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Agility Classes (Winter 2023) |
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Day |
Time |
Class |
Instructor |
Monday |
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Jan 30, Feb 6,13,20,27, March 6 |
12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Handling Skills outdoors (limit 6) | Susan Bankauf |
Feb 13,20,27, March 6,13,20 |
1:00pm -2:00pm |
Intro to Agility(limit 6) |
Betsy King |
Thursday |
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Feb 2,9,16,23, March 2,9 |
9:30am -10:30am |
Long Sequence outdoors (limit 6) |
Penny Leigh |
Feb 2,9,16,23, March 2,9 |
1:30pm -2:30pm |
Agility Beg. Handling and jumping skills outdoors (limit 6) |
Susan Bankauf |
Sunday |
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:Jan 29, Feb 5,12,19,26, March 5
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2:00pm -3:00pm |
Agility Skills Drill outdoors (limit 6) |
Carol Rives |
:Jan 29, Feb 5,12,19,26, March 5 |
3:00pm -4:00pm |
Agility Skills Drills outdoors (limit 6) |
Carol Rives |
VERY IMPORTANT – We understand that in the agility setting, dogs do get excited and may on occasion lunge at or chase other dogs that are running. However, if any dog willfully attacks a human or another dog while in class, you will be asked to leave and may not return with that dog.
Classes fill very quickly and space is limited – please either submit your application online with payment, or return your application and a check made payable to DKC as soon as possible. If you need
Note: Durham Kennel Club reserves the right to cancel class if a minimum of dogs is not reached a week before start of class.
Using AKC FAST Class to build Agility Skills
Prerequisite: You should already be able to perform all of the agility obstacles or instructor approval.
This class will introduce you to the AKC Fifteen and Send Time (FAST) class while also working on improving your obstacle performance. You will learn about the FAST rules and scoring. We will work on techniques to obtain lateral distance. We will work on visualizing your performance. We will work on figuring out a safe and efficient "path" that lets you qualify while practicing the obstacles you want to work on. The courses will be Novice and Open level FAST courses
Prerequisite: For teams currently competing in Novice levels or above
This class is designed to improve your handling skills on Novice/Open courses. After walking the course, we will discuss the different handling options. Each team will have the opportunity to run the different options possible to see what works best for them.
Prerequisite: For teams currently competing in Excellent/Master levels, or upon Instructor's approval
This class is geared toward people who want to improve their handling skills on Excellent/Master courses. We will set up excellent courses and discuss different handling options. Then we will run as many options as possible so each team can discover what works best for them.
Agility Beginning Handling and Jumping Skills
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Dogs and Handlers MUST have taken an Introduction to Agility Course , Beginner Agility Class, Basic Obedience Class or Foundation Performance class. Dogs must have a good recall and focus so they stay with their handlers while working.
The class will include learning to perform a Front Cross, Rear Cross and how to cue Turns. . Natural Motion and position cues will be focused on. Handler to develop a consistent set of cues to help the dog know when extension versus collection are needed in a sequence. Specific jumping skills will also be addressed to help develop a confident and efficient jumping style.
Note: Class will be held outdoors and its is recommended trhat you have 2 jumps sat home.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: This class is intended for a range of skill levels from dogs (10 months or older) and handlers who have successfully completed the Obstacle Familiarization 2 class (or have instructor permission) up to teams currently competing at the Novice Level. The handler must have off lead control of his/her dog. Dogs should be able to perform all the obstacles. Assistance may be needed on the teeter and weave poles.
The class will focus on very short obstacle sequences meant to reinforce specific skills. Skills to be covered may vary depending upon the needs of the students but will include such things as sticking and holding contacts, independent weave pole performance, and handler skills such as various types of crosses.
Prerequisite: Dogs should have basic obedience skills such as sit, stay, and recall
This class is held inside and gives instruction on basic training skills for agility. This includes an introduction to agility cues, contact obstacle basics, beginning handling skills, and start line behavior training. The goal of this class is that you and your dog will achieve a better understanding of the sport and begin working as a cohesive team.
Obstacle Familiarization and Handling Skills
Prerequisite:To be enrolled in this class, Your dog must be 8 months or older. You must have completed an Introduction to Agility or Obstacle Familiarization class or be able to demonstrate off lead control of your dog.
This class is intended to teach dogs and/or handlers how to correctly navigate the agility obstacles found on AKC courses. 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 either with specific obstacles or with general confidence levels. Dogs will be introduced to the tunnel, table, tire, dog walk, A-frame, weave poles, teeter, and jumps.
Prerequisite:none
The Long Sequence class will consist of a 10-15 obstacle sequence (a new sequence each week). Anyone competing at the Novice or higher level in AKC Agility is welcome. If you are not competing, instructor permission is required. We'll walk the course as a group and handling strategies will be discussed. Each team will then run the course and help will be offered (if desired). If there are any skill gaps, then exercise suggestions will be discussed to build those skills. Each team will get at least 2 turns to run the course. Each team will have enough time per tum to re-run problematic sequences of the course and/or try different handling strategies.
Masters and Premier Sequencing
Prerequisite: For teams currently competing in Excellent/Master levels, or upon Instructor's approval.
This class is geared toward people who compete in Premier and Master and want to improve their handling skills. We will set up Premier and Master courses and discuss different handling options. Then we will run as many options as possible so each team can discover what works best for them.
Prerequisite: For teams currently competing in Excellent/Master levels, or upon Instructor's approval.
This class is geared toward people who compete in Premier and want to improve their handling skills. We will set up Premier courses and discuss different handling options. Then we will run as many options as possible so each team can discover what works best for them.
Prerequisite: Completed DKC’s Agility Skills and Drills class or equivalent or trialing at the Novice level or above.
This class is designed to teach and improve your handling skills. We will discuss and work on different skills each week like front crosses, sends, wraps, etc. As the handler improves the dog will also begin to recognize the handling to increase teamwork.
Masters and Premier Sequencing
Prerequisite: For teams currently competing in Excellent/Master levels, or upon Instructor's approval.
This class is geared toward people who compete in Premier and Master and want to improve their handling skills. We will set up Premier and Master courses and discuss different handling options. Then we will run as many options as possible so each team can discover what works best for them.