Intro To Agility and Obstacles - Dog and handler teams will learn how to help their dog focus, work on foundation exercises to build obstacle commitment, learn basic commands for negotiating agility obstacles, as well as be introduced to the obstacles themselves. All ages are welcome at this level and individual needs will be considered. Puppies (12+ weeks of age with immunizations current to that age) less than one year are eligible for the class. However, they will not be using full-sized agility equipment, but rather building a foundation for agility or other training.  Goal: Canine teams learn to work as a team and canine (1+ years of age) is able to negotiate most obstacles on their own. 

Handling Strategy and Sequencing - Intermediate - Teams will learn handling skills and begin running short sequences and learn to negotiate common challenges in courses. Handlers will learn how to read course maps, and navigate small sequences using different handling techniques. Goal: Off-leash control and handlers use clear and consistent cues.

Handle It Three Ways - Advanced - The focus of this class will be short sequences and different ways to handle opstacles using a variety of crosses and location side changes. Goal: Off-leash control and challenging the handler to understand how different crosses effect the dogs line.

Introduction To Odor and Beginning Search Foundation - The focus of this class will be to introduce the dog to the odors used in AKC scentwork and to build drive in the dog for searching. We will be using food (dog treats) which you will need to bring with you. In this class, you, the handler will learn how to prepare and handle odor. You will not need to purchase odor - sweet birch (Betula Lenta) will be supplied. Eventually, if you wish to continue with scentwork, you will want to purchase your own scentwork kits. The dog will be introduced to odor using a combination of ‘It’s your choice’ selection and games that build value for searching. Later on in this class, we will introduce the container element. Even if you believe your dog is working at a level above the scope of this class, it is always a good idea to go back to these foundation exercises every now and then. The meeting location will be announced ahead of each class and will vary depending on the goals for that class.

ACE reserves the right to dismiss any team and refund adequately. ACE also reserves the right to ask any team to move to a more appropriate level for their abilities.

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