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Definitions: Puppy Prep: Puppies 8 wks to 6 months. Third Way foundations and learning to learn. FUNdamentals of agility: is for dogs and handlers who need to work on basic control skills, including sit/stay, come, loose leash walking, and targeting behaviors. Will be taught using food, toys, and games. This class builds the relationship necessary for agility teams. Introduction to Agility: requires dogs to already be able to come, sit/stay, and be around other dogs off leash safely. The goal is to introduce dogs and handlers to agility obstacles and training techniques. Novice agility: is for dogs and handlers who are working on independent performance of jumps, weaves, and contact obstacles. Sequencing is also included in the skills here. Open/Intermediate agility: is for dogs and handlers who have independent obstacle skills, and no particular training ‘issues’. Focus is on handler skills, and adding distance to handling. Advanced/Excellent agility: continues to challenge current skills of both dogs and handlers, with exercises pulled from current competition requirements of these teams, though teams are not required to be competing to be eligible for these classes. Permission of the instructor is. Wednesday classes will be added next session, once planning for the August agility trial is complete. All classes are currently six weeks in length. Adjustments for holidays will be scheduled when the class first meets. Cost for all classes is $95.00 per session, or ongoing students may elect to pay for classes on a drop-in basis, at a rate of $25.00 per class. Permission of the instructor is required for this option. Return sign up form with fees to Valerie Vale, 445 Mehlschau Road, Nipomo, CA 93444. Questions or comments? Call 805-929-6303 or email aussiumagility@aol.com Click here for a downloadable Microsoft Word registration form to print |
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