Agility Classes

The popularity of all our classes has grown leaps and hounds!

We now have a long waiting list for our agility classes so we are also offering Sunday agility. If you have a puppy between 3-9 months old check out our Sunday "Young Puppy Agility" below AND if you have a dog that's 10 months and older you can try your hand at Sunday "Intro/Beginner Agility", without waiting for a six week class. See the Sunday's schedule below.

"Young Puppy Agility" and "Intro/Beginner Agility"

Puppies that are 3-9 months old may come and learn to play agility with the obstacles being introduced at the lowest height for safety and fun! Each 2 hour session is $25 and will be from 11-1 for the young puppies. It is not necessary to be signed up for all of the sessions.

Please arrive at the dog building by 10:45 for your first visit so the completed application, vet records, etc. can be checked. Bring lots of soft treats along with a hungry puppy! Toys are welcome, too.

The "Intro/Beginner Agility" will be held from 1:30-3:30. This class is

for dogs 10 mos and up. Each 2 hour session is $25.

Due to the success of the Sunday agility classes we now require a non-refundable prepayment when pre-registering. You can pre-register and prepay for one class or for all of the classes. Phone the office to pre-register @ 330.493.9707. Thank you!

Sunday, Dec. 7 11-1 (3-9 mos) OR 1:30-3:30 (10 mos and up/FULL)

Sunday, Jan. 11 11-1 (3-9 mos) OR 1:30-3:30 (10 mos and up)

Sunday, Feb. 8 11-1 (3-9 mos) OR 1:30-3:30 (10 mos and up)

Sunday, Feb. 22 11-1 (3-9 mos) OR 1:30-3:30 (10 mos and up)

Coming soon... more 2009 Sunday agility class dates!

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One of the fastest growing sports in the world of dogs is agility. Agility training is a sport in which a dog navigates a timed obstacle course off leash with the guidance of a handler, you! Agility courses usually consist of jumps, tunnels, a tire, a pause table, weave poles, and contact obstacles (dog-walk, see-saw, A-Frame). Agility strengthens the bond between canine and handler and provides exercise and lots of FUN for both. With our "pawsitive method training" your canine companion will become so eager to learn and so happy to please.

Immunization records are required and prepayment is required for enrollment in all of our classes.

Click on the class schedule to find the next 6 week session and class application form. Remember to phone the office, (330) 493-9707, to reserve a space prior to mailing your class application with payment. Please make checks payable to Canine Action Sports.

Puppy/Intro Agility 1

6 weeks

$70.00

If your dog is new to agility or has taken a "Young Puppy Agility" class then this is the class for you. Training your dog with plenty of praise as various obstacles are gently introduced. Dogs progress at their own rate and are encouraged to try an obstacle and never forced. All dogs are worked on lead in this introduction to agility class.

Prerequisite: 12 weeks or older. Completion of Puppy Agility, Puppy Obedience or Beginner 1 Obedience is recommended.

Intro Agility 2

6 weeks

$70.00

Building on the basics you and your canine companion learned in puppy/intro agility 1.

Prerequisite: Puppy/Intro Agility 1 or instructor evaluation.

Pre-Novice Agility

6 weeks

$70.00

Dogs are starting to work off leash and doing basic sequencing. This class concentrates on improving the dog's ability level.

Prerequisite: Puppy/Intro to Agility and at least 1 year old.

Novice Agility

6 weeks

$70.00

Building on the skills you learned in Pre-Novice Agility, short sequences and working your dog off lead.

Prerequisite: Pre-Novice Agility and instructor evaluation prior to placement.

Open Agility

6 weeks

$70.00

Dogs will further master obstacles previously introduced.

Prerequisite: Novice Agility and instructor evaluation prior to placement.

Excellent Agility

6 weeks

$70.00

This off leash class concentrates on improving the handler/dog team's skill in preparation for the show ring.

Prerequisite: Open Agility and instructor evaluation prior to placement.

Masters Agility

6 weeks

$70.00

Advanced dogs and handlers are given challenging courses with instructors giving suggestions and solving challenges found in more complex courses.

Prerequisite: Excellent Agility, competing on Excellent level, and instructor evaluation prior to placement.