Dog Agility Training

Dog Agility

Dog Agility Training

What’s dog agility? Agility training is a dog sport that’s sweeping the nation, fun for young dogs as well as older ones, small or large, short or tall. Agility training helps you bond with your dog and develop mutual respect and communication skills as you negotiate obstacles and work your way through agility courses. Carefully designed with fun and safety in mind, our dog agility training curriculum prepares you for fun from day one.

To learn more about dog agility training at the Zoom Room, please read our Dog Agility FAQ.

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Pre-Agility Training

Description: This one-hour class is ideal for dogs who have good basic training, but who have never before been in a group class setting. It’s a great opportunity to brush up on all the basic handling and behaviors that you and your dog will need in order to begin Agility Training. Expect to learn a lot, and then go home and practice. Although this is technically an obedience training class, Pre-Agility Training is highly recommended for those planning to enroll in Agility 1.

Prerequisites: All dogs must be six months of age or older and able to be controlled on a leash.

Duration: One hour-long session

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Dog Agility Training

Agility Training 1

Description: Designed for the dog with basic obedience training but no agility training experience, you and your dog will learn the basics of dog agility, including obstacle management, development of control and confidence.

Prerequisites: All dogs must be six months of age or older, able to be controlled on a leash, and must know sit, down, and come.

Duration: Six weeks

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Agility Training 2

Description: A continuation of Agility 1, this intermediate agility training series will help your dog develop more control and fluidity and begin to learn agility coursework and footwork. We’ll also troubleshoot some of the more pesky agility obstacles to develop speed.

Prerequisites: Agility Training 1 or consent of instructor.

Duration: Six weeks

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Agility Training 3

Description: Advanced agility training emphasizes footwork and off-leash control to get you ready for agility competition. In this class, agility coursework and precision are emphasized.

Prerequisites: Agility Training 2 or consent of instructor.

Duration: Six weeks

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Puppy Agility

Puppy Agility Training

Description: Puppy Agility is a special class for puppies ages two to eight months, designed to be easy on growing joints and bones. This class emphasizes confidence-building for your puppy, and builds upon the foundation of great communication learned in Puppy Preschool, while also whetting his appetite for Agility. You can attend Puppy Agility once, twice, or as often as you’d like!

Prerequisites: Vaccines commensurate with age

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Agility League

Description: We’ve got trophies, we’ve got whistles, we’ve even got a referee shirt. Once you and your dog have completed agility training, you can team up with your classmates for some friendly competition in this weekly Agility League, designed to keep you and your dog in tip-top shape.

Prerequisites: Agility 2 or consent of instructor

Duration: Ten weeks

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Dog Agility Training

Private Agility Training

Choose one-on-one agility training if you’re worried about your dog’s social skills, or if you’re hoping to enter your dog in national dog agility trials and need that extra push.

You can select either hour-long private dog training sessions, or a half-hour if that’s more convenient.

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Dog Agility Training FAQ

What is dog agility training?

Dog agility is a sport designed for speed. Agility training takes place on an obstacle course where the owner directs the dog off-leash. There are many different obstacles, among them the teeter-totter, the weave poles, A-frame, elevated dog walk, and various jumps and tunnels. In agility competitions, the goal is to complete the obstacles in the shortest period of time over a given dog agility course. Time faults are given for obstacles completed incorrectly. Training for agility, however, does not mean that you have to compete. In fact, most of our members participate only for fun. Dogs and their humans of all ages, shapes, and sizes can succeed at agility!

Why should I do agility training?

Most dogs can benefit from agility training. It improves balance, coordination, and allows you to interact with your dog in a positive and fun environment. Dogs love agility training, and owners often notice that their dog is happier and better behaved when they train on a regular basis. Agility training can often alleviate behavior problems by channeling a dog’s frustration into something productive and fun. Agility training is also a wonderful bonding experience between owner and dog, affording a unique opportunity to develop and celebrate positive communication throughout the agility course.

Can I bring a puppy for agility training?

You can enroll your puppy in Puppy Agility if he is between two and eight months old, provided that your puppy is up to date on all of his vaccinations.

I have an older dog. Can he learn new tricks?

Yes! We encourage older dogs to participate in agility training as long as they are healthy and active. We do not recommend agility for elderly dogs that may have arthritis, joint problems, or balance issues. Please check with your vet if you’re not sure. We also offer a wide range of exciting and innovative trick training and specialty classes that are perfect for older dogs.

Is previous obedience training necessary?

In order to succeed at agility, basic obedience training is required; your dog must know sit, down, stay, and come on command. If your dog isn’t quite up to speed, we offer accelerated obedience classes to get you out on the dog agility course quickly.

What if my dog already had obedience training?

Are you wondering what your dog will learn that she doesn’t already know? Dog agility isn’t obedience, but rather a fun game much like an obstacle or challenge course. Your dog will learn coordination, balance and self-confidence by learning to negotiate the obstacles. In addition, you and your dog will learn to communicate effectively as a team.

Can all breeds participate in dog agility training?

Many people wonder if some breeds are naturally more adept than others. In fact, all breeds are capable of participating in agility training, and most dogs truly enjoy the experience. The dogs most suited for agility competition seem to be the herding or working dogs. However, we’ve seen Basset Hounds in competition, so anything is possible!

Do you offer advanced classes?

Once your dog has completed all of our agility classes, we also offer competition-level private lessons, or you and your dog can join and compete in our own Agility League once you’ve mastered the basics.

Are there competitions for agility?

Yes, there are many local dog agility competitions offered by different organizations. A listing of upcoming agility competitions and information on competing is available at the Zoom Room.

Can I enroll online?

Absolutely. You can enroll by phone, in person, or online.

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