Dog Agility is one of the fastest growing canine competitive events.  While some of you may aspire to be world class competitors, others may simply want to do something fun with their dog.  Either way, we want you to learn to the best of your ability.  Most importantly, we want you and your dog to HAVE FUN!  We hope you will catch the "Agility Bug"!

Dog Agility is a sport that requires dogs to be sound both physically and mentally.  If we are going to ask our dogs to play this game, then it is our responsibility to see that we keep them in good shape.  Your dog needs a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.  They need exercise for the mind as well as the body!  Please do not bring your dog to class if it is lame or sore.  Although dogs with chronic problems, such as hip Dysplasia, arthritis or simply just getting older, can do agility, use your best judgment as to how much you ask them to do.  Please do not bring a dog to class that is sick in any way (coughing, diarrhea, etc.).  Doing so can compromise the health of the other dogs in class.  Kennel cough is extremely contagious and can knock dogs out of commission for up to 3 weeks.  It is each handler's responsibility to maintain control of their dog.  Dogs must be kept on lead except when it is their turn to work.  Dog aggression, whether aimed at people or other dogs, will be treated on an individual basis.  Flying Hi and its instructors reserve the right to make final judgment in such cases.  We ask that you do not start puppies until they have reached 6 months of age.

Agility is a great way to build confidence in a dog and strengthen the bond between you and your pet.  Class is a good way to find out about shows, matches and seminars.  We hope you make good friends and get involved in the sport.  We hope you enjoy your class as much as we enjoy teaching it.  We welcome your suggestions and input.

If you like having fun with your dog, agility is for you!

RUN FAST, RUN CLEAN..................................HAVE FUN!!!!

Your dog will be introduced to all Novice level AKC equipment.  Because there will be  some off lead work, your  dog must be controllable around other dogs and people.  We encourage our students to take obedience classes while learning agility as obedience training enhances your dog's opportunities for success in agility.

Continue work with AKC agility equipment.  Build the dog's confidence in performing all obstacles safely at full  height.  Emphasis will be placed on safe execution of contact obstacles, sequence work, weave poles and continued practice in off-side handling as well as advanced handling techniques.  This class is for dogs who have completed an Introduction to Agility course.

Fees

Our six week class session is $110.  Pre-registration is required as class size will be limited.  Please check off the desired class(es) on the Agility Class Application (coming online soon).  There will be no make-ups or carry-overs for missed agility unless a class is postponed by the instructor.

What should you bring to class, besides your dog?

Please bring water, a crate for your dog and an ample supply of your dog's favorite training treats, preferably cut into small pieces -- and/or a favorite small, non-squeaky toy that may also be used for motivation.

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