Agility Class Information

Our new set of classes is listed below, and will start on July 1, 2009! The classes below are for current students or those with prior training. If you are not sure if your dog qualifies for one of the classes listed, please email Diana. Agility Run Throughs! The Paws-Abilities agility equipment will be available for experienced dogs and handlers to rent! Run throughs are open for sign-ups for July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5th, 2009. The equipment will be available from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm to practice contacts, and other skills in a matted, indoor location. Price is $5 per dog. There will be no supervision during this time - handlers and dogs will work on their own, and agree to share space with others. Contact Diana to reserve your spot now or for more information. Please read our Run Through Guidelines as well. Hope to see you there!

CeCe flies into the tunnel!

Agility is a fun sport for both people and dogs. Dogs learn how to safely negotiate various obstacles like tunnels, jumps, A-Frame, dog walk, teeter, weave poles, tire, table and the closed chute. Once dogs have learned the obstacles, and the handlers have learned how to help their dogs negotiate them, some teams choose to particpate in agility trials. At each trial, the judge brings a new course. The handlers walk the course in advance, and plan how to stear their dogs through the course successfully. The dogs don't see the course before they step onto the line to compete. Agility is a fun and exciting sport, and Paws-Abilities is pleased to bring you classes to teach you and your dogs the basics of agility. Dogs must be 8 months or older to participate in agility training at Paws-Abilities. Currently, we are offering basic introduction to agility classes, plus some continuing classes for those that enjoy working with their dogs. We hope you and your dog will be able to join us for an introduction to this exciting sport!

Your instructor for agility is Diana Hefti. Diana has been teaching obedience classes since 1983, and has been having a blast with agility since 2002. She owns Australian shepherds, and has been successfully competing with them in agility, conformation and Rally. Both of her agility dogs are at the Excellent level in AKC and Elite levels for NADAC and ASCA. Diana believes in positive training to encourage happy dogs that are well-adjusted members of the family. For more information on Diana's training experience and philosophy, see her page on training. You can find more information on her dogs at Glen Ey Aussies.

Tony has all attention on Mom at the table!

Harry learns to master the teeter.

Introduction to Agility 2 will continue to introduce these dogs to the basic agility equipment like jumps, tire, weave poles, tunnels, chute and contact equipment. Handlers will begin work on basic handling techniques like front crosses and rear crosses. Intro to Agility 2 Class Specifics: Class will meet at Paws-Abilities, in the PuppyGarten room. Session Begins: Wed. July 1, 2009 and runs for 6 weeks. Cost is $90.00 ($5.00 additional if paying at 1st class) Class times: 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM Dogs must be 8 months old, or older Dogs should know how to sit, lay down, stay and come on command. Completion of a Beginning Obedience class (or equivalent) is also encouraged! You need to bring your dog on a buckle collar, leash (or slip lead), and have LOTS of treats that can be broken into very small, easy-to-chew pieces. Qty: 6 Week Session Drop In

Beginning Agility is for dogs that have completed Intro 3 (or equivalent). Dogs will continue to work on the basic agility equipment like jumps, tire, weave poles, tunnels, chute and contact equipment, plus work on more complex courses. Handlers will do more practice on handling techniques like front crosses and rear crosses. Beginning Agility Class Specifics: Class will meet at Paws-Abilities, in the PuppyGarten room. Beginning Agility Begins: Wed. July 1, 2009 and runs for 6 weeks. Cost is $90.00 ($5.00 additional if paying at 1st class) Class times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dogs must have completed Intro to Agility 3, or have permission from the instructor to attend Beginning Agility. Dogs should know how to sit, lay down, stay and come on command. Completion of a Beginning Obedience class (or equivalent) is also encouraged! You need to bring your dog on a buckle collar, leash (or slip lead), and have LOTS of treats that can be broken into very small, easy-to-chew pieces. Qty: 6 Week Session Drop In

Mitzi sails through the tire!

Hannah takes off!

Intermediate Agility 1 is for dogs that have completed Beginning Agility 3, or its equivalent. This class will focus more on course work, with individual obstacle work as needed. We will continue to work on handling skills, and will begin to talk about agility trials for those interested in competing in the future. Intermediate Agility 1 Class Specifics: Class will meet at Paws-Abilities, in the PuppyGarten room. Session Begins: Wed. July 1, 2009 and runs for 6 weeks. Cost is $90.00 ($5.00 additional if paying at 1st class) Class times: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dogs must be 8 months old, or older Dogs must have completed Beginning Agility 3, or have permission from the instructor to attend Intermediate Agility 1. Dogs should know how to sit, lay down, stay and come on command. Completion of a Beginning Obedience class (or equivalent) is also encouraged! You need to bring your dog on a buckle collar, leash (or slip lead), and have LOTS of treats that can be broken into very small, easy-to-chew pieces. Qty: 6 Week Session Drop In

Advanced Agility is for dogs that are proficient on all obstacles (except weave poles), and that are nearly ready to trial, or have begun trialing. If you and your dog are not currently enrolled in this class, you will need instructor permission to join. We will work on sequencing of obstacles, and regularly work on courses and handling skills. We will also talk more about the different agility organizations and preparing to trial our dogs. This will be an ongoing class, so each session will be geared to the needs of the dogs currently enrolled. Advanced Class Specifics: Class will meet at Paws-Abilities, in the PuppyGarten room. Session Begins: Wed. July 1, 2009 and runs for 6 weeks. Cost is $90.00 ($5.00 additional if paying at 1st class) Class times: 8:45 PM - 9:45 PM Dogs must be proficient on all obstacles (except weaves), or have permission from the instructor to participate in this class. You need to bring your dog on a buckle collar, leash (or slip lead), and have LOTS of treats that can be broken into very small, easy-to-chew pieces. Qty: 6 Week Session Drop In

Merlin concentrates on the teeter! (Photo by Infinite Exposures)

For more information on the content of this class, please email the agility instructor, Diana, through the link below. For information about Paws-Abilities, or directions to their facility, please click on the Paws-abilities link below. All registrations for this class must take place through Paws-Abilities. For questions on registrations or for obedience classes through Paws-Abilities, please contact Dana at Paws-Abilities. We look forward to working with you and your dogs, in a safe and happy environment!

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