Puppy
Agility: For dogs 6-12mo of age
after attending a puppy class
Introduction to the obstacles used in agility, with limited jumping and lower
heights of all obstacles. Focus on control, footing, fun. Obstacles used: different
jumps, tunnel, chute, tire, table, dogwalk, A-frame, teeter, weave poles
Requirements:
1) Current on rabies and parvo/distemper vaccination,
2) Dewormed or negative fecal sample (the latter done at the veterinary clinic)
any time within 3 months prior to start of class
3) Free of any health problems that would increase the risk of injuries to
the dog while participating at the agility class (e.g. musculoskeletal or visual
disease)
4) proof of participation at a puppy class (certificate, letter)
Agility Beginners: For
dogs 1 year and older
Introduction to the obstacles used in agility, increasing heights.
Focus on control, footing, fun. Obstacles used: different jumps, tunnel,
chute, tire,
table, dogwalk, A-frame, teeter, weave poles. Control over the dog is
crucial for safety in agility. Obedience classes are highly recommended not
only to improve control but also for social skills. The instructor needs to
be able to handle the dog. Aggressiveness towards people or other
dogs can not be tolerated.
Requirements:
1) Current on rabies and parvo/distemper vaccination,
2) Dewormed or negative fecal sample (the latter done at the veterinary clinic)
any time within 3 months prior to start of class
3) Free of any health problems that would increase the risk of injuries to
the dog while participating at the agility class (e.g. musculoskeletal or visual
disease)
4) proof of participation at an obedience class (certificate, letter) or evaluation
by an instructor of The Better Companion (please make an appointment)
Agility Intermediate: For
dogs 1 year and older.
Training different sequences, side changes, lead outs and send to. Working
up to full competition heights. Focus on control, speed, fun. Obstacles used:
different jumps, tunnel, chute, tire, table, dogwalk, A-frame, teeter, weave
poles
This is the follow-up class after the dog has learned to take the obstacles
safely. Some dogs will benefit from repeating the Agility Beginners Class,
before they are ready for this level.
Control over the dog is crucial for safety in agility. Obedience classes are
highly recommended, not only to improve control, but also for social skills.
The instructor needs to be able to handle the dog. Aggressiveness towards people
or other dogs can not be accepted.
Requirements:
1) Current on rabies and parvo/distemper vaccination,
2) Dewormed or negative fecal sample (the latter done at the veterinary clinic)
any time within 3 months prior to start of class
3) Free of any health problems that would increase the risk of injuries to
the dog while participating at the agility class (e.g. musculoskeletal or visual
disease)
4) Participation at an agility beginners class prior to this level. The dog
should have learned to take all obstacles safely, before entering the intermediate
level.
Agility Advanced: For
dogs 1 year and older.
Solving trial course challenges, gambler challenges. Working up to full competition
heights. Focus on control, speed, distance, fun. Obstacles used: different
jumps, tunnel, chute, tire, table, dogwalk, A-frame, teeter, weave poles.
This is the follow-up class after the dog has learned to take the obstacles
safely at full height and to stay under control for several obstacles in a
row. Some dogs will benefit from repeating the Agility Intermediate Class,
before they are ready for this level.
Requirements:
1) Current on rabies and parvo/distemper vaccination,
2) Dewormed or negative fecal sample (the latter done at the veterinary clinic)
any time within 3 months prior to start of class
3) Free of any health problems that would increase the risk of injuries to
the dog while participating at the agility class (e.g. musculoskeletal or visual
disease)
4) Participation at an agility intermediate class with The Better Companion
prior to this level.
