Agility
New to Agility?
Agility is a sport that requires a high degree of engagement and training that you may not find in general obedience classes. Taking our sports prep class is a pre-requisite for all of our agility classes. We also offer basic and advanced manners classes if your dog isn’t quite ready for sports prep.
**If you feel you and your dog have the skills required to skip the prerequisite classes, please email us to set up an evaluation.
Agility Classes
Foundations
This class will set you up for success in your agility career. Learn how to train obstacle focus, independence, and basic handling moves. Your dog will practice working around distractions and taking turns working.
Skills
This class introduces more of the agility obstacles including contacts and weaves. You will further your dog’s independence in taking obstacles and learn more advanced handling techniques that will set you up for sequencing.
Competition
These are our sequencing classes. Not all of our students compete, but anyone who has graduated from Skills is welcome to join our upper level classes. More info on the different competition level classes is provided below.
Classes may be repeated as necessary and your instructor will determine when you are ready to move up in levels.
Competition Level Classes
Novice Sequencing
For students who have completed skills training and are working on shorter sequences. Course analysis, handling skills, and obstacle independence will be a major focus. Students are expected to spend time practicing outside of class in order to succeed in and progress through the competition levels!
Competition Coursework
For handlers competing on challenging courses such as those seen In AKC Masters/Premier and UKI Senior/Championship. This class offers a detailed course analysis in addition to post run performance evaluations and alternative handling solutions. Homework suggestions for additional training to improve specific weaknesses will also be offered.
International Coursework
Coming soon!
Private Lessons
One on one coaching tailored to you and your dog with Kirsten. Open to any level.
Drop Ins
Drop in classes to work on specific skills in agility, especially the trickier obstacles like weaves and contacts. You need to be in a Skills or Competition level class to sign up for Drop In, or have received prior written approval.
Seminars & Workshops
We host a variety of seminars and workshops throughout the year, both from local and international instructors. Make sure you’re signed up for our email list to get notified about these special events! CATC members get first access to sign up.