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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.

8-8 Puppy Agility

Class Description

Calling all puppies ages 8 weeks to 8 months to come and have some fun! Puppies will be exposed to many of the skills necessary to start out agility on the right paw!

This is a workshop type class where you will be interacting with your puppy on various pieces of puppy friendly agility equipment at their own pace. Each week we will focus on a new skill but there is a lot of repetition over the session.

Prerequisites: This class is limited to puppies between the ages of 8 weeks and 8 months.

Introduction to Agility

Class Description 

Have fun learning the basics of agility while building your dogs confidence. You will work with your dog on jumping skills, contacts ( teeter, A frame and dog walk) and weaves. This class can be repeated as needed.

Prerequisites: Dogs should have a reliable recall and basic obedience skills including a stay.

A dog crate is required for this class.

Advance Beginner Agility

Class Description 

Review and build upon those skills you learned in the entry level class.  By the end of the course you an your dog should be able to run a short course.  This class can be repeated as needed.

Prerequisites: Dogs should have a reliable recall and stay plus basic agility skills.

A dog crate is required for this class.

Competition Agility  

Class Description

This class is designed for teams preparing to or currently competing at the Novice, Open or Excellent level. It will consist of alternating weeks of indoor drills and outdoor full course practice.

Prerequisite: Completion of the MADTA Advanced Beginner class or instructor approval required. Dogs must be able to complete 6 weaves and perform all contacts. If your dog will not stay with you on the course, please consider the Advanced Beginner class.

A dog crate is required for this class.

There are multiple offerings of this class 

                  

Agility Run Thrus

Agility field is set up with a course for everyone to run .  Check the run thru schedule for day and time.