DURHAM KENNEL CLUB
Agility Class Information
Winter 2012

6:30pm - 7:30pm Contacts and Weaves
7:45pm - 8:45pm Short Sequence

Class dates: Jan 9, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, and 20, 2012.

 

 Contacts and Weaves - To be enrolled in this class, dogs should have successfully completed at least one Obstacle Familiarization class at DKC or the equivalent elsewhere. If class was taken outside of DKC, dog will need to be tested for on lead control and show no aggressive behavior towards other dogs. Send in application then e-mail Mary Whorton to schedule testing mwhorton@centurylink.net if necessary This class is intended for dogs (10 months or older) and/or handlers who have been introduced to the contact equipment and the weave poles but have not yet become proficient on them. This class would be appropriate both for beginners and for dogs who have had one or perhaps even two classes before, but who are still having some issues with any of these specific obstacles. Emphasis will be on teaching correct and fast performances of weave poles, A-frame, Dog Walk, and Teeter. This class will meet Monday EVENINGS from 6:30-7:30 PM.

Instructors: : Mary Whorton and Cathy Wells
Cost: $90 non-member       $60.00 DKC member (2 club services required for discount and at least one meeting attended)


Short Sequence -  For those dogs and handlers who have successfully completed an obstacle familiarization course or a previous short sequence class. Focus will be on teaching dogs and handlers how to put multiple obstacles together in a sequence. Dogs must be tested for OFF LEAD control by the instructors for admission to the DKC sequence agility classes only if the dog has never taken a class with us before. Contact Mary Whorton at email mwhorton@centurylink.net to schedule testing for your dog if necessary. This class will meet Monday EVENINGS from 7:45-8:45 PM.

Instructors: Ann Carter and Thomas Givens
Cost: $90 non-member $60.00 DKC member (2 club services required for discount and at least one meeting attended)

 

 

 

 

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