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Paws 'N Effect, LLC
Canine Training Center
36 Corporate Ridge
HAMDEN, CT 06514
(203) 281-7150

AGILITY !

The fastest growing dog sport in the world! This sport is for ALL dogs and people who are looking for a great way to bond and exercise together, both mentally and physically. Everyone starts in Agility Foundation. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have basic obedience skills. Handler's and dog's skill level must be assessed prior to joining any classes other than Agility Foundation so please call for further information, 203-281-7150.

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Agility Foundation w/ Shari King

This class is the starting point for eveyone in agility. You and your dog will start working together as a team and begin to understand the sport of agility and the many skills needed to have fun and be successful.

6 weeks/ $130
Saturday, 11 -12pm
July 17, 24, August 7, 21, 28, September 11, 2010

Monday, 6 - 7 pm
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9,16, 2010


Foundation for Competition Agility with Mary Champagne

This class is for young dogs and their agility experienced handlers who are interested in competition agility. Inexperienced handlers who are commited to learning with a focus on competition are also welcome!

6 weeks/$130
Monday, 5 - 6 pm
June 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2010

Wednesday, 5 - 6 pm
June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2010

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The way to the real FUN in agility is to have you and your dog be a successful team! This is done by gaining a good understanding of what goes on between obstacles and to have skilled performance of those obstacles. Our seasoned instructors will help you move through the classes as you and your canine partner gain mastery of the game of agility!

Agility Foundation 2 with Mary Champagne
This is required for all teams to enter the Integrated Agillity Skills classes.
Teams must have successfully completed Agility Foundation.
6 weeks / $130.00  Monday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 2010


Integrated Agility Skills 1 with Mary Champagne
6 weeks / $130.00  Monday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 2010


Integrated Agility Skills 1 with Shari King
6 weeks / $130.00  Saturday, 10 - 11 am
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9,16, 2010

Integrated Agility Skills 2 with Shari King
6 weeks / $130.00  Monday, 8:30 - 9:30 pm
July 17, 24, August 7, 21 ,28, September 11, 2010

6 weeks / $130.00  Saturday, 9 - 10 am
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9,16, 2010

Integrated Agility Skills 3 with Terri Cesarek
6 weeks / $130.00  Monday, 8:30 - 9:30 pm
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 2010


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Focus On This!
These 4 or 6 week sessions focus on one skill area and help expand, refresh or remediate teams for that skill. These sessions are for teams that have completed Agility Skills for Dogs & Handlers or for more seasoned teams in need of help!


Weaves & Teeters with Terri Cesarek

6 weeks / $130 / Monday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9,16, 2010


Jump Sequences & Contacts with Mary Champagne

6 weeks / $130 / Wednesday, 4 - 5 pm
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2010

 

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Agility Handling

Agility Handling classes are offered to teams that have the skills to go on to full course work. Course analysis, furthering your understandig of teamwork and maintaining consistent performance is the focus. Teams must have completed Agility Handling Skills for Dogs & Handlers and at least one Focus on this! session. Dogs must do full height contacts, jump full height, have good start lines and reliable weave pole performance.
To help teams get the most from agiIity handling classes, instructors will evaluate teams for placement in the most appropriate class.
For more information call 203-281-7150.

With Mary Champagne
6 weeks/ $140/ Wednesday, 1 - 2:30 pm

June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010

With Terri Cesarek
6 weeks/ $130/ Wednesday, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m.
July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010

With Ray Wheeler
6 weeks/ $130/ Thursday, 6, 7 or 8 p.m.
July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010

Practice for Competition Agility

Agility Run Thru Schedule

SCAT AGILITY CLUB RUN THRUS