Classes

Agility Classes

CLASS OUTLINE

Summary of what is offered

      • Engagement – each session will focus on relationship between handler and dog.
      • Paws for Skills – each session will focus on one or two skills.
      • Paws for Handling – linking individual skills into short sequences.

     

  • Entry to all classes are by prior approval.
  • Students will have access to a Facebook group. This will allow everyone to ask questions about course content, post videos of training to get (and give) feedback and to get (and give) help with challenges they face in between sessions. Whilst not mandatory, to get the most out of your experience, you are strongly encouraged to actively participate in the group.
    Cathy

    Cathy representing Australia at the 2017 World Agility Championship

    Detailed info

    Engagement

        • Sessions will be offered (generally) on two evenings each month.
        • Evening sessions 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
        • Handlers nominate, in advance, sessions to attend.
        • Maximum of 4 dogs will be accepted per session.
        • Focus on relationship building skills

    Paws for Skills

          • Sessions will be offered (generally) on two evenings each month.
          • Evening sessions 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
          • Handlers nominate, in advance, sessions to attend.
          • Maximum of 6 dogs will be accepted per session.
          • Focus on one or two skills each session
  • Paws for Handling
        • Sessions will be offered (generally) on two evenings each month.
        • Evening sessions 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
        • Handlers nominate, in advance, sessions to attend.
        • Maximum of 6 dogs will be accepted per session.
        • Building basic handling skills and understanding by dog and handler.

    Group session topics

        • Do you have a specific skill that you need focused instruction on?
        • Topics might include things like jumping skills (and grids), weave poles, 2on 2off contacts, running contacts, body awareness.
        • Session time and duration will be set depending on the depth of topic to be covered.

    Detailed info

        • Handlers working a dog may arrange for workshop co-participants to video sessions when they are working their dog (for their personal use only) but may not video other dogs or Cathy lecturing. It is not appropriate for multiple dogs to be recorded on the same video recorder. Please note you may be asked to leave if you do not comply with this request.
        • Sessions will be held at 85 Blackwall Road, Chuwar.
        • We reserve the right to adjust exercises and/or exclude dogs from exercises if they don’t have the prerequisite skills.
        • At our discretion, we may choose to includes our own dog(s) in any of the sessions/exercises.
        • Please note our policy regarding physical and/or verbal reprimanding of dogs.
        • Planned session dates may change.  As much notice as possible will be provided.

    Important Notices: If you have registered to handle your dog in the session, please note that dogs will be required to be crated (or suitably confined) when they are not working. As we live in a residential area, please ensure that your dog does not cause a sound nuisance for our neighbours (we reserve the right to request dogs that continually bark be removed from the premises). Please do not bring additional dog(s) that have not been registered to work the sessions. We have found that the most likely time that dogs are inclined to bark is upon arrival, so if you could minimise that I’m sure our neighbours will appreciate it .

    All participants should bring with them:

        • Chair
        • Drinks
        • Food
        • Pen & Paper for record-keeping
        • Video or camera with video capability plus tripod
    Handlers with dog should also bring:

        • Dog crate
        • Training treats
        • Tug toys
        • Water bowl

    BEFORE registering for any classes please contact Cathy to confirm your eligibility to participate:

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