Agility Training Classes

On the Ball Dog Training can teach you and your dog all levels of agility and handling.

Agility — Foundation

• Open to who have completed Puppy Next Step or Basic Obedience and are at least 9 months old.
• Class limited to 6 pups
• Cost: $175 (For the 6 week class)
• Payment expected at first class (By check, cash, or venmo)

This class will focus on the foundations of agility. Dogs will learn tricks, body awareness skills, balance skills, and basic plank work. Handlers will learn basic handling skills used on agility courses.

Agility — Beginner

• Open to dogs who have completed Agility - Foundation
• Class limited to 6 dogs​
• Cost: $175 (For the 6 week class)
• Payment expected at first class (By check, cash, or venmo)

This class will focus on teaching dogs to safely and properly perform obstacles such as jumps, tunnels, A-frame, and weave poles. Handlers will learn how and when to use front and rear crosses and basic course sequencing.

Agility — Intermediate

• Open to dogs who have completed of Agility - Beginner
• Class limited to 6 dogs​
• Cost: $175 (For the 6 week class)
• Payment expected at first class (By check, cash, or venmo)

This class will focus on building the dogs confidence and skill on all agility obstacles. Handlers will learn how to plan and execute their course strategy on more complicated courses.

Agility — Novice Handling Skills

• Open to dogs who have completed completed of Agility - Intermediate
• Class limited to 6 dogs​
• Cost: $175 (For the 6 week class)
• Payment expected at first class (By check, cash, or venmo)

This class will focus on basic obstacle proofing and handling. Handlers will learn different techniques for running a course and learn where best to utilize front and rear crosses. Dogs should have an understanding of all obstacles and handlers should have a basic understanding of front and rear crosses.

Agility — Intermediate Handling Skills

• Open to dogs who have completed Novice Handling Skills
• Class limited to 6 dogs​
• Cost: $175 (For the 6 week class)
• Payment expected at first class (By check, cash, or venmo)

This class will focus on independent obstacle performance and handling. Handlers will learn timing of crosses, distance handling, and setting an efficient line. Dogs should have good obstacle skills and handlers should be proficient at front, rear, and blind crosses.

Agility — Competition Skill Work

• Open to dogs who hvae completed Intermediate Handling Skills
• Class limited to 6 dogs​
• Cost: $175 (For the 6 week class)
• Payment expected at first class (By check, cash, or venmo)

This class will focus on honing the skills of both the dog and handler in preparation for competition. More complicated courses will be used to build the handlers skill as will building the dogs skill to work at a distance from the handler.