Description of Classes
Please note: Students must contact the appropriate instructor(s) to sign up for classes. This must be done prior to the start of class. No drop-ins are accepted. No carry-over of missed classes will be accepted.

Beginner’s I Agility ($80 for 7 week course meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30)
Instructor: Laura Feldt
This class is open to dogs and handlers new to agility. They will be introduced to all of the agility equipment, both on and off lead. Any exposure to the contact equipment will be at below normal height for the safety of the dogs. Work will be done on recalls, teaching flatwork, and start line stays.The emphasis of this class is to promote comfort and confidence on all the equipment. LIMIT 8-10 dogs

Prerequisite: All dogs enrolling in this class must have had a foundation obedience class, and a reliable recall. Pre-registration is required.

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Beginner’s II Agility ($75 for 7 week course/night TBA)
Instructor: April Laslie
This class is open to dogs and handlers that have taken the beginner's I class and have started their agility training. Emphasis will be on teaching the dog and handler about contacts, jumping and learning how to weave. LIMIT 6 dogs
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Beginning Handling ($75 for 7 week course meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm)
Instructors: Kathy Metcalf,& Hilary Karrer
This class is open to dogs and handlers that want to continue to build a stronger agility performance. Major emphasis will be on reliable contacts (still at a lower height), strong weave pole performances, and short sequences incorporation handling skill that were introduced in Beginner Agility II

Prerequisite: All dogs enrolling in this class are comfortable and confident with all the agility equipment, including weave poles and understand and can perform the skills introduced in Beginner Agility II. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Intermediate Handling ($75 for 7 week course meets on Monday nights at 6:30 pm)
Instructors: Vicki Smith & Pam Karcher
This class is open to all dogs and handlers that want to fine tune their handling skills and improve their dog’s obstacle performances. Dog and handlers will learn to navigate short sequences of obstacles, contacts will be taken up to full height, and working on reliable weave poles will be taught. Skills will be taught to successfully run a Novice/Open course.

Prerequisite: All dogs and handlers enrolling in this class must have a clear understanding and proficient performance of all the agility equipment, including weave poles.
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Competition Handling ($70 for 7 week course meets on Thursday nights at 6:40 pm)
Instructors: Georgette LaPorte & Cathy McKenzie
This class is open to all dogs and handlers that are competing at the Open/Excellent level. Challenging sequences will be presented and explained so dogs and handlers can expand and master effective and efficient handling skill suitable for advanced competition. Remedial work will be addressed as needed.

Prerequisite: All dogs and handlers enrolling in this class must have a solid obstacle performance and be actively competing in the Open /Excellent level.
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Friday night run-thrus ($50 for 4 weeks, meets on Friday night) (contact us for starting dates and times)

This is available to current Shamrock Students only. Pre-registration is required and available in the training center.

We will be making availabe a jumpers and standard course for you to get extra practice time with your dogs. An instructor will be available to answer questions but this is not a structured class. LIMIT 12 dogs