Jeff and Tuvok demonstrate that Agility involves running.

Agility Classes

Agility is a sport that is open to any person regardless of age and any dog regardless of pedigree.  A normal level of physical fitness is mandatory for participants as some running is required. 

WE TRAIN YOU TO TRAIN YOUR DOG

IMPORTANT :   

Please be sure to read and fully agree to all the Safety Rules in order to enrol in any Herdabout K-9 Academy class.

All classes must be paid for in advance.  Cash is the only method of payment accepted.

Dogs must be on flat buckle, or martingale collars for these classes.  No head halters, body harnesses, choke chains, or prong collars will be permitted in class for safety reasons.  Please check the Safety Rules page for more Do's & Don'ts.

 4 weeks long         Price $ 80.00

For those who are serious about agility and want to start their puppy's agility career off on the right paw, or older dogs who are just starting on their agility education.

This class teaches the ground work for handling skills to both the owner and their dog.  We use body awareness and co-ordination exercises for the dogs, directional foundation work, and a few obstacles on the flat to lay a good training foundation for this sport.

This class is offered all year, with both indoor and outdoor classes.

 4 weeks long         Price $ 80.00

This class is for graduates of the Foundation Agility # 1 class. 

Continue building a good foundation with your dog as some new equipment is added and more handling skills are taught.  Equipment used in this class is set at its lowest level for safety. 

Motivation, focus, and control exercises are used to teach handlers how to cue their   dogs in the right direction.  Two obstacle sequencing drills are used for teaching the proper performance of obstacles to these future stars.

This class is offered all year, with both indoor and outdoor classes.

 4 weeks long         Price $ 80.00

This class if for dogs 7 months and older.

For those who aren't sure if agility is for them and just want to try out the basics of the sport, without getting into a lot of ground work.  You and your dog will learn all of the equipment used in agility trials, the basic  commands, and general handling skills. Equipment is set at its lowest level to build a good foundation and maintain safety.

This class is only available Outdoors, May to October.

 4 weeks long         Price $ 80.00

This class if for graduates of the Introduction Class, who have discovered that agility is for them after all.  This class teaches the ground work for handling skills to both the owner and their dog.  We use body awareness and co-ordination exercises for the dogs, directional foundation work that is similar to that taught in Foundations 1 and 2 classes.

Equipment is at its lowest level for safety reasons as foundations for off leash handling and the sequencing of obstacles begins.

This class is only available Outdoors, May to October.

 4 weeks long         Price $ 80.00

For graduates of Foundation Agility # 2 or Beginner Level # 1. 

You will learn more of the handling skills that are needed to direct your dog through sequences of obstacles.  Equipment is at a low or medium level to develop the dog's skills – while still maintaining safety.

Special focus will be given to develop good jumping skills with bend work.  Teaching your dog to lift, tuck, turn and land properly in order to be set up properly for the next obstacle.

This class is offered all year, with both indoor and outdoor classes.

 4 weeks long         Price $ 80.00

This class is for graduates of Agility Level # 2.

Equipment will be raised to its full regulation heights. You will learn more difficult handling skills with directional and distance commands.

Grid work, Lead-Out Pivots, Front and Rear Crosses will be used in each class to develop good timing of commands and body language directions.

This class is offered all year, with both indoor and outdoor classes.

Novice / Starter Level

Trialing Class

 4 weeks long         Price $ 80.00

This class is for graduates of Beginner Level # 3.

It is an on-going class of four week sessions – with each 4 week session working on different skills.  Designed to help new handlers and new dogs develop their trialing skills. Each weekly lesson consists of handler developing sequences and a full agility course typical of what is encountered at agility trials.

Handlers can stay in this class until they have received their Novice or Starter Agility title.  This class is offered all year, with both indoor and outdoor classes.

 4 weeks long         Price $ 80.00

For those who have received their Novice / Starter Agility title in either CKC or AAC trials.

This is an on-going class of four week sessions – with each 4 week session working on different skills.  Designed to help experienced handlers and competitive dogs develop their trialing skills.  Each weekly lesson consists of handler developing sequences and/or a full agility course typical of what is encountered at agility trials.

While competition is important, we maintain that the sport must remain fun for both the handler and the dog.  Winning cannot override the fun of working with your dog, because the moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else.

Handlers can stay in this class indefinitely.  This class is offered all year, with both indoor and outdoor classes.

The instructor reserves the right to refuse and excuse anyone from lessons at any time.

Please check the Schedule to find out when our next group of classes start at  Herdabout K-9 Academy.