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Class Descriptions
Agile Kindergarten-- Duration: 8 weeks, Class Size: 10 teams
Agile Kindergarten is divided into three areas of training: Clicker Work, Hind-End awareness and Focus (attention) work. Clicker training is for both the handler and the dog. We work with the handler to perfect their clicker timing and show them how to shape the wanted behavior while getting the dog used to the sound of the clicker and realizing what the sound means. Hind-end awareness is for the dog. To accomplish the task of making the dog aware of their hind-end we utilize equipment such as the perch, wobble board, ladder and flat boards. This work is an essential building block to allow the dogs to perform the agility equipment in a safe manner. Focus work is accomplished through fun drills and games which will make the dog want to watch the handler for more instructions. All work in this class is performed on lead.
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience Commands (sit, stay, down, come, etc.)
Beginner Agility-- Duration: 10 weeks, Class Size: 10 teams
Beginner Agility is focused mainly on the dog. This is the class where the dogs learn how to safely perform the agility obstacles. During the 10 weeks of this class, the teams will be introduced to all of the standard agility equipment. Contact equipment will not be performed at regulation height during this class. For the handler in this class, the concept of contact criteria is introduced along with the naming of the obstacles. All work performed in this class is on lead.
Prerequisite: Agile Kindergarten
Foundations Skills-- Duration: 10 weeks, Class Size: 10 teams
Pre-requisite: Agile Kindergarten and Beginners or a recommendation from a HOA instructor
Foundations Handling-- Duration: 10 weeks, Class Size: 8 teams
Pre-requisite: Foundation Skills or a recommendation from a HOA instructor
Foundations Sequencing-- Duration: 10 weeks, Class Size: 8 teams
Pre-requisite: Foundation Skills or Foundation Handling and a recommendation from a HOA instructor