Intermediate Agility

Class Details

Cost: $15.00 per dog, per class
Schedule: Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. (Subject to change; check our calendar or call for current dates)
Prerequisite:
- Completion of Beginner Agility at The Canine Connection or proficiency evaluation
- Dogs must be at least 1 year old
Vaccinations Required: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza
Registration: Weekly pre-registration is required. Due to limited space, please sign up by the Thursday before class.

Overview

Your dog already knows the basics—now it’s time to raise the bar. Intermediate Agility is designed for dogs and handlers who’ve mastered foundational obstacles and handling techniques in a Beginner Agility program (or have equivalent experience). We’ll build on those skills with more complex courses, sharper turns, and advanced problem-solving to help you both excel in this exhilarating sport.

What to Expect

Expanded Obstacle Work
- Continue practicing jumps, tunnels, and weave poles while introducing or refining contact equipment like the A-frame and teeter.
- Emphasis on proper form and confidence-building across each obstacle.
Handling & Sequencing
- Develop tighter turns, front/rear crosses, and better obstacle discrimination.
- Work with increased speed while maintaining accuracy.
Team Coordination
- Strengthen your cue timing and your dog’s responsiveness, ensuring clear communication on course.
- Build trust and focus under moderate distractions and new challenges.
Problem-Solving & Feedback
- Instructors provide hands-on guidance and troubleshooting for any tricky spots.
- Opportunity to run short, more complex sequences to test your progress each week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the agility field to run my dog around?Mariah Pagni2025-02-11T19:10:10-06:00

Can I use the agility field to run my dog around?

The agility field can be rented out for $15 by current Advanced Agility students, handlers who are currently showing in agility or have experience showing in agility, or who are approved by the Instructor. If you have interest in Agility, please give us a call and we would be more than happy to help you.

Why does my dog have to have obedience training before we can take agility class? I’m really only interested in agility.admin2025-02-10T07:33:03-06:00

Why does my dog have to have obedience training before we can take agility class? I’m really only interested in agility.

We totally understand your enthusiasm for agility! It looks like so much fun, right? But in order for your dog to “get” agility, he must have a solid foundation in obedience.

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