Classes &
Training
Before beginning agility classes, it is recommended that your dog
has basic obedience. Your dog needs to know how to sit, stay, and
should have a solid recall. Classes begin in September for
all levels, and continue through the Winter and Spring
months. (We take a break during the hot summer months.) Our sessions
are back to back. Due to rain-outs and holidays, our start times
for new sessions will vary. Please review our calendar below to
determine the next start date for each of our levels. Our Level 1 class is limited to 12 students. To ensure you have a spot in our upcoming class, we encourage you to send a non-refundable deposit of $25 to our Training Director. Please email our our Training Director
if you need additional information.
If
you have a reason to believe that your dog is aggressive, do not
sign up for our classes.
During all of our training classes, for the safety of the dogs and
the handlers, please observe the following guidelines.
- Handlers are responsible for their
dogs at all times during training classes, before and after class.
- All dogs in Levels 2-4 must be
crated, either in the training area, or in a vehicle nearby. X
Pens are also acceptable for containing dogs in the training area.
- No dogs will be allowed to remain on
leash in a down-stay without the handler at the end of that leash.
- Leashes should not be tied to the
fencing of the training area.
- Play-time is allowed at instructor’s
discretion after class providing all equipment has been safely
stowed away and all participants are in agreement.
- Handlers must be diligent in their
attention to their dog, where the dog is, who and what the dogs
is interacting with.
- The dog’s handler is responsible
to keep their dog under control including times that their dog
is approached by another dog and handler team.
We require all dogs to
be at least nine months of age before taking classes with our club.
Continuos jumping at a very young age can put stress on a puppy's
developing joints and muscles. Your dog should also have some form
of obedience training whether in a group setting, thru private lessons,
or training at home. Your dog needs a sit/stay and a solid recall
(they should come when you call them).
Level
1 is a six-week class, which introduces the sport of
dog agility to the student and the dog. We focus on essential
skills necessary to form a good dog/handler team, while slowly
introducing the dog to some of the agility obstacles. Level
1 is held on Thursday nights.
Level 2
is a six-week class, which combines the skills learned in Level
1 with the agility equipment. We introduce the handler and the
dog to each obstacle. Level 2 is held on Thursday nights.
Level 3 & 4 are six-week courses and are
the more advanced of our classes. Curriculum will change based
on the needs of each dog/handler team. Levels 3 and 4 are
held on Tuesday nights.
Classes
are held at Lake Island Recreation Center in Winter Park (450
Harper Street, Winter Park, Florida 32789). This facility
is near the corner of Fairbanks and 17-92, directly behind the Burger
King, and adjacent to the baseball fields. It is a very nice facility
with a large fenced in area and plenty of lights.
- $85 Non-Member,
Level 1 or 2
- $75 Member,
Level 1 or 2
- $75 Non-Member,
Consecutive Repeat (Same Dog) Level 1 or 2
- $65 Member,
Consecutive Repeat (Same Dog) Level 1 or 2
- $85 Non-Member,
Level 3 or 4
- $50 Member,
Level 3 or 4
Follow
these steps.
- Identify the next start date on the calendar
above.
- Email our Training
Director your name, your dog's name, age, and breed. Also
indicate which level you are interested in and the start date
you've selected.
- Download the enrollment form (click here for the enrollment form), fill it out and mail it to our Training Director with your $25 deposit.
- Show up the first night of class with a copy of your shot
records and your method of payment.
If you would like to enroll in Level
2, 3, or 4, please contact the Training Director to schedule an
evaluation for appropriate placement.
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