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General Information for All Agility Classes |
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1. All NEW students to Sportsmen's Agility Classes must fill out an application for agility classes. There is a WAIT LIST for most agility classes! 2. Do not sign up and pay for a class unless you have been approved to enroll by the agility director or instructor. 3. Existing students should not move up to the next level class unless they have been approved by the agility director or their instructor. 4. Dogs must be able to work off-leash in a distracting environment around other dogs and people. Aggressive dogs will be excused. 5. Competition Agility requires athletic ability of both dog and handler. You and your dog should be in good physical condition; dogs should be able to run and jump easily and handlers should be able to RUN/JOG short distances. You must wear athletic shoes in the class. Dogs should have a plain flat or rolled collar with NO TAGS on collar; dogs may not work in a choke chain or prong collar. 6. Returning students must register by 12:00 midnight the Sunday before the start of Wednesday classes or there will be a $20 late fee. Starting January 1, 2025 the late fee will be $30.00. |
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• Click here for the Welcome to Agility Class handout. • Download Rules & Regulations here. |
FOUNDATION AGILITY
NEW STUDENT APPLICATION NOTE: Our wait list for Foundation Agility is extremely long. Please fill out the above application for Foundation Agility. Enrolling Returning Students only. NEW applicants must have completed requirements listed below, including required classes. Wednesdays 8:30 PM - $150/6 weeks Instructors: D. Pierfelice, J. Reddmann Info for Foundation Agility Applicants: Foundation Agility provides the new dog and handler the tools for success in agility training and is designed for future competition teams. The class introduces fundamentals of handling and contact skills to build focus and confidence. Dogs begin learning obstacles at a lower height. Class participants begin their foundation work with wobble boards, jump exercises, and shaping exercises. In addition, teams will learn the table, tunnel, dog walk, teeter, jumps, tire, weaves, and A-frame. Teams progress at their own rates and everything will be geared to a dog's particular abilities. Class Limit of 6. Prerequisites to Apply: Dogs entering Foundation Agility must be at least 6 months old, should have had prior experience in a group class environment and must meet the requirements on the APPLICATION FORM. Because many of the exercises will be performed off leash, dogs should be well-socialized and well-behaved around other dogs. Aggression is not tolerated. Dogs must also know and respond to the basic obedience commands (sit, stay, down and come). Required classes: Beginner obedience or higher Canine Good Citizen or higher Agility Skills OR 2x2 weaves. Both taught twice a year. 4 weeks long.
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