Agility Training & Competition

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Even if you don't recognize it by name, you have probably seen an agility competition. Designed to demonstrate a dog's willingness to work with his handler in a variety of situations, agility is an athletic event that requires conditioning, concentration, training, and teamwork. Dogs and handlers must negotiate an obstacle course while racing against the clock. Agility is a great form of exercise for both dog and handler, and a fun way to bond.  Many people start the sport just for fun, only to get bitten by the agility bug and become lifelong competitors!

 

NEW STUDENTS: The following are descriptions for our Agility Foundation Classes.

All foundation classes must be completed prior to registration into regular agility classes. 

Please reach out to Crystal McLane crystal.wilson1824@yahoo.com or Sara Wiederholt sara.wiederholt@hotmail.com for any questions on these courses.

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Flatwork
Prerequisites: Ability to do basic commands – Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, and successful completion of a Basic Obedience class is recommended.
This class involves the foundational handling and training skills of directing your dog on flat ground without obstacles. It focuses on the communication and movement that occurs between obstacles, which is where most guiding and positioning take place during an agility course. Our class drills are structured to facilitate learning basic flatwork skills to the connect the handler and dog, which can create a cohesive team for navigating the agility course. Class objectives include: Moving Through and Around an Upright/Wing; Side Work; Basic Crosses; Driving Forward; Lateral Push; Canine Body Awareness; and Basic Flatwork Maneuver Integration.

 

The following classes have a requirement to have first taken the Flatwork class offered at FMKC or have been tested and approved by an FMKC instructor prior to joining these classes. If you have not done so, please read the flatwork course explanation above.

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Agility 1, 2 and 3
Prerequisites: Being a flatwork class graduate.

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Description coming soon

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