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Foundation I - Obedience for Agility Class
Whether
you're trying agility for the fun of it or ultimately want to compete
on the New England circuit, Foundation 1 is the start. This class
introduces the foundation skills used in all follow-on classes and we
consider it one of our most important classes...taught by one of the
most capable trainers in this area - Heather Garre.
Training Skills
Start learning a training method that's the worldwide standard in agility...positive, reward-based training.
Handling Skills
You
and your dog will take the first steps toward becoming a real agility
"team". In this low-distraction environment, you'll start learning how
to manage your dog when you're among other agility teams, as well as at
the start, during, and after you finish an agility sequence. Your dog
will start learning to reliably respond to your instructions.
Obstacle Skills
Introduce your dog to training-level agility obstacles and start
teaching your dog to safely, accurately, and willingly navigate those
obstacles.
Sequence Skills
Once your team has mastered a core set of training, handling, and
obstacle skills, you'll "put it all together" and begin running short
sequences.
The Class
Six consecutive Tuesday nights, 6:00-7:00 PM
Fees
$150
($140 for Cape Cod Kennel Club members). We offer a one-time $5
discount if you adopted your dog from a shelter or rescue group.
Refunds are given if the class is full or under-subscribed, otherwise,
fees are non-refundable. Please feel free to stop by (without your dog)
and watch a class before you enroll.
Prerequisites
Basic
Obedience Class and Canine Good Citizens Certificate are prerequisite
requirements for this Agility training class. In addition, your
dog should be proven friendly and calm in the presence of people and
other dogs, and have a basic ability to settle quietly at your side
during instruction time, to come when called on leash, and to ignore
most distractions. Your instructor will reserve the right to remove any
unmannerly and disruptive dog from the class, as we want to provide a
pleasant and safe learning experience for dogs and handlers ready to
focus on agility team formation work. Please call Heather Garre at
508-896-0126 or cell 508-736-3202 if you have any questions about your
readiness for this class.
Dogs must be up-to-date on their rabies shots and able to withstand the
rigors of agility (please talk with your vet before you enroll if you
have ANY concerns).
Registration
Class size is limited and pre-class registration is required. Send a completed Registration Form,
a copy of your dog's rabies vaccination record, and a check for the
training fee to the contact on the registration form. If claiming the
one-time $5 rescue discount, enclose proof of adoption.
The First Class
DO bring your dog and DO bring LOTS of small, soft treats. DO reduce
the amount of food you feed your dog for dinner. If you normally use a
head halter or special collar, DO use it the first night; otherwise use
a buckle collar and a 6' leash.
Questions/Registration
Heather
Garre
508-896-0126