Agility
Skills Workshops
Whether you're a seasoned team or just curious about exploring something new, our doors are wide open to everyone. You don't need to be a current student to join us - our community thrives on diversity and welcomes all levels of experience. Feel free to inquire about the suitability of our workshops for your current level of your team.
MASTERS/PREMIERE WORKSHOP
STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE and IMPROVE YOUR HANDLING SKILLS FOR ANY COURSE OR SEQUENCE
Sunday, September 1st, 1:00 -2:30 pm
6/6 working spots available
unlimited audit spots
Open to dogs who can currently complete an open/advanced style course
We will work with challenging weave entries, wraps, 270s, bypasses, back side approaches and more! You will leave with lots of homework to enhance your team’s performance on a variety of courses! A perfect workshop for those who are working towards trialing and cleaning up sequencing, or fo those who are currently trialing and need to perfect some skills and communication with your team!
coach: Judy Ramsey
Tuition and Registration
Tuition and Registration
$55 per team working spot
$35 per audit spot
Sequencing + Handling
focusing on clear communication on course
Monday, September 2nd, 10 am - 12:30 pm
7/7 working spots available
unlimited audit spots
**Open to dogs who can complete jumps and tunnels (people must have concepts of course walking, basic handling, etc.)**
We will be working through some jump sequences and skills often seen in all venues of agility. Teams will be presented with different challenges often seen on course. We will discuss how to properly execute these handling options, what is best for each individual dog, how to read commitment, and also throw in some distance challenges!
coach: Lora Raycroft
Tuition and Registration
Tuition and Registration
$75 per team working spot
$35 per audit spot
AGILITY FUNDAMENTALS
The start of an exciting journey with your agility teammate!
Saturday, September 7th, 2:30 -4:00 pm
8/8 working spots available
unlimited audit spots
Open to dogs who have been through basic manners/puppy classes!
This session is a series of short workshops specifically designed to introduce your dog to agility concepts in a positive and motivating manner. We will introduce skills, behaviors, and specific techniques which will help build your dog’s confidence, as well as, a strong foundation for all future training in the sport of agility.
Here are some of the essential fundamentals we will work on:
Staying put
Focus on the handler and forward focus
The understanding of various ways to get behavior through shaping or luring
Engagement, impulse control and clean loop training
Skills and concepts directly related to commitment & obstacle performance
FOUNDATION IS FOREVER!
coach: Judy Ramsey
Tuition and Registration
Tuition and Registration
$45 per team working spot
$25 per audit spot