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AGILITY CLASSES

 Registrar:

Debbie Smart   (410) 840 – 8773

 Beginning Agility Class

Fee: $88.00

Intermediate Agility Class

Fee: $66.00

 Beginning Agility Class

Dates: To be determined

 No Classes - Memorial Day - Labor Day

 Intermediate Agility Class:

Dates: September 29 – November 3, 2008

 

 General Guidelines for participation in all classes:

All owners/handlers are required to:

  • submit proof of vaccinations with registration forms and fees;
  • clean up after their dogs both indoors and outdoors;
  • have dog housebroken;
  • assure that dogs are non-aggressive;
  • assure that dogs are free of fleas and other parasites;
  • not smoke, use alcohol or other strong medication while training your dog;
  • wear athletic shoes and clothing;
  • refrain from losing your temper, use verbal praise and touch your dog for a better response;
  • be consistent; do the same thing the same way every time and end your practice sessions on a happy note!

AGILITY

Age: 1 - 5 years

Classes will acquaint the dog/handler (team) with all the obstacles used in agility. By the end of the class, teams will be expected to demonstrate confidence on the obstacles, know basic commands and handling techniques, and be able to perform obstacles in a simple sequence.

Beginning Agility - Prerequisite: Evaluation session

This is an 8 week class held on Monday evenings at the Carroll Indoor Sports Arena in Westminster. This class provides a safe and enjoyable introduction to all pieces of agility equipment. It is expected that the dog and handler team will develop a working team relationship while performing on a basic agility course of simple sequences.

Intermediate Agility - Prerequisite: Beginning Agility

This is a 6 week class held on Monday evenings at the Carroll Indoor Sports Center in Westminster. Dogs must be familiar with all obstacles and work off lead. Teams (dog/handler) will develop skills for a smooth performance of all obstacles while maintaining safety, enthusiasm, and speed. At the end of this class, teams should be capable of running a Novice Course.

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