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AGILITY CLASSES
The Mountaineer Kennel Club
offers agility classes for both
the family dog and for agility
competition. Our methods are
based on motivational learning
theory and emphasize
relationship between the dog
and his handler.
Dogs must be at least 5 months
of age and past all critical
growth periods and not
aggressive to dogs or
humans. Dogs must
demonstrate proficiency in
basic obedience skills
including sit, stay, down, come
and walking on a loose
lead.
Handlers must demonstrate they
have control of their dog in
the presence of extreme
distraction. Final
approval is up to the
discretion of the class
instructor.
Any dogs who do not meet these
prerequisites and any handlers
who are abusive to their dogs
may be asked to leave class
without refund.
Proof of vaccination is
required for all dogs enrolled
in class.
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Classes meet
once a week for a total of
six weeks. Classes are
typically held on Monday,
Tuesday, and Thursday
evenings between 6:00 and
9:00 PM. Please note not all classes are offered
every session. The cost is
$90.00 per dog.
As class schedules become available, view the classes, dates, and times by clicking on "Current Class Schedule".
To enroll, select "Download
Forms" from the menu options on the left side of the screen. After printing and completing these forms, please return them via US Mail to the address
listed on the forms. Contact our
Agility Coordinator
if you have any questions.
Puppy Agility
Description: This call will focus on the fundamental o f agility using puppy games that will utilize targeting, wobble boards, attention and basic obedience skills. All jumping exercises and contact obstacles will at low heights. This class is for puppies aged 5 months to 1 year. Class size limited to 8 teams. This class may be repeated.
Agility Obedience
Description: This class focuses on basic agility obedience skills. Teams will develop the foundation skills of sit, stay, down, heeling, recalls, targeting and touch using a variety of positive training techniques including a clicker. Teams will also begin learning the foundation skills of jump training. This class is a prerequisite for all agility classes except for dogs that have earned a Companion Dog (CD) Obedience title or Rally Advance (RA) title. Class size is limited to 8 teams. This class may be repeated.
Obstacle Skills
Description: This class will focus on basic agility obstacle foundation skills. Teams will be introduced to obstacles at low levels. Introduction to contact behaviors, weave poles, tunnels and basic jumping will be in instructed. The importance of balanced obstacle and handler focus will also be covered. It is important that all dogs entering Obstacle Skills understand sit, down, stay, recall and have leash manners. Class size is limited to 8 teams. This class may be repeated.
Refining Obstacle Skills
Refining Obstacle Skills will build on the skills taught in the Obstacle Skills class. Teams will work towards more off lead work and higher contact obstacles. Basic handling skills will be introduced with each obstacle. It is important that all dogs entering Refining Obstacle Skills can engage all contacts at low heights, navigate at least 3 weave poles and the team is working on a preferred contact behavior. Class size is limited to 8 dog/handler teams. This class may be repeated.
Handling I
This class is geared to handlers who may want to compete in Agility. Further instruction and proofing of handling skills and refinement of obstacle skills be emphasized. Understanding of course analysis and familiarization with the rules that govern AKC trials will be discussed. It is important that all dogs entering Handling I understand a lead out, a contact behavior on full height equipment, a sequence of 4 obstacles and complete 6 weave poles.
Handling II
Teams will work on advanced skills for jumping: 180s, 270s, serpentines, threadles. Advanced jump and obstacle sequences and distance exercises will be instructed. Course analysis strategies will be discussed. This class is offered to dogs who are currently competing at least at the Open level.
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