Beginning Agility

$175.00

This class teaches the the dog and handler to run agility together including all agility equipment and a system of handling cues to direct the dog through the course. fetch sam! teaches a verbal handling system: Verbal Cues include Tunnel, Dig, and Hup. Agility training is advanced dog training and requires that handlers learn basic and advanced concepts of dog training. In this class you and your dog will learn:

Basic and advanced concepts of dog training
Proper performance of all equipment including jumps, tunnels, contacts and weaves
Standard handling cues
Speed and confidence on the course
Beginning obstacle independence
This class meets 1 time per week for 6 consecutive weeks and is ongoing in 6 week sessions, continuing until you are successfully completing Novice/Starters level courses (9-12 Months).

Categories: Agility

Class Duration: 6 Weeks

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Prerequisites:

  • Dog must be at least 10 months of age

  • Successful completion of a Sport Dog Prep class

  • Approval from your instructor to move up to this level

  • Proof of current vaccinations

Description

This class teaches the the dog and handler to run agility together including all agility equipment and a system of handling cues to direct the dog through the course. fetch sam! teaches a verbal handling system: Verbal Cues include Tunnel, Dig, and Hup. Agility training is advanced dog training and requires that handlers learn basic and advanced concepts of dog training. In this class you and your dog will learn:

Basic and advanced concepts of dog training
Proper performance of all equipment including jumps, tunnels, contacts and weaves
Standard handling cues
Speed and confidence on the course
Beginning obstacle independence
This class meets 1 time per week for 6 consecutive weeks and is ongoing in 6 week sessions, continuing until you are successfully completing Novice/Starters level courses (9-12 Months).