Intro to Agility

Ready to have fun and bond with your dog while improving their focus and confidence? Our Intro to Agility class is perfect for beginners, 10 months or older, who want to explore the exciting world of agility! This class introduces you and your dog to the foundational skills needed for agility training. You’ll learn the basics of agility handling, including how to communicate with your dog through body language and cues. Your dog will gain confidence as they tackle new challenges, while you’ll develop a deeper understanding of how to guide them with clear, positive reinforcement. Whether you’re looking to get active with your dog, build a stronger bond, or just have fun, this class is the perfect place to start your agility journey!

Class Highlights:

• Introduction to Agility Obstacles: Learn the basics of navigating tunnels, jumps, and more.
• Building Confidence: Learn techniques that help your dog build confidence while having fun and learning new skills.
• Interpreting Body Language: Understand the importance of body language and cues to guide your dog through the course.
• Positive Reinforcement: Focus on reward-based training to create a positive experience for your dog.

Prerequisites:

• Basic Manners or similar level of training, minimum strong recall, stay, and wait cues are ideal.
• Dog must be crated while they are not working with you or the instructor.

Required Equipment: Crate