Dog Agility Classes

Next session starts September 26, September 27, and October 2, 2023

Registration opens at 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Those registering for more than one class may register now
Those registering for a Beginner class may register now

Registration closes at 8 PM September 20, 2023

Classes Meet Once a Week for Five (5) Weeks
$150 for Five Week Class

Class sizes are limited
Minimum of Four(4) Dogs Enrolled for a Class to be Held

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Instructors: Chris Brewer, Joan Meyer

We offer dog agility classes for all levels from beginner to competition handling.

Dogs must be a minimum of 6 months old and have passed our Basic and Family Manners evaluation.

Those interested in our agility classes, that have trained their dog's basic manners elsewhere, may set up an evaluation with one of our instructors.  The cost is $25.  Please set up an evaluation time prior to registering for agility classes.

Private lessons are $65 per half-hour. These may be scheduled at additional times with any of our instructors.

To promote a safe and fun environment for all dogs and handlers, all dogs enrolled in these classes must be friendly with other dogs and humans. No refunds will be given if dog is enrolled and then shows aggressive behaviors.

Please note: payment (check, Paypal, Venmo) is due within one week of registering for a class. Class fees must be received to secure your spot in the class.  Cancellations can be requested for a refund (minus Paypal fee) if received bySeptember 12, 2023 at 8:00 am.

Joan's classes have jump heights restrictions.

  • There will only be 3 jump heights in each class.
  • If there are 4 inch and 8 inch in one class, they will all jump 4 inch.
  • If there are 20 and 24 inch in one class they will jump 20 inch.
  • If you need a certain time, you can always jump one of the heights in that class.
Please choose your jump height

 

 

 

Dog Agility Class Descriptions:

BEGINNER AGILITY – This is the start of agility training.  Learn the foundation of groundwork and the obstacles for agility. Prerequisite for class:  Minimum age is 6 months. Completing and passing our Basic and Family manners class. Those interested in our agility classes, that have trained their dog elsewhere, may set up an evaluation with one of our instructors.  The cost is $25.  This is the process to set up an evaluation time prior to registering for our beginner class.

ADVANCED BEGINNER AGILITY – For dogs that have completed and passed one 5-week session of our beginner agility classes

INTERMEDIATE 1 AGILITY – For dogs that have completed and passed our 5-week session of advanced beginner agility classes and have complete off-leash control

INTERMEDIATE 2 AGILITY  – For dogs that have completed and passed our Intermediate 1 agility classes or instructor's approval.  Off-leash control required.

YOUNG TEAMWORK - For teams that are close to or just starting their trialing career. This is for dogs with no titles or in those in the Novice classes. The class will consist of long sequences of 9 - 11 obstacles and will be continuing to work on skills that are needed to build your teamwork. This class will not be running full courses. One set of 6 weave poles will be used instead of one set of twelve for the Novice level. 

AGILITY HANDLING - From Open level to Premier level Courses. Our nested courses will have elements allowing the handler to choose which skill or level set they would like to work on during the running of full courses.

Location:

Triune Canine Training Center

1903 E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095