Star City Canine Training Club Agility Class Descriptions

 

 

A dog that has never participated in agility classes will always start in a Foundations or Beginner agility class.  Beginner Obedience classes are required as prerequisites for all agility classes.  For dogs that have had previous agility training, please contact the Agility Training Director for advice on enrolling in the appropriate class.  If you are enrolled in a class at the incorrect level, the instructor/training director reserves the right to move you to a more suitable class.

 

          
 

 




Classes listed in blue will be offered during the September-October 2010  agility session.

Please use the AGILITY CLASS ENROLLMENT FORM for these agility classes.

Click here for directions to agility field.  

Six Week Classes $75

 

Foundations for Agility Fun:  (6 Weeks)

This class focuses on preparation for agility, developing essential skills such as sit-stays, recalls and introductory jumping skills.  This class will also introduce your dog to pre-agility equipment such as the wobble board, ladder and tunnel.  This class may be held indoors or outdoors. 

 

 

Beginner Agility:  (6 Weeks)  FULL
Dogs in this class will be introduced or continue to work on agility equipment, though not necessarily at full height.  By the end of the class, handlers will be doing short sequences, with dogs off lead.  This class focuses on developing handling skills and introduction to equipment.  Weave poles may or may not be introduced at the discretion of the instructor.  This class will be held outdoors.

     

Beginner II Agility:  (6 Weeks) 

Dogs in this class will continue training on agility equipment up to and including full height.  By the end of the class, handlers will be doing longer sequences, with dogs off lead.  This class focuses on developing handling skills and mastering equipment.  Weave poles will be introduced in this class.  This class will be held outdoors.

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Intermediate Agility: (6 Weeks)   FULL

This class is for teams who are considering competing in agility.  This class will focus on proofing, handling skills and further refinement of obstacle skills.  Obstacles should be at full competition height.  Course sequencing will become longer and should reflect novice level courses.  Course analysis will be provided.  This class will be held outdoors.

                               

Advanced Agility:  (6 Weeks)

This class is for teams who are currently competing in agility.  This class will focus on different topics such as obstacle discrimination, distance training, difficult handling sequences and obstacle proofing.  This class will be held outdoors.