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. Our seasoned instructors will help you move through the classes as you and your canine partner gain mastery of the game of agility! 

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 may be assessed prior to joining any classes other than Agility Foundation so please call for further information, 203-281-7150. 

Agility Foundation with 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.

Tuesdays
$175+tax/six classes

Call 203.281.7150 for more information.

Handling Basics with Judy Reilly

This class will cover skills needed to handle your dog efficiently on course. A motion based method of handling will be taught. Exercises included in class will be the 6 recall to heel positions and how to properly execute them on course. This is a novice level handling class but also open to advanced level dogs whose handlers need to fine tune their skill. Obstacle issues will not be addressed in this class.

Wednesdays,
$195+tax/six classes
Call 203.281.7150 for more information.

Obstacle Skills with Judy Reilly

This class will focus on the skills needed to perform all obstacles safely, correctly and consistently. Basic handling skills will be addressed as well although more emphasis will be on obstacle performance. Obstacle performance include contacts, weaves, table, jumps and tunnels. This is a novice level class but open to advanced dogs who need to "clean up" their obstacle skills.

$195+tax/six classes
Wednesdays
Call (203)281-7150 for more information.

Integrated Agility Skills with Shari King

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.
 
$175+tax/six classes
Thursdays
Call (203) 281-7150 for information.

Agility Handling

Agility Handling classes are offered to teams that have the skills to go on to full course work. Course analysis, furthering your understanding of teamwork and maintaining consistent performance is the focus. Teams must have completed Agility Handling Skills for Dogs & Handlers. 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 agility handling classes, instructors may evaluate teams for placement in the most appropriate class. For more information call (203) 281-7150. 

with Judy Reilly
Masters Level/Excellent Level Handling
Dogs should be competing in the Masters/Excellent Level or equivalent. Challenging drills and exercises will be executed. Included but not limited to difficult weave entries, pull throughs, threadles, serpentines, back side sends. 

$195+tax/six classes
Wednesdays
Call (203) 281-7150 for more information.

with Terri Cesarek
$175+tax/six classes
Wednesdays
Call (203) 281-7150 for more information.

with Shari King
Novice/Open Competition Handling
$175+tax/six classes
Tuesdays
Call (203) 281-7150 for more information.

Masters Level Handling
$175+tax/six classes
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Call (203) 281-7150 for more information.

with Stephanie Williams
Masters/Excellent Level Handling
$195+tax/six classes
Tuesdays
Call (203) 281-7150 for more information.