Fall Session 2010, Agility
Classes start October 4th for six weeks. Registrations open Sept. 1.
Location: Purcellville Indoor Training Center, Purcellville VA (PITC)
Click on class title for description.
Agility classes at Purcellville Indoor Training Center (PITC)
Please mail all agility class applications, updated shot records and fees
to:
Ann Hereford, Field Secretary
17130 Quail Creek Circle
Hamilton, VA 20158
Class Descriptions
Note that not all classes are offered in all sessions.
Foundation for Agility
This is a Groundwork Focus class. It is available to those new to Agility and also to those currently competing at any level -- even upper levels. Groundwork is made up of skills necessary for agility including:
- improved impulse control (wait, stay, come to hand, agility recalls)
- targeting and how to use it (both paw and nose touches)
- building drive through games
- encouraging motivation through games
- handling skills necessary between obstacles (Groundwork)
- handler vs obstacle focus training
- warm-up & stretching exercises
- tricks to stretch the dog's learning
- clicker training for those using it (introduction to those new to clicker training
Skills will be linked together into "sequences" but specific agility equipment will not be used. We encourage the dog to focus on the handler.
Beginning Agility
For dog/handler teams new to agility. Introduction to equipment will be covered. Dog/handler teams should stay at this level until both are comfortable on all equipment. This class is primarily on leash
Advanced Beginning Agility
Prerequisite: Beginning Agility. This class is for teams that have completed Beginning Agility, but need work on Obstacle Confidence and Handling Skills before moving up to Intermediate.
Intermediate Agility
Prerequisite: Beginning Agility or permission of instructor. Teams entering this class should be able to work off lead with a tab on all equipment. Focus is on handling and sequence work to allow the teams to improve foundation skills learned in Beginning Agility class. Basic obedience with a solid stay and recall is required.This is a Skills class. Each week, the focus will be on a different skill for agility. We expect that teams will stay at this level for several sessions.
Advanced Agility
This class is for competition teams. Practice on competition courses with feedback. Courses from multiple agility venues will be offered each week.
Advanced Handling with Alan Gersman
An ongoing class with instructor Alan Gersman focusing on handling advanced agility courses.
Junior Agility Handlers
This is a special 8 week class taught by Alan Gersman, an international agility competitor, and is open to any Junior Handler who has completed at least a Beginning Agility Class and whose dog is confident on all equipment. The focus will be on the handling skills necessary to be successful with your dog on the agility field. The class will be outdoors in an unfenced field, off leash, so dogs must have a reliable recall and must not be dog aggressive in order to participate.
The cost for this 8 week class will be $100. In accordance with club policy, a parent or guardian must remain at the site during the class. Current students and club members are being given first opportunity to enroll in this class.
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