Pre-Agility 1

Agility is fabulous & fun! This is the first class of a two-part series to prepare you and your dog, as a team, to run agility.

Description

Learning to have FUN with your dog is the first step for all Agility dogs!  Build skills using games and toys to help your dog connect and work with you. This is the first class of a two-part series. Required before enrolling in Agility classes. 

Skills covered in this class:

  • Targeting 

  • Focus  

  • End of work - engage/disengage 

  • Toy Play 

  • Take / Drop it 

  • Collar Grab 

  • Markers  

  • Front feet targeting 

  • Recall - Do's and Don'ts  

  • Recall Games 

  • Handling  

  • Body Awareness 

We will use balance boards, canine fitness equipment, targets, crates, toys, balance beams, and platforms to teach skills and build body awareness. 

Prerequisites

Age:  5 months and older 

Classes: One training class with the Dog Alliance or instructor permission.   

Please contact us if you have any questions!