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2024 Session 5 and 6 Agility Classes

Agility Class Descriptions 

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.


A dog crate is required for this class.

Not Offered Session 6


Introduction to Agility 

  • Six  Week Session  $105 nonmembers/ $65 members
  • Thursdays  3:30 PM- 4:30PM
    • This class will be held indoors in climate controlled building
    • Instructors:  Cindy Froman email :  papicav@gmail.com
    •                        Mary Beth Backstrom email  bitsy05@gmail.com               

    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.

    Link to register for this class Session 6


    Advanced Beginner Agility  

    • Seven Week Session  $120 nonmembers/ $80 members
    • Thursdays 4:45 PM- 5:45 PM
    • This class will be held indoors in climate controlled building
    • Instructors:  Cindy Froman  email papicav@gmail.com
    •                        Mary Beth Backstrom email  bitsy05@gmail.com               

    Class Description 

    This is a continuation of Beginning Agility class. Dogs and handlers will work on  more complicated jump sequences and handling skills. By the end of this class we will be running AKC novice courses. This class can be repeated as needed.


    Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed the Beginning Agility Class.


    A dog crate is required for this class.

    Session 6 registration link


    Competition Agility  

      • Six Week Session  $105 nonmembers/ $65 members
      • Thursdays 6:00 PM- 7:00PM and  7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
      • This class will be held indoors in climate controlled building and outside on the agility field
      • Instructors: Cindy Froman email papicav@gmail.com                      
      •                       Mary Beth Backstrom email  bitsy05@gmail.com      

      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.

      Session 6  6PM Class registration link

      Session 6 7PM Class registration link




      Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association

      Office: 352-369-5551

      Email: MADTABoard@gmail.com




      Address:
      6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala FL  34482

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