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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
$85.00 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.
AGILITY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (revised April 2010)
Classes meet once a week for a total of six weeks, and cost $85.
Seven levels of classes are available: Puppy, Agility Obedience, Fundamentals of Agility (I and II), Novice Agility, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Puppy Agility
Description: This class will focus on some fundamentals of agility using puppy games that will utilize targeting, wobble boards, focus and basic obedience skills. The handler will learn basic stretching and clicker training techniques. (All jumping exercises will be performed at low jump levels.) For puppies aged 5 months to 1 year, class size is limited to 8 dog/handler teams.
Agility Obedience
Description: This class focuses on basic agility obedience skills. The handler/dog team will develop the foundation skills of stay, sit, down, heeling, agility heeling, come, targeting and touch using clicker training techniques.
This class is a prerequisite for all agility class
Fundamentals of Agility 1
Description: This class focuses on basic agility foundation skills. The handler/dog team will develop the foundation skills of stay, sit, down, heal, come, targeting and touch using clicker training techniques. The handler will learn how through the use of body language to communicate better with their dog. You will also be introduce to the agility obstacles all at low levels, and instructed on safe training techniques for contact training and table work. Weave pole training and basic jumping exercises will be instructed. Handlers will be expected to work with their dog out side of class. Students may want to acquire minimal equipment for training purposes. Flat buckle collars or shoulder harness only are permitted. Dogs must be 9 months of age before the first class meeting.
Prerequisites: Agility Obedience or successful Instructor evaluation.
Fundamentals of Agility II
Description: This class continues to incorporate the skills learned in Fundamentals of Agility I. Dog/ handler teams are introduced to contact obstacles at low levels and will continue weave pole training. Handlers learn off leash handling and basic handling maneuvers.
Prerequisites: Agility Obedience and Fundamentals of Agility I or successful instructor evaluation.
Novice Agility
Description: This class is geared to those handlers who are considering competing in agility. The class will emphasize proofing of handling skills and further refinement of obstacle skills. Dog/handler teams will learn perform all obstacles at competition heights. Teams will begin short sequence training. Basic course analysis will be offered. Handlers will become familiar with the rules and regulations for AKC dog agility trials. Only flat buckle collars or shoulder harness are permitted.
Prerequisites: Agility Obedience and Fundamentals of Agility I and Fundamentals of Agility II or successful instructor evaluation.
Intermediate Agility
Description: This class is for dog and handler teams who are actively competing at least at the Novice Agility level. This class focuses on improving handling skills, the dog’s ability to work independently on contact obstacles, weave poles entrances and obstacle discrimination using sequences of no more than 6 - 8 obstacles.
Prerequisites: Teams will be able to perform all obstacles competently, have completed a Novice Agility training class and are currently competing in Agility.
Advanced Agility
Description: The dog/handler teams learn advanced skills for jumping 180’s, 270’s, serpentines threadles and directional training. Lead outs, advance jump & obstacle sequence training will be instructed. Course analysis strategies will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Agility or successful instructor evaluation.
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