Agility, Elk River, MN, Dog Training Classes

Want to have some REAL FUN with your dog?Come try Agility!!
A fun and rewarding sport for any dog! Yes! Any dog can do it!

And you can too! After successfully completing a Basic Obedience

you are welcome to join us for an Agility Class. This class has many benefits. Whether you are interested in competing or just want something fun to do with your dog while building that special bond.This class will help your dog build essential confidence skills as well. Dogs must be at least 12 months of age to participate in our Agility class. Dogs under 12 months of age are required to take Puppy Agility.

Your dog will learn to go over jumps, through tunnels, and gain coordination on the contact obstacles such as; the dogwalk, A-frame and Tetter-Totter. Great Fun for the whole family!!

Requirements for all agility classes:
**** Basic Obedience****
* minimum of 12 month old dog
* junior handlers (under age 18) must have a parent present
* 6' lead is highly recommended*Dog must be under control at ALL times* Only non-aggressive dogs may participate* For you and your dogs safety -Dogs will NOT be allowed to wear head halters or harnesses of any kind while participating in Agility. A flat buckle collar is recommended.

Class will run for one hour. Pre-registration is required for all classes. You will attend class one night a week and all classes run consecutive on the week night they start. Dates and times listed are the first night each class starts. Hurry! Classes are limited and fill Fast! Registrations are taken on a, first come, first serve, basis.Please fill out the registration Form below.

Classes Offered:

Intro to Agility Level 1 6 week course
Introduction to the Obstacles & Contacts

(you may be required to be repeat this class until adequate skill levels have been achieved – instructor approval to move up to level 2)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tuesday's Beginner Agility Class is Ongoing so you may start any Tuesday!
No more waiting for a new class to start!! Buy a 6 week block of classes and you have 8 weeks to use them!
(Saturday Class is NOT an ongoing class, it will run a consecutive 6 weeks)

* Introduction and basic execution of all AKC/NADAC obstacles
* Basic control and understanding of agility

* Introductory ground work (touch/turn, etc.)

Intermediate Agility Level 1 6 week course

(dogs must have completed Level 1 or have instructor approval)

7:30pm - 8:30pm
* Building off of beginners; building confidence on equipment and starting
basic sequencing
* Basic Handling: lead changes, crosses, lead outs, distance, pushing and pulling
* Advanced understanding of AKC/NADAC/ASCA rules, intro to fun matching,
learning how to understand courses and execute them appropriately.
* This class may be repeated several times, this class will prepare people to show in the Novice/Starters levels if interested in competeing.

Intermediate Class

Level 2

6 week course

(dogs must have completed Level 1 & 2 and must be able to work off leash and have good strong agility skills –or have instructor approval)

   8:30pm - 9:30pm

    * Dogs must be able to fully execute all obstacles (weaves included), and must have solid contacts.
   *We will work on distance, advanced handling techniques, tight drills, all crosses, etc.* This class prepare students for Open/Excellent/Elite level classes
*This class may be repeated indefinitely.

Class	Date	Time	Cost
Intro To Agility Level 1	Tuesday's Ongoing start ANY Tuesday	6:30 - 7:30 pm	$90.00 6 weeks/ 1 hour
Intro To Agility Level 1	Saturday May 15th, 2010 Scheduled class will meet for 6 consecutive weeks.	11:00am - noon	$90.00 6 weeks/ 1 hour
Intermediate Level 1	Tuesday November 3rd, 2009	7:30 - 8:30 pm	$85.00 6 weeks/ 1 hour
Intermediate Level 2	Tuesday November 3rd, 2009	8:30 - 9:30 pm	$85.00 6 weeks/ 1 hour