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Obstacles I - April 2024
$140
with Kate Emblom
Notice: Class will NOT meet on May 5th.
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.
Full Course
Obstacles 2 - April 2024
$140
with Kate Emblom
Notice: Class will not meet on May 5th.
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.
Handling: Part 1 - April 2024
$140
with Nancy Sorensen
Prerequisite:
- Obstacles 2 or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.
Skills learned:
- Handling is about the communication between the handler and the dog, and this class focuses on the skills needed by the handler to “tell” the dog what to do on the course.
- Learn about the handling elements (movement, position, eyes, etc.) and how they impact the dog's performance.
- Learn about the dog's path/line.
- Learn various crosses (changing the dog to your other side).
- Increase the dog’s confidence and drive.
Full Course
Handling: Part 1 - April 2024
$140
with Nancy Sorensen
Prerequisite:
- Obstacles 2 or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.
Skills learned:
- Handling is about the communication between the handler and the dog, and this class focuses on the skills needed by the handler to “tell” the dog what to do on the course.
- Learn about the handling elements (movement, position, eyes, etc.) and how they impact the dog's performance.
- Learn about the dog's path/line.
- Learn various crosses (changing the dog to your other side).
- Increase the dog’s confidence and drive.
Will run
Obstacles I - April 2024
$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.
Will run