Agility, Tricks, and Games classes

Agility Prep

For dogs over 6 months old (for dogs under 12 months we modify some skills) This class is all about the foundation skills of agility. 80% of agility is what happens between the obstacles and this class is designed to build solid foundation of how to navigate those spaces in between.   Once the foundation of moving together, driving a line, finding what side to be on, communicating changes of direction or side, etc are known, it’s easy to put the obstacles into that framework.  The equipment dogs will learn about are jumps, tunnels, platform (pause table), and a ramp or teeter.
Agility Prep Skills ♦ Flatwork for sending over jumps ♦ Flatwork for front crosses (posssibly rear crosses) ♦ Beginning of startline stays ♦ Race to the reinforcer ♦ Handling skills (what side to be on) ♦ Running a parallel path ♦ Foundation jump grids ♦ Obstacle independence ♦ Tunnel and ramp or teeter Dogs MUST be able to work off the leash around other moving dogs.

Tricks Classes Various Levels

For dogs 4 months and older (yes even little puppies!) We offer trick dog classes that can lead the way to you and your dog earning a title through Do More With Your Dog or AKC.  We offer all levels of trick classes for both programs and our intstructor has earned the highest individual trick title on several dogs. Tricks are a great way to continue to build a relationship with your dog through fun training but it’s also a way to keep your dog thinking, learning, and busy! Use their brains for good rather than trouble making! The higher level trick classes may need to be taken multiple times to master the tricks and ear the titles.
Possible trick options by class level Novice Level Spin Take a bow Sit pretty Leg Weaves Peekaboo Go to a platform Take a jump Intermediate level Back up Easy Button Paws up on arm Perch Work Roll over Close a door Pull on a rope Barrel Racing