Prerequisite:

• Handling Part 1 or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.

Skills learned: 

• Advanced handling techniques such as threadles, serpentines and tunnel entries/exits.
• Continued work on front, rear and blind crosses.
• The dog’s line and managing its path.
• Executing short sequences, possibly with alternative handling options.
• Increase the dog’s confidence and drive.

 Prerequisite:

• Obstacles 2 and Handling 2, or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.
• Dog can consistently perform contact obstacles.
• Dog has basic understanding of the weaves (it's okay if handler encouragement is still needed).

Skills learned:  

• This session will use entry level courses. 
• Students will learn how to review a course map to determine a preliminary handling plan.
• Students will learn how to walk a course and solidify their handling plan, including an alternate in case something goes wrong. 
• Successful side changes in motion.  
• Sequencing several obstacles successfully while incorporating the appropriate handling techniques.
• Emphasis will be placed on the dog’s path.

Dog skills: 

• Execute the obstacles based on Handler's cues.

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.