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Agility Classes
Agility
classes are held year round. To find out when the next
beginners or puppy class starts please contact us. Private and
semi-private group lessons can also be scheduled to suit your
lifestyle. Go the calendar page to see current class schedule
and other events.
Visitors
are welcome to drop in and observe the agility classes. Please
do not bring children or dogs. Contact us or call first.
Geri Lu @ 559-564-5951.
Agility
Class Fees
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All classes
are $15 per class, per dog, and are paid in advance at the beginning
of each month.
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Beginners
and puppies must commit to a two month session.
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There are
no refunds once you have started a session.
Class
Schedule and Times
Please
check the calendar page for the current class schedule and other events.
Class Requirements
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The dog
must be at least 10 months old
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Be current
on all vaccinations
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Be sociable
with other dogs and people (absolutely
no aggressive dogs allowed)
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Have
completed a basic obedience class or,
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Be trained
to walk on a leash
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Be trained
to come when called when off leash
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And you
must be ready to have FUN with your dog!
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There is a
minimum age requirement of 16 for everyone attending classes
Puppy Class
This class
is all about building a relationship with your new pup. For
puppies ages four to ten months. The main goal of this class
will be to have fun with your puppy while you develop a working relationship.
Some Topics covered:
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Building a
relationship with your pup - who's the leader?
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The
importance of play and confidence building
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Establishing
a reward system using toys and food
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Clicker
training - Teaching your pup to learn to earn
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Basic
obedience - how to get fast and enthusiastic sits, downs, recalls,
stay and walking on a leash without pulling.
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Puppy
agility obstacles - Tunnel, collapsed tunnel, tire, table, tippy
board, baby dogwalk (12" high), and a very low A frame
Level 1
Beginners Class
This
class is for people and dogs that are new to agility. It is a
basic foundation class for agility and is an 8 week
session. You and your dog will learn to do all of the agility
obstacles safely, and be introduced to weave pole training.
Dogs are started on leash. Your dog will also learn
"obedience for agility," and you will be introduced
to the basics of clicker training and targeting.
Level 2
Beginners Class
The Level
2 Beginners class is for those who have completed Level 1
successfully. In this class you will continue building your
dog's skill and confidence on all of the agility obstacles, and weave
pole training continues. Some basic handling techniques are
introduced, along with short sequences.
Novice Class
To be in
this class the dogs must be able to perform all of the agility
obstacles safely and with confidence, except for the weave
poles. Basic handling concepts are introduced, along with
novice level coursework.
Competition
Classes
This is an
advanced class for teams that are already trialing or are ready
to compete. Handlers and dogs understand all of the handling
moves and are striving to perfect their working relationship.
The classes are designed to bring the dog and handler together as a
competitive agility team. Advanced handling skills are
developed through a series of specific exercises. Coursework is
challenging and will test the skills of both the handler and dog.
Private Lessons
Private
lessons are $30 per hour. I am happy to work with
children under the age of 16 (with parents present) in private
lessons. Private sessions are also perfect for people who
prefer learning new things in a quieter atmosphere than a class
situation. Or perhaps the class time schedule doesn’t work
for you. And there are some dogs that need to develop
more handler focus before they are ready for a class. I am
available to help people with both agility and obedience training. |
