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Obstacles 2 (Thursdays) - May 2025
$140
with Kate Emblom

Prerequisite:
- Obstacles 1 or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.
Skills Learned:
- All skills from Obstacles 1
- Maneuver full-size dogwalk with successful stopped contact, even with proofing.
- Dog can run over A-Frame with successful contacts.
- Dog can drive through open 2×2 weave poles from different approaches.
- Dog is introduced to the teeter at low level with successful stopped contact.
- Exposed to tire jump and broad jump.
Handler Skills:
- Front cross,
- Understanding of rear cross and ability to perform it on the flat
- Start line stay executed at least one obstacle away.
- Ability to sequence 4-6 obstacles successfully.
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Obstacles I (Tuesdays) - May 2025
$140
with Grazyna Tondel

Prerequisite:
- Agility Foundations or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.
Skills Learned:
- Dog goes over jumps from all angles and begins to learn a stay at start line.
- Dog can be sent over jump or follow movement of handler to go past jump.
- Dog is confident entering a tunnel at a slight curve.
- Dog is confident going over a lower dog walk.
- Dog understands stopped contact behavior and can stay until released with handler nearby.
- Dog is able to run through 2x2s that are still open—with handler on both sides. Exposure to beginning teeter skills.
Handler Skills:
- Front cross
- Post turn with dog going over a jump.
- Start line stay.
- Ability to sequence 3-4 obstacles successfully.
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