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Agility - Fun sport for ANY dog!

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)

 

 8:30pm - 9:30pm


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

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

 

Intermediate Agility

  Level 2

 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 is preparing people

to show in the Novice/Starters levels. 

 

 

 

 Advanced Class

Level 3

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) 

 

  6:30pm - 7:30pm

 

* requires instructor permission if you did not take Intermediate Agility
    * 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.

 

Date
Class
Time
Cost
Friday
July 18th, 2008
Intro To Agility
Level 1
8:30 - 9:30 pm
$90.00
6 weeks
Friday
July 18th, 2008
Intermediate
Level 2
7:30 - 8:30 pm
$80.00
6 weeks
Friday
July 18th, 2008
Advanced
Level 3
6:30 - 7:30 pm
$70.00
6 weeks

**Classes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and will not be prorated. Class dates and times are subject to change depending on enrollment***

Register Here

"If You Love Your Dog...............Train Your Dog!"

Elk River K9 All Breed Obedience Dog Training Center
9942 Hwy 10 N.W.  Suite 102
Elk River, MN 55330
763-241-0066