CLASSES: Agility

Beginner Agility – in this class dogs will be introduced to each of the obstacles in agility in a safe and controlled manner. The skills needed to successfully negotiate the obstacle and the handling skills will be worked on weekly. By the end of this class the dogs will have a good working knowledge of most of the obstacles (the teeter totter and the weave poles will still need work). (prerequisite – Foundations, or Puppy II - Instructor – Dawn Kadish or Ilona Rodionova)

Novice Agility – this class is designed to follow beginner agility. In this class students will improve their handling skills and basic control. The dogs will improve their skills over all of the obstacles and will start to put together simple combinations. (Prerequisite – Beginner Agility - Instructor – Dawn Kadish or Ilona Rodionova)

Intermediate Agility - this class is designed to start to prepare you and your dog for competition. The dogs must be reliable off leash and under good control. Handling skills and combinations will be emphasized. Obstacle skills will continue to be improved and strengthened. (Prerequisite – Novice Agility – Instructor Ilona Rodionova)

Advanced Agility – this class is for those already competing at the novice or advanced level. Excellent handling skills will be emphasized. Communication between handler and dog will be developed further. Speed and control will both be worked on. (prerequisite – must be already competing or ready to compete – Instructor – Ilona Rodionova)

Masters Agility – this class is for those who are already competing at the advanced or masters level. Speed and reliability over all of the obstacles will be worked on. The emphasis will be on excellent handling skills with speed and reliability. (prerequiste – competing in advanced or masters – Instructor – Ilona Rodionova)