of 270 and
back-up recall-to-heel, send to the back side of a jump, and an understanding
of the 3 types of rear crosses. |
| Competition Readiness
This class will be setup to duplicate structured
match (trial) conditions in an effort to ready the handler and dog for
competition. There will be a running
order, a course to walk, and participants will also act as bar setters (when
they’re not running) so that the dogs have a chance to see people in the ring
while they’re “competing”.
Prerequisites: |
For the current class schedule, click HERE.
~*~ ALL PAPERWORK IS DUE BY November 1, 2018!! ~*~ NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Please mail ALL completed paperwork to the address on the forms.
E-mailed forms will NOT be accepted!
Required Paperwork
3a. Dog Profile Form Fill out the dog profile form annually for each dog. We will keep it on file for the year.
4. Proof of vaccination Please submit a copy of your dog's records from your vet's office.
If you have not previously taken classes from us and are interested in attending one,
you are REQUIRED to contact us and let us know:
1) Your name, the dog's name/age, and any obedience/agility experience.
2) The name of the class you are considering
*** All classes are limited to 4-10 handler/dog teams (depending on the class). If registrations for class limits are exceeded, a random draw will be held on November 2, 2018 to decide acceptance into that class.
Notification of class confirmation will be sent within 2-3 days of the random draw.
If you do not get into the class, your check and registration forms will be shredded and you'll be given priority into that same class the next time it is offered. ***
For more information, please contact Sandy Deatrick by email.
For directions to get to our building, click HERE. |
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