Agility
Curious about dog agility? This beginner class introduces jumps, tunnels, and more. Build your dog's confidence, coordination, and connection with you using beginner-friendly equipment and fun training games.
Learn each obstacle, basic handling, and other key skills so you'll be ready for success with sequences in Lvl 2, and courses in Lvl 3. While not intended as competition prep, you and your dog will learn solid fundamentals, and have a blast exploring the sport of dog agility!
Age Range:
12 months+
Prerequisites:
High School
Package Details:
6 classes, 1 hour each, $295
What We Cover:
Introduction to obstacles including jumps, tunnels, and teeters.
Confidence building games around novel objects.
Navigating obstacles safely and without relying on treat lures.
Fun games and exercises to keep your pup active and focused.
More Details
Trainer Qualifications
This class is taught by Mara VanValzah, a certified dog trainer who has been competing in agility for over 7 years.
Resources
Before your first class, you will attend an in-person orientation (without your dog) to learn more about the sport of agility, meet your instructor, ask any questions you have, and be familiar with exactly what to expect on your first day of class.
After each class, you will receive a follow-up email with a recap of skills covered in that class, recommended homework activities, links to any necessary items for class, and what to expect in the next class.
Supportive Services
Whether you’re looking for more practice with obstacles or you’re in need of troubleshooting assistance, Mara is also available for Agility Tutoring (one-on-one private sessions) on our campus.
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 class is just for fun! Our campus and our equipment are small relative to other agility classes. We do the best we can with the space and obstacles we have. This class is designed as a fun way to explore your dog’s interests.
That being said, this class covers skills and obstacles in a high-quality way that will not harm your competition prospects should you wish to dive further into the sport of agility.
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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.
