Category: Agility
Instructor: Cathy Abele
Description:
All new dogs are required to take this class first. Dogs will get exposed to all obstacles, contacts at lower heights, including introduction to weave poles; introduction to basic handler queues (front crosses and rear crosses). Handlers/dogs will run small obstacle sequences (4-5 obstacles) with dog off leash.
Learning the basics to get the dog exposed to all the equipment.
1. Walking across boards/planks
2. Walking over PVC ladders
3. Mastering bang boards
4. Dog performs figure eights around handlers’ legs.
5. Basic sits and stays, in preparation for start lines and table work.
6. Basic tunnel work
7. Low jumps
8. Baby dog walk
9. Baby A-Frame/dog walk combo
10. Baby teeter
11. Table
12.Low tire
13. Weave pole introduction and entrances
14. Dog should learn to come to handler’s side when called, while working off leash
15. Keep the dog motivated and focused on the job at hand.
16. The handler needs to understand that the dog is never wrong and to always using positive reinforcement.
Price: Member: $65.00 Non-Member: $125.00