Agility

Est. 1958

Agility

Agility is an advanced tool for dog trainers and their dogs. Agility uses the natural swiftness of a dog and their keen ability to learn and listen to commands as given by the trainer.

Think of Agility as an obstacle course for dogs. Dogs are rated on their course time and also the accuracy of their course. Dogs are separated into several different categories according to their size.

Agility is, of course, a very athletic sport, but it takes a lot of concentration by both the dog and handler to run an Agility course! The course has to be run in the correct order of obstacles, correctly performed, and in the shortest time possible. Control and trust with your dog is essential to doing well in the Agility ring!

Agility is now acknowledged by all dog organizations and has become very competitive and popular over the last several years. Winnegamie Dog Club offers four levels of classes: Introductory, Advanced Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Learning takes time, but the rewards are great! Not only is it fun to compete in Agility, but it is another avenue of training for both you and your dog.

Check out the classes we offer:

Flatwork and Games Class -
Introduction to Agility Training

A-Frame? Tunnel? Teeter-Totter? Weave Poles? This is dog obedience class? NOT!!

This is Dog Agility!

Hop on board the latest and fastest growing dog craze. Learn what all these phrases refer to and find out how much fun your dog can have! Agility allows your enthusiastic and energetic dog to shine! See if you can keep up!

The class lessons will include:

Introduction to clicker training/targeting
interacting with objects (cardboard boxes, stools, cones, chairs, anything)
Flatwork including directionals, go out, send aways, going around barrels, running/speedwork, circle work, recall games
Jump chute/Cavaletti on the flat
Stay games, Barrel games, Table games, Intro to tunnel games
Ladderwork
Buja board work, Intro to "2o2o contacts" with stairs or stools
Running over flat boards and low contacts
Playing recall games over wood
Teaching tricks (give paw, thru legs, change sides, touch)

Advanced Beginner Agility Training Class -
Introduction to Obstacles (8 weeks)

Want more? The class lessons for Advanced Beginner Agility will include:

Jumping - Individual and chutes
Weave poles - Clicker, channels, backchaining
Tunnels and chutes
Table
Contacts with "2o2o working up to full height
Teeter - working up to full height
Building drive and playing games (continued from Intro class)
Introduction to handling
Short 2-3 obstacle sequencing

Intermediate Agility Training Class -
An Introduction to Sequencing (8 weeks)

For those into the serious side of Agility (and who have completed the Flatwork and Games Class and the Advanced Beginner Class), sign up for the Intermediate Agility Training class and hone those skills.

The class lessons for Intermediate Agility Training Class will include:

Introduction to handler focus vs obstacle focus
Continue working with confidence on contact obstacles, weave poles and jumping
Increase handling skills including front crosses, rear crosses and when to use them
Tight turns and efficient lines
Introductions to lead outs and start line stays
When and how to reward on course
Walking a course and analyzing course maps

Advanced Agility Training Class -
Preparation for Competition (8 weeks)

It is time to put it all together. Build on reliability. Fine tune the timing, position and speed of your Agility dog as you watch him or her advance their skill. The competition is tough at this level, but nothing beats the exhilaration of watching a well-conditioned and highly skilled dog run through the Agility course!

The class lessons for Advanced Agility Training Class will include:

Advanced handling techniques such as handler vs obstacle focus
Work on distance handling skills and independent obstacle performance
Advanced course work
Analyzing and walking courses
Advanced sequencing
Introduction to different games: FAST class, Chances, Snooker, Tunnelers
Preparing for competition - information on agility venues and filling out entries

Class name	cost	Session length	Start date	Session times	How to sign up
Flatwork and Games Class - Introduction to Agility Training	$75	8 weeks	**Winter 1/7/2008	Monday 7:00 pm	Mail or e-mail your completed registration form to: Lynn Busse (lbusse1463@aol.com) 2522 Bruce Court Neenah, WI 54956 registrations postmarked no earlier than 3/20
Flatwork and Games Class - Introduction to Agility Training	$75	8 weeks	**Spring 3/31/08	Monday 7:00 pm
Prerequisite for attending the Flatwork and Games Class: Novice Obedience Class and pass "attention testing" in the first night's class. Also dog must be minimum of 10 months old.
Advanced Beginner Agility Training Class - Introduction to Obstacles	$75	8 weeks	**Winter 1/7/2008	Monday 8:00 pm	Mail or e-mail your completed registration form to: Lynn Busse (lbusse1463@aol.com) 2522 Bruce Court Neenah, WI 54956 registrations postmarked no earlier than 3/20
Advanced Beginner Agility Training Class - Introduction to Obstacles	$75	8 weeks	**Spring 3/31/08	Monday 8:00 pm
Prerequisite for attending the Advanced Beginner Class: Flatwork and Games - Introduction to Agility Training class
Intermediate Agility Training Class - An Introduction to Sequencing	$75	8 weeks	**Winter 1/10/2008	Thursday 7:45 pm	Mail or e-mail your completed registration form to: Nancy Zolkowski 162 Andrew Avenue Neenah, WI 54956 920-722-5704 email: jzolkowski@new.rr.com registrations postmarked no earlier than 3/20
Intermediate Agility Training Class - An Introduction to Sequencing	$75	8 weeks	**Spring 4/10/08	Thursday 7:45 pm
Prerequisite for attending the Intermediate Agility Class: Flatwork and Games and the Advanced Beginner Agility Class.
Advanced Agility Training Class - Preparation for Competition	$75	8 weeks	**Winter 1/10/2008	Thursday 6:00 pm	Mail or e-mail your completed registration form to: Lynn Gregor 2321 W. Wisconsin Avenue Appleton, WI 54914 registrations postmarked no earlier than 3/20
Advanced Agility Training Class - Preparation for Competition	$75	8 weeks	**Spring 4/10/08	Thursday 6:00 pm

**Winter Session-Registration begins 12/29/07, no early registration accepted
Pre-registration required for all agility courses.

Click here to access your training form and e-mail it to the addresses listed above.

Remember to submit your payment above to secure your class.

If you do not Pre-Register for a class (via mail-in registration or E-Mail registration), and show up with your dog for the first night of a scheduled training class, you are not guaranteed a spot in the training class. Your acceptance into the class will depend on how full the particular class is. WDC will adhere to a strict enrollment limit for each class.

If you need further class information or have any questions regarding the training registration process, feel free to contact the Winnegamie Dog Club at 920-731-6800 or via email (agility@winnegamiedogclub.com)