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• AGC101 Agility 1 Foundations: Part B (Kristen Childs)

  • Start
    01/15/2025
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  • End
    02/19/2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Back Ring (enter through side door)
  • Spaces left
    5

  Prerequisites: Dogs 8+ month old, Successful completion of AGC100 Agility 1 Foundations: Part A
  

  
  

  Instructor:	Kristen Childs
  Assistants:
  Day/Time:	Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
  Capacity:	5 handler/dog pairs

  
  

  Semester: 2025-S1

  Track: Agility

  Type: Class

  
  

  Part 2 of a 2-part class. This indoor class will build on the skills learned in AGC 100 Agility 1 Foundations: Part A in teaching dog-handler teams foundational agility skills and safety. The curriculum is based on shaping behaviors through the use of positive reinforcement. Activities include start line stay, body awareness and flexibility, impulse control, introduction to contact end behavior, targeting/nose touch, directions, and handling “on the flat.” Dogs will continue to interact with equipment such as wobble board, tunnel, table, 2x2 weaves, and wing jumps (bars will be on the ground for puppies or very low for adult dogs). Dog-handler teams will begin sequencing with multiple obstacles.

  Dogs must be fitted with a flat buckle collar and a six-foot leash. No choke, pinch, gentle leaders or corrective harnesses will be allowed. Owners need to bring lots of small, soft treats and A CRATE.

  
  

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• AGC301 Agility 3 Intermediate: Part B (Paula Lynch)

  • Start
    01/16/2025
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  • End
    02/20/2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Agility Field
  • Spaces left
    5

  Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ month old, Successful completion of AGC300 Agility 3 Intermediate: Part A

  
  

  Note: This class is outdoors on the agility field. In the event of inclement weather, class sessions will be rescheduled.

  
  

  Instructor:	Paula Lynch
  Assistants:	Sarah Vansandt
  Day/Time:	Thursdays 6:30-7:30 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
  Capacity:	5 handler/dog pairs

  
  

  Semester: 2025-S1

  Track: Agility

  Type: Class

  
  

  Part 2 of a 2-part class. Sequences, handling skills and course work will be a major portion of this class. Emphasis will be on honing basic handling skills: front cross, rear cross, and blind cross. Higher level skills will be introduced such as: backsides, threadles, serpentines, 270's, pinwheels, boxes, and discriminations. Specific issues will be addressed as needed: lack of focus, start line woes, weave woes, contact performance, building drive, etc. Expect to work short sequences (rather than full courses). Course analysis will be introduced (what is the best strategy for handling the most common challenges). Teams should be weaving 6 poles and have contact criteria established and reasonably consistent. Students should expect to repeat this class.

  
  

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