AGILITY CLASSES IN MY KITSILANO BACKYARD
Who these classes are meant for:
These backyard classes are meant for complete beginner dogs with devoted handlers who really believe in working on the basics before progressing to real equipment or sequencing. They can also be for handlers who feel they are missing some basic foundation skills and want to spend some time addressing those gaps and don’t mind being in a class with beginners.
Although having fun with your dog will be important, these beginner classes are not meant for the dabbler who just wants to test drive agility equipment. That’s the niche many other facilities fill and this suits many many pet people, but that’s not the niche I’m going for. These classes are meant for people who are serious about giving their dog the best possible agility foundation and are willing to put time into doing the less flashy training.
It is strongly suggested that you come to every scheduled class. There will be homework. Ideally, the exercises assigned should be practiced daily. It will take only a few minutes of your time. Every class we will review the homework and then progress to the next step, therefore it is essential that everybody do their homework so nobody falls behind. No refunds or make-up classes will be given to students who miss a class. Classes will be held in all weather except pouring rain, or thunder and lightening. If classes have to be cancelled due to weather, make-up classes will be held at the end of the session.
Once you and your dog have a solid grasp of basic agility foundation skills, you will be ready to graduate to one of the larger agility facilities I can recommend in the Greater Vancouver area.
- Dogs must be at least one year old, be healthy and not overweight
- Proof of up-to-date vaccinations or titers required
- No females in season
- Basic obedience is recommended (decent recall, decent sit-stay)
- Method of payment: cash or cheque
- Payment required 2 weeks in advance. No refunds 1 week prior to commencement of class
- Classes held rain or shine
- No make-up classes for missed lessons
- Refunds will be given if session is cancelled due to lack of enrollment
Aggression will not be tolerated. Aggressive dogs may be excused at anytime and no refund will be given.
No smoking on the property.
| Group Class Schedule - Maximum 5 Dogs Per Class | ||
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| All classes cost $150 for a 6 week session Classes start the week of April 30th |
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| Time | Day | Date |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Monday | FULL |
| 6:15 - 7:15 PM | Monday | FULL |
| 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Monday | FULL |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 1 spot available |
| 6:15 - 7:15 PM |
Tuesday | FULL |
| 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Tuesday | 1 spot available (advanced beginner only) |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Wednesday | Postponed until June 13th |
| 6:15 - 7:15 PM |
Wednesday | 1 spot available (advanced beginner only) |
| 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Wednesday | 2 spots available (advanced beginner only) |
Next set of classes start the week of June 11th
Group Classes are held from April - October
Private lessons run all year. Please inquire if interested.
Please contact me if you are interested in registering for group agility classes.
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
Semi-private lessons are run exactly the same as group lessons, but are limited to two dogs for thirty minutes. If this is an option you would consider, please indicate which times work for you on the contact form. Once I have 2 dogs interested in a particular time slot, we can schedule the session.
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Vancouver, BC
