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AGILITY

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PUPPY         

This 8-week course is geared to the dog/handler team whose long-term goal is to compete in agility or just have fun. This is a fun foundation course designed to introduce puppies and their parents to the basic concepts needed in the sport. Learning how to play, asking for attention, teaching targets, and discovering basic coordination, are among the topics covered.

This course is for dogs less than one year of age

BEGINNER         

This 8-week course is geared to the dog/handler team whose long-term goal is to compete or learn a new sport. This course covers equipment, targeting concepts, and basic handling skills. This is a foundation course and will require homework to ensure the dog's long term success.

Dog and handler must be firm in all basic pet training commands, have graduated from an advanced pet training course and the dog must be 12 months or older

ADVANCED BEGINNER         

This 8-week class is geared to the dog/handler team that has successfully completed the Agility Beginner Course. The focus will be on building confidence while moving most equipment up to regulation height. Basic handling skills and small sequences will be presented.

Participants should be working at the Advanced level or higher

INTERMEDIATE         

This 8-week course is geared to the dog/handler team continuing on from the Advanced Beginner Agility level and covers sequencing, polishing obstacle performance, building the dog's confidence and enthusiasm, and introducing the handler to basic course analysis skills.

ADVANCED          

This 8-week course is geared to the dog/handler team that is continuing on from the Intermediate level. More difficult and longer sequences will be presented. Special attention will be paid to maintaining fast and accurate obstacle performance while using more advanced handling techniques. Handler will further develop course analysis, handling, and team communication skills.

AGILITY - ATC PREP         

This 8 week course is geared to the dog/handler team that has successfully completed the Advanced course, but has not yet started competing.  Emphasis will be on obstacle performance and handling skills, proofing weave poles and contact performance.

ATC (Advanced Training for Competition)         

This 8 week course is geared to the dog/handler team that has successfully completed the Advanced course, but has not yet started competing. Emphasis will be on obstacle performance and handling skills, proofing weave pole and contact performance.

COMPETITION         

This 8-week course is geared to the dog/handler team competing at the Open/Excellent levels. Challenging sequences and courses will be presented. Handler will polish course analysis skills and begin applying advanced handling techniques.

HANDLING SKILLS         

This 8 week course is geared towards those who wish to improve overall handling skills. Course will cover topics such as timing of crosses, speed and accuracy in the weave poles, contact performance, distance handling, setting an efficient line, among other topics. Participants should be working at the Advanced level or higher.

SPECIAL SKILLS CLASSES & WORKSHOPS         

Agility workshops and special skills classes are offered on an occasional basis – details may be found in the class/workshop descriptions when available.


Weather Related Class Schedule: 

             

Outdoor evening agility classes are postponed for May 23. Classes will resume next week, weather permitting, at it's regularly scheduled time.

We Have Moved!

St. Hubert's Training & Behavior Center is now located at 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison NJ

Schedule & Registration Information:

Puppy & Basic
     Puppy Kindergarten
     Basic for Puppy Grads
     Basic Training
     Petite Pals

Beyond Basics
     Around Town
     Off Leash Wonders
     Great Outdoors


Nosework
     Nosework Introduction
     Nosework Intermediate
     Introduction to Odor
     Odor & Continuing

Agility
     
Puppy
     
Beginner
     
Advanced Beginner
     
More...


Rally
    Rally Level 1 / Novice
    Rally Level 2 / Advanced
    Rally Level 3 / Excellent

Feisty Fidos
     Level 1
     Level 2
     Level 3

Pet Therapy
     Paws for People

 

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