Agility Foundation Department 

 

Get started by building a strong foundation, or solve problems by re-visiting the basics! These courses will provide a wide range of ways to build understanding and passion for the sport!

Foundation

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2on 2off Contacts: Follow Up and Proofing

This course picks up where 2o2o Foundation ended, and is also useful for anyone needing proofing on their contacts!

Faculty: Annette Alfonso
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4 Jumps Away From Handling Expertise

4 Jumps Away From Handling Expertise September 3, 2012 Session

Using short 4 jump sequences students will learn to master numerous handling maneuvers.

Faculty: Mary Lou Hanlon
Category: Handling, Foundation
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Amazing A-Frames

Do you want to teach your dog a fast, reliable running a-frame? This is the course for you!

Category: Motivation, Foundation, Obstacle Skills, Problem Solving
Level: Any

Building Drive, Focus and Teamwork in Performance Dogs

Building Drive, Focus & Teamwork in Performance Dogs

A comprehensive course in building your canine partner’s drive for the game and focus on teamwork with you!

Faculty:Tracy Sklenar
Category: Motivation, Foundation, Puppy,...

Learn Your Dog

Contacts 101: How to train incredible stopped contacts from the ground up

This class will teach you to train and proof fast, reliable, and independent stopped contacts on the dog walk, a-frame and seesaw! This is also a terrific opportunity for anyone wanting to re-train their contacts and build a better...

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Distance Skills for Agility

Learn how to teach your dog to handle at a distance with confidence, accuracy, and of course speed! This course not only covers common “gamble” style skills but also techniques to help handlers get into position on course.
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Fit To Be Tricked

Improve your dog’s fitness and agility ability while teaching them fun and exciting tricks.

Instructor(s): Chris Ott and Frankie Joiris
Category: Handling, Motivation,...

Learn Your Dog

Learn Your Dog: Novice Sequencing and Building Teamwork

Getting your young dog ready for competition? Or interested in improving the teamwork and foundation skills with an experienced dog? This class will help you build your handling tool box with your dog, while also building the teamwork so...

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Making The Choice: Self-Control Games to Maximize Performance

Build your dog’s enthusiasm, understanding, speed and accuracy of behaviors for sport and life by teaching the joys of choosing to ignore distractions!

Instructor(s): Tracy...

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Master the Challenge: Blind Crosses from the Ground Up

Learn how to add blind crosses to your handling system from the ground up. Alternately, use this course to improve your understanding and execution of blinds if you have already begun to use them!
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