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Agility is the sport of a timed Obstacle Race. There are a number of games available and titles that can be earned from multiple venues a few are AKC, USDA, CPE and UKC. We at MADTA have a lovely lighted agility field so we have the ability to hold classes in the evening. We offer classes that range from starting puppies in agility through honing your skills for the advance levels of excellent and masters. Class offerings will vary through the year. The following is an overall listing of Agility Classes offered. Crates are required at every class.
Class Description
This class is to start your puppy in agility. The class will cover body awareness, learn to come to hand, its your choice, start line stays, contacts, and simple sequencing.
Class Description
Learn basic jumping and handling skills, contacts and weaves. By the end of the course you and your dog should be able to run short sequences. This class can be repeated as needed.
Prerequisites: Dogs should have a reliable recall and basic obedience and agility skills.
Class Description
Learn basic jumping and handling skills, contacts and weaves. By the end of the course you and your dog should be able to run short sequences. This class can be repeated as needed.
Prerequisites: Dogs should have a reliable recall and basic obedience and agility skills.
Class Description
This class is for dogs who jump 12” and lower. We will address the unique handling challenges for small dogs on the agility course which are frequently overlooked in traditional agility classes.
Prerequisites: Dogs should have a reliable recall and basic obedience and agility skills.
Class Description:
This class will be held outside weather permitting. It will be focused on sequencing and master/excellent level coursework. It will include standard, jumpers with weaves and the challenge courses.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to execute all equipment. Dogs should have there open titles in agility or permission from the instructor.
What you will need for the class: Toys and plenty of treats for your dogs.
Class Description:
This class will focus entirely on contacts and weave poles. Who should enroll in this class- Dogs currently enrolled in agility classes or competing and want more time to work contacts and or weave poles. Dogs must be familiar with the contact equipment as this class will not be teaching how to execute the equipment, rather it will be focused on assuring the contact is executed every time. Stopped contacts will be taught. Does your dog execute weave poles with confidence and speed? If not, this class may be just what you are looking for. Dogs with slow weave poles or just learning weave poles this is for you. The class will teach weave poles using the 2 x 2 weave pole method. Dogs need to be under control off leash and nonaggressive towards others, as multiple dogs will be working off leash at a time.
Agility field is set up with a course for everyone to run .
