Agility Class

Under your guidance, your dog will learn how to navigate through a series of obstacles. Basic obedience is strongly recommended but a good recall is required. The progression of our classes is listed below.

If you’re just starting out you will want to enroll in a Beginners level class and then work your way through the levels in the order listed below.

Agility classes fill quickly. Fees must be paid one week prior to the start of class to reserve your spot. If fees have not been received, your place in class will be offered to the first person on the wait list.

To move to the next level class, it is required to receive the permission of your current Instructor or evaluation by the Director of Agility Training.

On the week before your last class you need to discuss with your instructor if you are  qualified to advance to the next level of training.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Car-Dun-Al ODTC

Shauna Lindelof, dukedazy@gmail.com

Level 0 Foundation Agility

For new handlers and dogs 6 months and up.

This class is designed to introduce puppies/ dogs and handlers to the core skills and concepts needed for agility, focusing on building confidence with basic obstacles, developing proper handling techniques, and establishing a strong foundation for further agility training.

What will be covered in a foundation agility class:

- Basic obedience commands like sit, down, stay, and recall
- Introduction to simple agility obstacles like low jumps, short tunnels, and small contact obstacles
- Targeting behaviors to specific areas on the obstacles
- Building engagement and focus with the handler
- *must have completed a puppy class or basic obedience class

Level 1 Beginner Agility

This class is for the dog and handler who are still very new at agility. It will focus on basic handling and obstacle performance. The goal is to help dogs gain confidence and develop proper technique. Dogs registering for the Beginner level of agility must have completed a Car-Dun-Al 10-week Foundation agility class or have permission of the Director of Agility Training.

What will be covered in Beginner agility classes?
- Learning to perform individual obstacles
- Learning basic handling techniques
- Responding to commands like 'sit', 'down', 'come', and 'stay'
- Working with jumps and all obstacles at a low height

  • 10-week class fee

    $175.00

Please note you must click on the “Finalize Registration” button after your registration has confirmed in order for the registration to be complete.

The following classes require the permission of your current Instructor or evaluation by the Director of Agility Training.

Level 2 Intermediate

This class begins to refine skills as dog and handler begin running longer sequences. Dogs must be comfortable on full height contact obstacles. This class is geared for students coming out of the Intermediate Class

Level 3 Intermediate II

This class is a bridge between Advanced and Beginner Competition. The class will be in the competition ring and is intended to provide a better transition into competition level classes.

Level 4 Advanced

This class is a bridge between Advanced and Beginner Competition. The class will be in the competition ring and is intended to provide a better transition into competition level classes.

Level 5 Competition

Dog and handlers will begin running competition courses. Dogs must be able to navigate a full set of weaves.

Level 6 Master Competition

This is continued training dog and handler that are showing competitively.

Skills and Drills

A 6-week class that focuses on obstacle discrimination, distance, handling and layering techniques, and particular jump configurations. Dogs must be at the Beginner Competition level of training.