Agility Classes
The agility classes at SPDTC are designed to be taken in a specific sequence to better prepare teams for a safe and long term participation in the sport of agility. Each team is moved up the class progression based on their performance and instructor's assessment of how the team is doing. Participation in the Beginners through Advanced II classes is subject to an assessment by the instructor. Class sizes and skill level dictates which class you and your dog may be placed in. See the club calendar for schedule details.
For more information on any agility classes or for general information about the agility program, contact Agility@spdtc.com.
New students only: Click here to register for Agility Class
If you’re already an agility student at SPDTC, please see your instructor for information on your next agility class, or email the director of agility for information. You don’t need to register for your next class online.
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Puppy HeadStart Agility I & II
This class is for anyone who wants a puppy with self-control, enthusiasm, drive, confidence and a love for its crate —plus has great fun learning. Through crate-games, play, clicker training, you will develop a close working relationship with your puppy. Geared for fun and agility, this class will give your puppy a super headstart on any future training.
Classes are on Thursdays.
Puppy HeadStart I @ 6:00 p.m.
Puppy HeadStart II @ 7:15 p.m.
2012 Puppy HeadStart class block start dates are:
January 5 • March 15 • May 24 • August 2 • October 11 • December 20
Cost: Puppy HeadStart is $110 per 10 week block.
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Foundations of Agility
Get your dog introduced to the basics of agility obstacle performance. A great way to see if agility is for you! Build a solid agility foundation with your dog by working on attention, confidence builders, coordination, balance work, play and drive. The class will introduce ground level agility equipment and ground level to very low jumps. Targeting and clicker training will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: (2) levels of Basic Obedience Skills
Classes are on Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
2012 Foundations of Agility class block start dates are:
January 5 • March 15 • May 24 • August 2 • October 11 • December 20
Cost: Foundations of Agility is $130 per 10 week block.
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Beginners
We’ve built our foundation, and now we’re moving up! Continue to practice the ground work and learn more agility basics and equipment performance. Start short sequences and increase dog’s confidence on ground/low level agility obstacles. Continued work to advance contact performance will be taught in addition to learning proper weave performance.
Prerequisite: familiarity with obstacles and able to perform all at lower heights
Classes are on Monday @ 7:30 pm.
2012 Beginner class block start dates are:
January 2 • March 12 • May 21 • July 30 • October 8 • December 17
Cost: Beginners classes are $120 per 10 week block.
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Intermediate
More ground work and equipment practice, raise teeter to full height, medium sequences, increased distractions, increase to 12 weave poles.
Prerequisite: 6 independent weave poles.
Classes are on Mondays @ 6:30 p.m. Please note: the June 21-July 23 class block will begin at 6:00 p.m.
2012 Intermediate class block start dates are:
January 2 • March 12 • May 21 • July 30 • October 8 • December 17
Cost: Intermediate classes are $120 per 10 week block.
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Advanced I Fundamentals
Perfect the individual obstacles, increase handling challenges, memorize sequences, rules familiarization. Prereq: reliable off-lead; teeter independently; accuracy on independent contact performance. Continue with skills and sequences, learn how to read a course diagram, how to walk a course, and continue with rules familiarization.
Classes are on Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
2012 Advanced I class block start dates are:
January 5 • March 15 • May 24 • August 2 • October 11 • December 20
Cost: Advanced I classes are $120 per 10 week block.
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Advanced II Competitive Agility
For the serious agility competitor, this class will focus on creating a winning team through learning advanced handling techniques and course strategy. Individual instructor feedback will be provided to each team. Full course nights occur periodically to allow practice in situation more similar to a trial setting.
Prerequisite: proficient at all equipment and all ground work.
Classes are on Wednesday @ 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. also Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
2012 Advanced II Wednesday night class block start dates are:
January 4 • March 14 • May 23 • August 1 • October 10 • December 19
2012 Advanced II Thursday night class block start dates are:
January 5 • March 15 • May 24 • August 2 • October 11 • December 20
Cost: Advanced II classes are $120 per 10 week block.
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