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
February - March, 2021
Puppy Agility Introduce your puppy to agility in a
safe and FUN way! This class is for puppies 12 weeks to 12 months and focuses
on building a working relationship through performance based obedience, play
and food based motivation, and socialization. Your puppy will be introduced to
puppy appropriate agility equipment. Topics that may be included are body work
/ body awareness, positive play, parallel path, turns on the flat, building
drive through restrained recalls, and introduction to natural cues that will
later be used in handling.
Prerequisites: All
puppies must have age appropriate vaccines and be non-aggressive towards people
and other dogs. No previous classes are required.
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| Skills Drills & Pod Work Skills Drills is a class
focused on improving handling skills and introducing some of the more advanced
jumping skills. We will generally be running short sequences (from 5-12
obstacles) frequently with a pre-determined way to complete the sequence so that
students have a chance to refine specific handling skills. Skills that may be
worked on in the class can include post turns, front crosses, blended front
crosses, pulls, rear crosses, back-side of the jump, lead outs, distance work, and how to properly cue
extension & collection. Exercises used may be from Linda Mecklenburg, Karen
Holik, Mary Ellen Berry, etc.
Prerequisites: The dog must be 1 year of age or older Is current on vaccinations, and non-aggressive Dogs must be familiar with all of the agility
obstacles except weaves The focus of the class will
be on jumping sequences and dogs should have a good understanding of proper
jumping skills
And ONE of the two below:
Class Goals: To fine-tune handling skills |
Agility 5 (Previously 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. During the
class, 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: The dog must be 1 year of age or older Is current on vaccinations, and non-aggressive Dogs must be familiar with all of the agility
obstacles except for weaves And ONE of the two below:
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).
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Agility 1 This class introduces you to a majority of the
agility obstacles, proper jumping skills, and starts you on the path to
competition. While it starts you on the path towards competition, we will encourage
you not to attempt any competition following this class.
Prerequisites: The dog must be 1 year of age or older Is able to work off leash as needed Can pass a basic obedience evaluation (to occur
the 1st night of class)
Is current on vaccinations, and non-aggressive
Due to weekly homework assignments, the handler must: have a jump have access to a jump - or purchase a jump
Class Goals: the dog is able to comfortably work off leash,
can complete a full height a-frame and dog walk, is started on the teeter, has
proper jumping form including drive to the jump from at least 3', can perform a
recall-to-heel on the flat, and understands parallel path.
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For the current class schedule, click HERE.
~*~ ALL PAPERWORK IS DUE BY February 6, 2021!! ~*~ NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Registrations received in good order (all paperwork & payment) will be taken on a first received basis!!
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). Registrations received in good order (all paperwork & payment) are taken on a first received basis.
Notification of class confirmation will be sent within 24 hours of the close date.
For more information, please contact Sandy Deatrick by email.
For directions to get to our building, click HERE. |