MLF DOGSPORTS OBEDIENCE and AGILITY TRAINING PROGRAM
2008 - 2009 Class Descriptions

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Classes begin the week of September 8th.

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BASIC OBEDIENCE and INTRODUCTION to AGILITY 1
In this class dogs and handlers learn the basic obedience exercises that are necessary for the companion dog. The introduction to agility foundation helps build confidence and teamwork. Handlers learn to motivate their dogs so that training becomes fun and exciting. This class is for dogs that are at least four months old. Monday 7 PM $80. 6 week

INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE and INTRODUCTION to AGILITY 2
In this class dogs and handlers continue obedience training learning more advanced obedience exercises with the goal of attaining the Good Canine Citizenship award. The introduction to agility obstacles is fun and helps handlers determine if they want to continue on to more serious agility training. Monday 8 PM $80. 6 weeks

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE and RALLY
In this class the emphasis is on perfecting the obedience performance of the team. Proofing the exercises and training through distractions creates a thinking and reliable obedience dog. Rally station clarification with Novice through Excellent courses helps students prepare for the show ring. Tuesday 7 PM $80. 6 weeks

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE
This class prepares teams for Novice, Open and Utility obedience. Ring procedure, rules, judging criteria and perfection of the exercises is covered according to AKC standards. Ring practice for all levels. Tuesday 8 PM - 8:30 PM $40. 6 weeks

FOUNDATION 1
This is a beginning agility class that teaches the dogs and handlers the correct performance of the obstacles. Obedience and familiarization with the obstacles is required for this class. Students are invited into this class upon completion of the Obedience and Agility Intro. 2 class. The dogs must learn to work with their handlers and stay focused on the job at hand. The instructor determines when the student is ready to move on to the next level.
Thursday 7 PM $80. 6 weeks

FOUNDATION 2
This class continues the basic training on all obstacles encouraging the dog to work more independently and farther away from the handler. Contact and weave pole performance is perfected and distance is added. Handler skills are introduced to prepare students for directional changes and distance. Students learn about handler/obstacle focus and how and when to use it correctly. Dogs must be exhibiting a good deal of self control by now remaining with their handlers and maintaining “stays” amid distractions. When the teams are proficient they are moved on to Agility1 when openings are available. Thursday 8 PM $80. 6 weeks

LEVEL 1 AGILITY
In this class students continue to perfect their handling skills and the dog’s performance on the
obstacles in simple sequencing exercises. Correct and consistent weave pole performance on both sides and from a distance and reliable contact performance is stressed in this class. The instructor troubleshoots any difficulties and helps students work through them . The instructor determines when the student is ready to move to the next level.
Monday 7 PM $80. 6 weeks

LEVEL 2 AGILITY
In this class the emphasis is placed upon the correct efficient use of directional handling skills. The dog will learn to become confident and reliable on contact and weave pole performance allowing the handler to work at a greater distance. Sequencing of obstacles becomes more challenging with directional changes and more obstacles. The instructor determines when the student is ready to move to the next level. Monday 7 PM $80. 6 weeks

LEVEL 3 AGILITY
In this class students are challenged with an increasing number of obstacles, directional changes and obstacle discriminations. Performance of the weave poles and contacts at a distance and in sequences with a change of sides will be emphasized. The instructor determines when the student is ready to move to the next level. Thursday 7 PM $80. 6 weeks

LEVEL 4 AGILITY
This class teaches the team to work together shifting from handler focus to obstacle focus and back again to meet the demands of more difficult exercises. The dog learns to work with confidence farther away from the handler, increasing the efficiency of the team on course. Handlers learn to negotiate sequences more efficiently planning on where to save time and effort. The instructor determines when the team is ready to move to the next level.
Wednesday 7 PM $80. 6 weeks

LEVEL 5 AGILITY
In this class teams continue to develop their distance skills, improve directional handling, obstacle discrimination and continue to improve their ability and confidence in performing various obstacle clusters found in advanced agility courses. Course analysis and strategy on time saving, efficient handling is emphasized. The instructor determines when the team is ready to move to the next level. Wednesday 8 PM $80. 6 weeks

LEVEL 6 AGILITY
In this class advanced handling skills, distance work, obstacle discrimination and course strategy are emphasized. The difficulty of the exercises offers challenges that perfect the skills of the team and prepares them to handle competition at the Masters/Excellent/Elite level of agility.
Tuesday 7 PM and 8 PM /Thursday 7 PM $80. 6 weeks

We are proud to offer excellent instruction to our students from the following instructors:

Obedience and Rally classes are taught by Anita Easley a CGC Evaluator
Agility classes are taught by Kodie Levine, Andra Williams, Jayne Gusse, Kim Kowalski and Cindy Meadows.

Registration is encouraged at least 1 month prior to the beginning of a session. Classes are filled
on a first received basis. A waiting list will be maintained for classes. Instructors will notify students of move-ups and fill available spots upon receipt of registrations.

There will be an attempt to make up any classes cancelled during any session at the end of the training year in the format chosen by the instructors. There will be no refunds or credits given for classes missed by students.

All agility classes are limited to six students per instructor. Basic and Intermediate Obedience classes are limited to fifteen students