Required before Coursework if your dog is not proficient at all obstacles, with closed/independent weaves and fully trained contacts.

In this class, you will start working up to full courses, as well as incorporating the weaves and contacts into longer sequences. Dogs do not have to have completed weaves/contacts to join, but they should be close to finished with every obstacle (ex. can have slightly open channels or still need props/assistance on the contacts, but should be familiar with everything).

This class is for dogs who are proficient at all obstacles and can start running full courses. If you are still working on any obstacle skills, you should first take Put It All Together! Coursework classes can be a Novice level, Master level, or a general Coursework for any level. Novice is for greener dogs, Master is for dogs who already have agility titles, and any level dog can be in the general “Coursework” class, provided they are proficient at all obstacles. More advanced handling drills and proofing exercises will prepare teams for competition. Teams will have Jumpers or Standard courses during the class duration offered on various nights.

Learn how to find and pick the best path for you pup! The drills in this class help handlers figure out what their dog’s line is and how to get them there! This class is appropriate for dogs that can perform short sequences of jumps and tunnels. Drills will be tailored to the level of the dog attending.

Which way is faster? How do I create the most efficient turn? If you’ve found yourself asking these questions, then this class is for you! Join instructor Ashley to work through challenges and drills to figure out what turn, cue or line is the fastest and most efficient for your dog! This class is appropriate for dogs that can perform short sequences of jumps and tunnels. Drills will be tailored to the level of the dog attending.

Has your dog learned the weave poles but they still need work on entering the poles at different angles, read crossing the weaves, or entering and staying in the weaves at speed? Do you need to proof your weaves using distractions such as toys, people or other dogs? If so, then this is the class for you!

Want to know how some handlers can be 30-50 feet away from their dogs, and their dogs still perform all the obstacles without head checking? If your dog is faster than you, these skills are a must have! Teach your dog confidence and independence at speed, without you having to run! You will start with the foundation skills needed, then progress to longer sequences of distance handling.

For who need to be exposed to the sounds and sights of a trial! Join us as we prepare your dogs for things like judges, ring crew, lining up, and all the other aspects that go into the tough environment of a competition. We will run sequences and courses that will also prepare your dog for the trial ring. The focus will be on how to keep your dog engaged, under threshold, and happy versus working handling or obstacle skills, although those issues can definitetly be addressed as they arise.