Our next session of classes will start June 11th, 2023.  Registration opening date is MONDAY May 22nd at 9am.

To register for a class, please use the “On-line Class Registration” link below.

On-line Class Registration

Class information is below, but please feel free to email us at FPagility@gmail.com for more information, or to discuss which class is best for you.

Our classes are 6-week sessions, about 1 hour each class.  Cost is $135 for each session.

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Agility Foundations (Prerequisite for all classes)

Prerequisite: Dogs are at least 10 months old.  No other training is required, although it is always desirable to have the basics of sit, come, stay, and walk on a leash without pulling.

Skills Learned: Dog walks with handler on both sides, can be sent around a cone and jump standard.  Dog is introduced to tippy and travel boards and table to have exposure to new surfaces. Dog can go through short tunnel. Dog and handler can perform push turn, pull turn, and front cross

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Obstacles 1 (May be in this level for more than one session)

Prerequisite: Agility Foundations or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.

Skills learned: Dog goes over jumps from all angles and begins to learn a stay at start line.  Dog can be sent over jump or follow movement of handler to go past jump. Dog is confident entering a tunnel at a slight curve. Dog is confident going over a lower dog walk.  Dog understands stopped contact behavior and can stay until released with handler nearby. Exposure to beginning teeter skills and A-frame.  

Handler Skills:  Front cross and post turn with dog going over a jump. Start line stay.  Ability to sequence 3-4 obstacles successfully.

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Obstacles 2 (May be in this level for more than one session)

Sundays @ 12:00 pm with Kate

Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm with Kate

 

Prerequisite: Obstacles 1 or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.

Skills learned: All skills from Obstacles 1, plus ability to maneuver full-size dogwalk with successful stopped contact, even with proofing. Dog can run over A-Frame with successful contacts. Dog can drive through open 2×2 weave poles from different approaches. Dog can perform teeter at low level with successful stopped contact. Exposed to tire jump and broad jump.

Handler skills: Front cross, introduction to rear cross and start line stay executed at least one obstacle away.  Ability to sequence 4-6 obstacles successfully.

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Mastering Weaves and Teeter

Sundays @ 1:15 pm with Karey

Prerequisite: Obstacles 2 or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.

Skills Learned: This class focuses on weave poles, working different entrances, and building independence on sets of 6 and 12 weaves and build up to a full size teeter. 

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Handling Part 2 (This is a 2 part class)

Thursdays @ 6:45 pm with Nancy

Prerequisite: Mastering Obstacles or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.

Skills learned: Advanced handling techniques such as threadles, serpentines and tunnel entries/exits.  Continued work on front, rear and blind crosses.  The dog’s line and managing its path.  Executing short sequences, possibly with alternative handling options.

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Intro to Courses (WILL need more than one session of this class)

Thursdays @ 5:30 pm with Nancy

Prerequisite: Obstacles 1 and 2 and Handling or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.

Skills learned: Understanding how to walk a course and plan the run with an alternate in case something goes wrong. Successful side changes in motion. Sequencing at least 10 obstacles successfully while incorporating the appropriate handling techniques. Execute all contact obstacles with successful performance by the dog, and the ability to move before releasing dog.

Dog skills: Ability to take all obstacles with appropriate cues.

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Flying Paws will offer one or two-day seminars from time to time that will focus on skills students may need to improve, such as weaves, teeter, 2-O, 2-O, and start line stays.

If you are interested in signing up in advance for any class, please email us at: FPAgility@gmail.com

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