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121-A Industry Lane
Suite #1, PO Box 24
Forest Hill, MD 21050
410-420-2311
Suite #1, PO Box 24
Forest Hill, MD 21050
410-420-2311
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Recommended Training Aids for all classes:
Treats (small and soft)
Toys (dog's favorite)
Target (ie, plastic disc approximately 3" in dia.)
Clicker
Introduction to Agility Classes (Level I)
Thursdays
6 weeks
Prerequisites:
All dogs must be at least 1 year old and all dogs and handlers must have
completed at least a basic obedience class
The Introduction to Agility Class will be exactly that, and introduction to all of
the agility equipment to the dog and handler. The instructor will teach the
handler how to teach the dog to complete the obstacles in a safe and fun
manner using positive reinforcement techniques including treats and toys for
rewards. This class is a great confidence builder to the timid or not so
confident dog by building on the relationship between dog and handler.
Class size limited
FMI email: shortdogz3@comcast.net
Intermediate Agility Class (Level II)
Fridays
6 weeks
Prerequisites:
All dogs and handlers must have completed the Introduction to Agility Class
The Intermediate Agility Class will build on the foundation that has developed
from the Introduction Class. We will increase and solidify the dog's confidence
on the contact obstacles and introduce methods for "getting the contacts".
We will be weening the dogs over to 100% off leash for exercises and
increasing the distance between the dog and handler. Various methods for
successful weave poles will be taught. We will also be introducing more
technical handling skills to owners.
Class size limited
Information about the:
Intro to Competition Level Agility Handling Class
(Level III) Fridays
Prerequisites:
All dogs and handlers must have completed at least a basic obedience class, be
able to work under control off leash, and must be familiar with all equipment
(except weaves)
The goal of the class is to develop the necessary skills to complete smooth and
fast sequences. Discuss strategies for the best way to handle these sequences
for the dog and handler team. Review exercises involving basic foundation skills
for better attention, accuracy, and solid contacts. Build and develop the dogs
natural drive and speed to encourage confidence as well as the beginning of
distance handling.
Instructors:
Rose Scarff has a Certificate in Training and Counseling from the San
Francisco SPCA Dog Trainers Academy and is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
Sally Zinkhan has been training dogs and focusing on AKC and USDAA Agility for
the past 15 years. She is a former member of and sat on the Board of Oriole
Dog Training Club. She taught classes and trained with the Artful Dodgers and
was the co-head coach of the No Speed Limit Flyball team for 5 years. She
competes with her (4) Pembroke Welsh Corgi's and Yellow Labrador in Agility
and has numerous titles including Grand Prix AND Steeplechase Finalist at the
1998 USDAA National Finals in Ft. Worth, Texas and Fair Hill, MD. In addition
to Agility and Flyball she has also trained and competed in Disc Dog events &
Herding Tests and Trials with the Corgi's. She has attended workshops at
Chris Parker's Speeddoggie Camp and has taken classes and private lessons
from Donna Brown and Terry Herman. Agility means teamwork!
Treats (small and soft)
Toys (dog's favorite)
Target (ie, plastic disc approximately 3" in dia.)
Clicker
Introduction to Agility Classes (Level I)
Thursdays
6 weeks
Prerequisites:
All dogs must be at least 1 year old and all dogs and handlers must have
completed at least a basic obedience class
The Introduction to Agility Class will be exactly that, and introduction to all of
the agility equipment to the dog and handler. The instructor will teach the
handler how to teach the dog to complete the obstacles in a safe and fun
manner using positive reinforcement techniques including treats and toys for
rewards. This class is a great confidence builder to the timid or not so
confident dog by building on the relationship between dog and handler.
Class size limited
FMI email: shortdogz3@comcast.net
Intermediate Agility Class (Level II)
Fridays
6 weeks
Prerequisites:
All dogs and handlers must have completed the Introduction to Agility Class
The Intermediate Agility Class will build on the foundation that has developed
from the Introduction Class. We will increase and solidify the dog's confidence
on the contact obstacles and introduce methods for "getting the contacts".
We will be weening the dogs over to 100% off leash for exercises and
increasing the distance between the dog and handler. Various methods for
successful weave poles will be taught. We will also be introducing more
technical handling skills to owners.
Class size limited
Information about the:
Intro to Competition Level Agility Handling Class
(Level III) Fridays
Prerequisites:
All dogs and handlers must have completed at least a basic obedience class, be
able to work under control off leash, and must be familiar with all equipment
(except weaves)
The goal of the class is to develop the necessary skills to complete smooth and
fast sequences. Discuss strategies for the best way to handle these sequences
for the dog and handler team. Review exercises involving basic foundation skills
for better attention, accuracy, and solid contacts. Build and develop the dogs
natural drive and speed to encourage confidence as well as the beginning of
distance handling.
Instructors:
Rose Scarff has a Certificate in Training and Counseling from the San
Francisco SPCA Dog Trainers Academy and is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
Sally Zinkhan has been training dogs and focusing on AKC and USDAA Agility for
the past 15 years. She is a former member of and sat on the Board of Oriole
Dog Training Club. She taught classes and trained with the Artful Dodgers and
was the co-head coach of the No Speed Limit Flyball team for 5 years. She
competes with her (4) Pembroke Welsh Corgi's and Yellow Labrador in Agility
and has numerous titles including Grand Prix AND Steeplechase Finalist at the
1998 USDAA National Finals in Ft. Worth, Texas and Fair Hill, MD. In addition
to Agility and Flyball she has also trained and competed in Disc Dog events &
Herding Tests and Trials with the Corgi's. She has attended workshops at
Chris Parker's Speeddoggie Camp and has taken classes and private lessons
from Donna Brown and Terry Herman. Agility means teamwork!
