Flyball Seminar! May 10, 2008 See the Flyball page
Agility Run - Thru May 22, 2008 See the Agility Page
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We are looking for experienced agility instructors. Anyone who is interested may call the school at 330-896-dogs, or Carol at 330-875-5621. |
AGILITY
*Agility is the ultimate game for you and your dog. In agility, a dog demonstrates their agile nature and versatility by following cues from the handler through a timed obstacle course. The course has jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and other obstacles. Agility strengthens the bond between dogs and handlers, it is extremely fun, and it provides vigorous exercise for both!
The classes at W.A.G.S are for all levels. Beginners to Competitive.
Head Agility Instructor
Sharon Muller
Sharon started 16 years ago with her first Dalmation "Bella" earning CH - CD - CGC - OAJ - NA - UAGll - NAC - NJC titles. Dalmation "Sisko" earned CGC - OAJ - NA. Now having retired Sisko Sharons current canine is a Belgian Malinois named "Holiday". "Holiday has earned CH - CGC - HIC - NJC - NGC - OA - OAJ - CL1-R - CL1-H - and is currently working on her Excellent tilte. During Sharons 16 years she has taught Conformation, Beginner Obedience and all levels of Agility. She attends seminars with the country's top handlers passing on her knowledge and experience to her students.
Instuctor
Kathy Darmstadt
I began taking agility classes from Sharon when she had her school in Canton. I started, as most people do, as a way to have fun and build confidence in my 7 month old lab rescue, Bucky. I was hooked from the beginning and have been taking classes, going to seminars and competing ever since. Bucky is retired now, but between my mom and I we compete with our Vizsla's Asti, Seneca, Capri, Treska, and the up and coming Jimmi and Josh. Now 12 years later I am honored to be teaching agility at WAGS. I want to share my enthusiasm and of agility to the students at WAGS.
Assitant Instructor
Therese McClain
Therese has been competing and training in agility for 9 years and has taught agility for 5 years. Therese has taught puppy classes, pet obedience, CGC classes, novice obedience and beginner agility. Pictured is Mikie, beagle, currently competing - NA, NAJ, OA. Theresa has also competed with golden Annie, CGC, TDI, CD, NA, NAJ, OA, OAJ, XA, XAJ and worked Golden, Kayla,CGC, TDI.
For agility, flat buckle or quick release collars only, no choke collars or harness of any type
bring a hungry dog with lots of good treats!
Puppy Agility
For puppies 4-12 months old. It is recommended that puppies complete our puppy pre-school or FUNdamental pups. This class is an early start towards motivated, focused, fast and safe agility. It is best combined with obedience classes. Pups will learn obstacle recognition, and basic targeting. Our puppy agility equipment will provide a safe non intimidating environment. We are committed to balancing pups natural enthusiasm with control and focus.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. $75 per dog/handler team
Intro to Agility
The goal of this class is to teach dogs to confidently and safely perform all obstacles used in agility. Dogs will learn to work off the right and left sides of their handlers. As their confidence grows they will be called and sent over obstacles as well as work on speed and distance. Short straight sequences will be taught
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of FUNdamentals or a Beginners obedience class. Dogs must be one year old to attend.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. $75 per dog/handler team
Agility Skills 1
Students will learn footwork for various crosses and turns used in agility along with directional commands. Angled approaches to obstacles and more distance work will be encouraged. Dogs and handler teams will work toward developing some flow with their sequenceing.
Pre-requisite: Intro to agility or instructor recommended. If you have trained else were we accept all students!!!!!
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. $75 per dog/handler team
Agility Skills 2
This class with focus on better team communication and consistency in handling, jumping patterns, obstacles discrimination and layering. Directional commands and footwork will be tuned in for better timing and smoother team work.
Pre-requisite: Intro to agility 1 or instructor recommended. If you have trained else were we accept all students!!!!!
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. $75 per dog/handler team
Advanced Agility
This class is for agility teams competing in the higher levels of competition. Sequences will be set up to improve dog and handler teams for trails
Pre-requisite: Agility skills 2 or instructor recommended. If you have trained else were we accept all students!!!!!$13 per session
Run -Thrus / Videoed Agility
Did fido zig left when he should have zagged right? Can't understand why he keeps missing the tunnel? Are your hand signals and targeting confusing Fido? During traditional Run - Thrus videoed agility will be available to all students.
Video Run Thru - $8.00
1st Run - $5.00
2nd Run (same dog) - $3.00
* AKC Definition for Agility
Run Thru Schedule
Thursday May 22, 2008
Nested courses, novice - advanced
Small dogs, 8"-12"-16" 6pm - 7:30
Big dogs, 20" - 24" 7:30PM - 9:00
$5.00 for the first run and $3.00 for each run after that
Agility Game Classes
Looking for something fun and different in agility? Did you know how to play "Snooker", "Full House" or "Jack Pot". Come learn some during one of W.A.G.S game classes
"Full House"
$13.00 Current Students
$15.00 Non Students
Learn about "SNOOKER" Agility Here Learn about "JACKPOT" and "FULLHOUSE" here
Private Lessons
W.A.G.S provides private lessons for all levals of Agiltiy $30 Per Hour
Agility Seminar WAGS will be holding their first agility seminar. We have invited Dr Deb Jones and Judy Keller. This was held on Saturday Feb 3rd from 9am to 4pm. The cost is $75.00 and this price includes a continental breakfast and your lunch. This seminar IS NOT their IN FOCUS BOOK seminar. Just want to be clear on that. This is an agility handling seminar. They are going to help us improve our skills running courses.
Deb has written a number of training books and has videos out too. Judy was a world team member with her Sheltie Morgan 3 times and was on the GOLD medal mini team. They also have the popular book IN FOCUS out and it is now in video.
We will also have auditor spots for $30.00 that will also include breakfast & lunch
For more info contact :
malndals2000@yahoo.com
or
sharon.muller@timken.com
FEES: $75.00.
For class times see our Schedules page
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