Event Type: single-event
Fundamentals of Agility
Either/Or
Dogs are masters in reading our body language, and they learn very quickly. If we repeat an exercise many times, they learn to anticipate what happens next. In this “Either – Or” workshop, you will learn to balance your training to strengthen your dog’s understanding of your handling and improve your execution of the techniques in short sequences that show your dog how small differences can make a big impact. Appropriate for dogs sequencing at least 8-10 obstacles. Obstacles used are jumps and tunnels. Young dogs are welcome.
Masters Coursework
This seminar will focus on handling with full coursework of a technical nature. Sessions will include group discussions of handling options, as well as running the courses. Courses may be broken down and/or run in their entirety. You do not need to complete the entire course during your turn. Students will be given equal time on the floor and may work at their own pace. Dogs must be proficient on all equipment and able to handle longer sequences and coursework.
Competition Agility – Blue – Wednesday 12:00
Advanced Obstacles, Skills and Handling, Sequencing and Course Strategy
Competition Agility – Gold – Wednesday 2:00
This competition-level class is geared towards handlers that are competing with their dogs in Excellent or Masters. Participants will work on handling difficult sequences and challenges, improve handling strategies and techniques, and practice Premier-level skills.
Instructor
Agility 1 – Foundations – Thursday 5:30
(Prerequisite: Basic Obedience)
This class introduces dogs and handlers to the fundamental elements of Agility. Dogs will learn to follow the body language of the handler, follow verbal commands both on and off lead, work on both the left and right sides of the handler, and begin to master basic footwork necessary for more advanced work in Agility.
Instructor
Assistants
Competition Agility – Blue – Wednesday 4:00
This class is for dogs that have a good foundation on all equipment and are competing (or preparing to compete) in agility trials. Participants will work on handling difficult sequences and challenges and improve handling strategies and techniques.
Instructor
Assistants
Agility 1 – Foundations – Wednesday 4:00
(Prerequisite: Basic Obedience)
This class introduces dogs and handlers to the fundamental elements of Agility. Dogs will learn to follow the body language of the handler, follow verbal commands both on and off lead, work on both the left and right sides of the handler, and begin to master basic footwork necessary for more advanced work in Agility.

