Agility Training

Introduction to Agility

Your pet must be 6 months of age or older and proficient in basic obedience skills, including sit, down, recall, and stay.

This class introduces the world of agility by focusing on one obstacle at a time. Students will learn common agility terms while practicing each obstacle individually, working to develop a dog that can confidently perform all equipment with or without handler assistance.

Instructors: Barb Wielms, Tina Lass,                                 Steve Tochtrop
Age restrictions: Students must be at least 12 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Agility Foundations

Your pet must be 7 months of age or older and proficient in basic obedience skills including sit, down, recall, and stay. Completion of Introduction to Agility or instructor approval is required.

Agility Foundations focuses on developing foundational skills, including obstacle handling, refining obedience, and practicing skills introduced in the Intro course. Students will also be introduced to wraps and crosses.

Instructors: Barb Wielms, Tina Lass,                                 Steve Tochtrop
Age restrictions: Students must be at least 12 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Beginning Agility

Your pet must be 8 months of age or older and proficient in basic obedience skills, including sit, down, recall, and stay. Completion of Agility Foundations or Agility Foundations instructor consent is required.

This class introduces basic sequencing and requires off-leash work. Dogs will continue practicing 2 on 2 off contacts, 12 weave poles (with wires), and start line stays. Crosses, wraps, and field obedience are reinforced. This class must be repeated if you or your dog is not ready to move on.

Instructors:  Debi Cocciola, Tina Lass
Age restrictions: Students must be at least 12 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Intermediate Agility

Your pet must be 8 months of age or older and proficient in basic obedience skills including sit, down, recall, and stay. Completion of Beginning Agility or Beginning Agility instructor consent is required.

Handlers will work off-leash to cue and perform novice level courses, including start line lead-outs, basic crosses, 2 on 2 off contact, and 12 independent weave poles (with wires). This class will also cover teeter control, preparing dogs for independent performance.

Instructors: Debi Cocciola, Tina Lass,                               Erin Day
Age restrictions: Students must be at least 12 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Advanced Agility

Your pet must be 8 months of age or older and proficient in basic obedience skills, including sit, down, recall, and stay. Completion of Beginning Agility or Intermediate Agility instructor consent is required. 

This class will focus on refining contact performance, including running contacts and independent weave work. Handlers will learn advanced jump-handling techniques and tackle challenging course elements like blind tunnels, backside jumps, and threadles.

Instructors: Debi Cocciola, Tina Lass,                               Erin Day
Age restrictions: Students must be at least 12 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Open Class

Your pet must be at a level where they are or could actively compete at a novice level or higher. You do not have to be competing with your dog to take this class. 

This drop-in style class is perfect for skilled handlers seeking a flexible, supportive environment to practice and polish their techniques. With a full agility course set up, participants can work through obstacles at their own pace while receiving expert guidance and recommendations from our experienced instructors.

Instructors: Barb Wielms, Steve Tochtrop
Age restrictions: Students must be at least 12 years old and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Private Lessons

Private lessons provide individualized coaching tailored to each dog and handler team’s goals, experience level, and agility training needs. Whether you are introducing foundation skills, improving handling techniques, building confidence on equipment, or preparing for competition, sessions are customized to help teams progress at their own pace. Training may focus on sequencing, obstacle performance, timing, communication, and strengthening the overall partnership between dog and handler. Video review and discussion can also be incorporated to help handlers better understand mechanics, course strategy, and team development.