Puppy- agility- socialization classes - Age: 8 weeks to 6 months This puppy class teaches the foundation work for daily living, also is the beginning of obedience, agility, and any other sport you would like to be involved in.
In the process of the class the puppy is exposed to people, other animals, and various circumstances. Through these exposures, the puppy learns about the world around it, and how it is expected to behave in that world.
Your puppy can gain self-assurance and the skills necessary to thrive in its co-habitation with humans. They will learn the simple commands of sit, down, come when called and walk on a loose lead.
We use a gentle approach to training. Our methods are reward based and positive reinforcement is always used.
A well-socialized dog is a better companion, family member, show dog, or working dog.

Puppy Level 2 - Age : Up to 1 year old The second level puppy class is a class that continues on with foundation work for all levels of competition, and also helps with the manners and skills your puppy will need to be a great member of your family. You will get a little taste of what Agility is all about also what fun and or competitive agility might be like. They get to learn some of the equipment. at very safe heights. While learning to play.

Puppy Agility 3 - Up to12 months to 18 Months ( you must have taken either Puppy agility or Puppy Level 2 classes)
Puppies and handlers start learning to play agility.
They begin with basic work needed to become a team. Also with the beginnings of some basic obedience commands we add the foundation of commands for agility. They get to learn all of the equipment while learning to play the game of Agility., They also will learn more advanced obedience and handling skills

Beginner Level 1
This class is an introduction to the various equipment, and teaches both the handler and the dog how to perform piece safely. Starting with the equipment low and separate, the class builds to simple combinations. You will learn the basics of the sport of agility.

Beginner Level 2
In this class, dog and handler advance in their skills to performing the equipment at full heights, from different positions and in small combinations. You learn various ways to help your dog around a course.

Intermediate Level
Dogs and handlers will advance in this class to being able to do all the various pieces of equipment in sequences. You will learn to send your dog from different distances, different angles and with new commands. Out, here, go, along with other command will help you get your dog to perform the correct pieces of equipment when asked.

Advanced Level
This class concentrates on introducing and working on more advanced handling skills, improving on skills to be able to run the standard courses as well as the agility games such as snooker, gamblers, jumpers, steeplechase, and team relay.

Competitive
This class is an on-going class for those of us that want to start competing at sanctioned matches.


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