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AKC Competitive Agility
Agility (Advanced -1) - Handling Sequences & Techniques (SP) (Members Only)
with Sandra Platt
This class includes abbreviated Excellent/Master level Standard and Jumpers with Weaves courses with emphasis on the performance requirements of each obstacle and the handling necessary to move between them.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dogs/handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Intermediate Obedience classes, Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104, and Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before signing up for class.
Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 103 (DB) (Members Only)
with Deanna Bullock
This class is designed for beginner dogs and handlers who have little experience in agility. The class will continue work on foundation agility exercises, including body awareness, targeting, start line stays, forward focus, distance commands and handling skills. Contact obstacle and weave pole foundations will be introduced in addition to beginner/novice sequences.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 12 months of age. Dogs must have sucessfully passed MDTC's Introduction to Agility 102 and Intermediate Obedience class ensuring the ability to work off leash, and respond to commands (sit, stay and come, heel on leash). Students may ask to be evaluated by the Training Director (Deana Bullock, 757-778-7608) or Instructor before coming to class.
Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Members Only)
with Sandra Platt
This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 (Introduction to Agility) for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dogs/Handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.
Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (KR) (Members Only)
with Kathy Routten
This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dogs/Handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.
Agility (Advanced -1) - Handling Sequences & Techniques (PW) (Members Only)
with Pat Wright
This class includes abbreviated Excellent/Master level Standard and Jumpers with Weaves courses with emphasis on the performance requirements of each obstacle and the handling necessary to move between them.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dogs/handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before signing up for class.
Agility (Advanced- 2) - Excellent/Master Run-Through (SC) (Members Only)
with Susan Carbee
This is a non-instructional class with a Run-thru format. Dog and handler teams must be trialing at the Open level or above. All course provided will be at the Excellent level. Brief feedback will be provided upon request.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dogs/handlers must have successfully completed MDTC's Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.
Agility (Advanced-2) Excellent/Master Skills (CR) (Members Only)
with Caitlin Riggs
This is an instructional class. Dog and Handler teams must be trialing at the Open level or above. All course provided will be at the Excellent level. Brief feedback will be provided to all students.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dogs/handlers must have successfully completed Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.