Agility
Our agility classes will provide you and your dog with an introduction to the important foundation skills and progression towards the agility obstacles with safety and fun in mind.
This class is intended for those new to agility as well as for those who have already begun agility training elsewhere, but would like to improve their foundation skills. This class is designed to be taken multiple times in order to qualify for Agility Level 2.
Age Range:
12 months+
Prerequisites:
High School or trainer approval
No reactivity or aggression
Package Details:
4 classes, 1 hour each, $275
What We Cover:
Core obstacles including jumps and tunnels
Introduction to directional cues and proper handling skills
Navigating obstacles safely and without relying on treat lures
Fun games and exercises to keep your pup active and focused
Level 1 can be repeated several times in order to qualify for Level 2 where we’ll work on weave poles and more fun obstacles.
More Details
Trainer Qualifications
This class is taught by Lia Riatt, owner of Fox Run Play & Train in San Diego. Lia has 17 years of experience competing in agility and teaching classes on her very own agility field.
About Lia:
“I started my agility journey in 2009 in Orange County where I enjoyed taking classes and competing in AKC agility trials. In 2015 my husband and I moved to San Diego County. We purchased a wonderful home in Escondido with plenty of room for our dogs to play and train. Then in 2018, I established Fox Run Play and Train at our property and officially started my agility teaching career. I currently have four amazing dogs: Hazel (Italian Greyhound), Chacho (Long Coat Chihuahua), Benson (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever) and Cammille (Italian Greyhound). They all love to train and are happy to help me teach classes.
In addition to local agility trials, I have attended two national agility events. In 2024, I attended the AKC National Agility Championship in Tulsa with Henrik my Toller. Last December, Hazel and I earned an invitation to the AKC Agility Invitational in Orlando. We were invited again this year as the third-ranked Italian Greyhound in the country for 2026. We will be Orlando bound in December!”
Supportive Services
Whether you’re looking for more practice with obstacles or you’re in need of troubleshooting assistance, Lia is also available for Agility Tutoring (one-on-one private sessions) on our campus.
When you’re ready to take your agility training to the next level and prepare for competition, you’ll be welcome to travel to Fox Run Play & Train for full-sized agility fun!
FAQs
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This class is designed for dogs who are both people and dog friendly. The way class is set up will involve close proximities and visual exposure to other dogs and people.
Please pursue private coaching if your dog is reactive, fearful, or aggressive.
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Our campus and our equipment are small relative to other agility classes. This class is designed as a fun and safe way to introduce you to the sport of agility with competition-level foundation skills.
If you enjoy our classes and want to get competition ready, we highly recommend traveling to Lia at Fox Run Play & Train in Escondido.
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While agility can be considered a high impact sport, we take safety seriously and will not be encouraging high jumps or repetitive motions with any of our dogs.
We can do our best to adjust the class and each exercise to your dog’s needs, and we highly recommend connecting with your vet team if you have any concerns. Please notify us of any prior injuries or suspected pain so we can accommodate.
