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Agility 1 - Foundation Intro
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Dogs 6 months and older
Current on all vaccinations
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Introduces basics of
handling on the flat: Pull, Push, Front Cross, Rear Cross. Introduces obstacles at low height: dog walk,
jumps, tire, table, tunnel, chute. Teaches dogs to enjoy movement under their feet using tippy board and
the end of a teeter. Teaches basics of
"contact behavior" via targets at dog walk and 2o2o with low contacts.
Requirements to Enter Class
No requirements except that dogs can not be aggressive to humans or other dogs.
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Agility 2 - Independent Obstacles
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Dogs 9 months and older
Current on all vaccinations
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Introduces weave poles via
2x2 method or slant pole method. Works
on introducing teeter and getting dogs comfortable on the teeter at low
heights. Using all obstacles, dogs are
taught obstacle independence and sending to tunnels and chutes. Basic handling is introduced in between
obstacles in sequences. Contact
behaviors are decided upon and practiced during sequences. Double and triple jumps are introduced.
Requirements to Enter Class
Dogs must be familiar with
all obstacles and be able to perform all but weaves and teeter at low heights. Handlers must know what the crosses used in agility handling are.
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Agility 3 - Sequencing Obstacles
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Dogs 15 months and older
Current on all vaccinations
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Dogs and handlers are
taught to navigate a course using basic handling before, during and after
obstacles. Dogs are schooled on weave
poles and teeter performances. Contact
behaviors are practiced during all sequences. Advanced handling is introduced: Forward sends, Lateral sends.
Requirements to Enter Class
Handlers must have a clear
contact behavior in mind to teach their dogs. Dogs must be familiar with weave poles and be able to navigate a low
teeter off-leash.Handlers must have a solid comprehension of the various crosses used to navigate a course.
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Agility 5 - Specialty Classes
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Dogs age varies on class subject
Current on all vaccinations
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These classes will be
specialty classes held on a rotating basis. Classes will focus on specific
skills each time. Examples may include:
a focused weave pole class; a focused teeter class; a clicker basics class; a
2o2o class; etc.
Requirements to Enter Class
Any dog that has been
through Agility 1 or similar class can attend these classes.
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Open Practice
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Dogs 9 months and older
Current on all vaccinations
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Open Practice is for those dogs comfortable on equipment and are ready to begin competing or already are competing. Open Practices allow you to practice skills learned in class as well as work on challenges set up.
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Private Lessons
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Dogs 6 months and older
Current on all vaccinations
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Private lessons are times set up with the instructor of your choice to work on specific skills. The student must contact the instructor themselves and set up a mutually agreed upon time. Costs are up to the individual instructors.
You can ask your instructor what skill they feel you need more work with, but you as the handler need to begin to recognize those skills that are a weak point for you and your canine team.
Also, be prepared to arrive early and assist with setting up equipment that will be needed for your session. Helping to set equipment and help out is a huge part of agility, so be prepared to be asked to help set up those items which will be needed for your session.
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Download class registration form
Read the following articles before attending class
Courtesy of Clean Run
Agility is a skill/game with your dog that takes practice to get proficient. Agility is not a skill
that can be learned in one class. If your dog is not highly food motivated, then I suggest do not feed
him/her until after class. Or if you use a toy as a reward for your dog, please bring his/her
favorite along!!
Future classes and skill levels will be added as interest and the club grows!
We welcome human guests--either family/friends of students, or prospective students--at all regularly scheduled Flying Paws classes or open practices. You might want to bring a chair, as there is no provided seating near our training ring.
If you would like to bring your dog to observe a class, please contact us first. In rare cases, we might not be able to accommodate canine vistors for a specific session. Please note that in no case will any dog be allowed in the training ring, or on any obstacles, other than dogs belonging to members, dogs currently enrolled in a class, or dogs who have a pre-arranged private lesson or evaluation scheduled with one of our trainers. All dogs enrolled in classes are only allowed on equipment while supervised during classes.
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Class Cancellation and Makeup Policy |
Weather |
If the following weather conditions occur on class nights, please check your email before coming to class. We add all class students to our email list and this is how we contact you!
- Tornado Warning
- Winter Storm Warning
- High temperatures (over 90 at 5pm)
Classes will not be cancelled unless the State Police have issued a dangerous conditions warning. In the case of severe weather, if we are under a tornado warning, No Class. If the snow is deep enough that the State Police are encouraging folks to not drive unless they have to, No Class. Otherwise check your email or call your instructor if you are not sure.
Classes canceled because of weather conditions will be made up by either make up days or by extending class dates.
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Missed Classes |
One make up class is provided per 6 week session with at least 2 hours notice. If you notify us at least 2 hours before class that you will not be able to attend that night, we will work with you to make up that class. If no notice is given, no makeup is given and no money is refunded.
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