Agility

PAWS-ABILITIES, Inc.

AAGILITY CLASS

Class Schedule All classes meet in the Paws-Abilities PuppyGarten Room
	COST	TIME	DATE
Beginning Agility: Is for dogs that have completed Intro to Agility 3 (or equivalent) previously and is a six-week course	$90 PER DOG ADD $5 IF PAYING DAY OF CLASS	5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH
Intro to Agility 3: Is for dogs that have completed Intro 2 (or equivalent).	$90 PER DOG ADD $5 IF PAYING DAY OF CLAS	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH
Beginning Agility 3: Is for dogs that have completed Beginning Agility 2, or its equivalent.	$90 PER DOG ADD $5 IF PAYING DAY OF CLAS	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH
Intermediate Agility: Is for dogs that are proficient on all obstacles (except weave poles).	$90 PER DOG ADD $5 IF PAYING DAY OF CLAS	8:45 PM - 9:45 PM	WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH
Run Throughs: Price is $5 per dog. There will be no supervision during this time - handlers and dogs will work on their own, and agree to share space with others.	$5 PER DOG	7:00-7:30 PM	TBA


CeCe flies into the tunnel!	Agility is a fun sport for both people and dogs. Dogs learn how to safely negotiate various obstacles like tunnels, jumps, A-Frame, dog walk, teeter, weave poles, tire, table and the closed chute. Once dogs have learned the obstacles, and the handlers have learned how to help their dogs negotiate them, some teams choose to particpate in agility trials. At each trial, the judge brings a new course. The handlers walk the course in advance, and plan how to stear their dogs through the course successfully. The dogs don't see the course before they step onto the line to compete. Agility is a fun and exciting sport, and Paws-Abilities is pleased to bring you classes to teach you and your dogs the basics of agility. Dogs must be 8 months or older to participate in agility training at Paws-Abilities. Currently, we are offering basic introduction to agility classes, plus some continuing classes for those that enjoy working with their dogs. We hope you and your dog will be able to join us for an introduction to this exciting sport!


Your instructor for agility is Diana Hefti. Diana has been teaching obedience classes since 1983, and has been having a blast with agility since 2002. She owns Australian shepherds, and has been successfully competing with them in agility, conformation and Rally. Both of her agility dogs are at the Excellent level in AKC and Elite levels for NADAC and ASCA. Diana believes in positive training to encourage happy dogs that are well-adjusted members of the family. For more information on Diana's training experience and philosophy, see her page on training. You can find more information on her dogs at Glen Ey Aussies.	Tony has all attention on Mom at the table!


Harry learns to master the teeter.
Beginning Agility is for dogs that have completed Intro to Agility 3 (or equivalent) previously. It will continue to familiarize these guys to the basic agility equipment like jumps, tire, weave poles, tunnels, chute and contact equipment, plus add more course work. Handlers will continue to work on basic handling techniques like front crosses and rear crosses. Beginning Agility Class Specifics: Dogs must be 8 months old, or older Dogs should know how to sit, lay down, stay and come on command. Completion of a Beginning Obedience class (or equivalent) is also encouraged! You need to bring your dog on a buckle collar, leash (or slip lead), and have LOTS of treats that can be broken into very small, easy-to-chew pieces.


Intro to Agility 3 is for dogs that have completed Intro 2 (or equivalent). It will continue to introduce and familiarize these dogs to the basic agility equipment like jumps, tire, weave poles, tunnels, chute and contact equipment. Handlers will also learn basic handling techniques like front crosses and rear crosses. Intro to Agility 3 Class Specifics: Dogs must be 8 months old, or older Dogs should know how to sit, lay down, stay and come on command. Completion of a Beginning Obedience class (or equivalent) is also encouraged! You need to bring your dog on a buckle collar, leash (or slip lead), and have LOTS of treats that can be broken into very small, easy-to-chew pieces.	Mitzi sails through the tire!

Hannah takes off!

Beginning Agility 3 is for dogs that have completed Beginning Agility 2, or its equivalent. This class will focus more on course work, with individual obstacle work as needed. We will continue to work on handling skills, and will begin to talk about agility trials for those interested in competing in the future.

Beginning Agility 3 Class Specifics:

Dogs must be 8 months old, or older

Dogs must have completed Beginning Agility 2, or have permission from the instructor to attend Beginning Agility 3. Dogs should know how to sit, lay down, stay and come on command. Completion of a Beginning Obedience class (or equivalent) is also encouraged!

You need to bring your dog on a buckle collar, leash (or slip lead), and have LOTS of treats that can be broken into very small, easy-to-chew pieces.


Intermediate Agility is for dogs that are proficient on all obstacles (except weave poles). If you and your dog are not currently enrolled in this class, you will need instructor permission to join. We will work on sequencing of obstacles, and regularly work on courses and handling skills. We will also talk more about the different agility organizations and preparing to trial our dogs. This will be an ongoing class, so each session will be geared to the needs of the dogs currently enrolled. Intermediate Class Specifics: Dogs must be proficient on all obstacles (except weaves), or have permission from the instructor to participate in this class. You need to bring your dog on a buckle collar, leash (or slip lead), and have LOTS of treats that can be broken into very small, easy-to-chew pieces.	Merlin concentrates on the teeter! (Photo by Infinite Exposures)

For more information on the content of this class, please email the agility instructor, Diana, through the link below. For information about Paws-Abilities, or directions to their facility, please click on the Paws-abilities link below. All registrations for this class must take place through Paws-Abilities. For questions on registrations or for obedience classes through Paws-Abilities, please contact Dana at Paws-Abilities.

We look forward to working with you and your dogs, in a safe and happy environment!

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