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07/19/08 |
Wild Weavers offers a full range of agility classes, as well as puppy kindergarten classes. We offer classes four nights per week (Monday through Thursday), classes are one hour sessions, and run for seven weeks. We also offer afternoon classes and private instruction, as well as some specialty classes (distance work, Junior Handlers,etc.) Below is our current class schedule. Next session (SESSION 4, 2008) begins Sept. 2 2008. Registration forms for members and current students will be available from our Yahoo group e-mail list. The registration form will also be available here, after August 2 .
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NEW CLASSES START EVERY SEVEN WEEKS!!! All Classes are by pre-registration only. No drop-ins.
Calendar with Important registration dates click here : Calendar 2008.pdf
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are generally full one week prior to start date. Please contact the training director for availability after that time. click here for e-mail link:
Training Director|
MONDAYS: |
Beginners | 5:30 & 6:30 PM | Open |
| Advanced beginners | 7:30 PM | Open | |
| Advanced beginners | 8:30 PM | Open | |
| TUESDAYS: | Just Courses-Novice | 6:30 PM | Open |
| Advanced Intermediate | 7:30 PM | Open | |
| Competition | 8:30 PM | Open | |
| WEDNESDAYS: | Puppy | 5:30 PM | Open |
| Novice competition | 6:30 PM | Open | |
| Just Courses-Competition | 7:30 PM | Open | |
| Competition | 8:30 PM | Open | |
| THURSDAYS: | Novice competition | 2:00 PM | Open |
| Beginning Intermediate | 5:30 PM | Open | |
| Beginning Intermediate | 6:30 PM | Open | |
| Advanced Intermediate | 7:30 PM | Open | |
| Contacts and Weaves | 8:30 PM | Open | |
| FRIDAYS: | Rally Obedience Classes | 6:30 PM | Open |
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
BEGINNERS: combines basic obedience commands of sit, down, come, stay and walking on leash with basic agility obstacles of tunnel, chute, A-frame, dogwalk, jump, table, weave poles, and tire. Dogs will work on leash.
ADVANCED BEGINNERS: basic agility obstacles will be expanded working up to the full heights of obstacles and gradual increase in jump heights. The teeter totter and double jump will be introduced. Obstacle and handler focus will be introduced, and handling will be emphasized, including change of sides, post turns, and lead outs. Dogs will work on leash or with tabs and progress to off leash work.
INTERMEDIATE: Sequencing of obstacles increase as well as agility handling off leash. Handlers will learn to master change of sides through: front crosses, rear crosses, tandem turns, and lead outs. The triple jump will be introduced, and weave poles emphasized. It is suggested that all handlers have weave poles at home to practice.
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE: Handling skills are emphasized. All dogs should be able to do a 12 weave pole set without wires/channels. Dogs should be competent on all obstacles. Obstacle sequences and difficulty will increase.
NOVICE COMPETITION: This class is for dogs and handlers that are competent at all the obstacles, including weave poles. Longer sequences and sets will be run. Handlers will learn courses strategy and analysis. Emphasis will be on handling skills. This class is recommended for dogs and handlers getting ready to enter agility competitions.
COMPETITION: This class is for dogs and handlers exhibiting or training above the novice level of competition. Handling, strategy, and course analysis are major components of this class. Class contents will vary every session.
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN: This class is for puppies under 20 weeks of age. Basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, and come will be taught. Puppies will learn to walk on leash without pulling. Agility equipment will be used to teach the puppies confidence but will be limited to tunnels, chutes, A-frame, table and ramps. Puppies will socialize and interact with other puppies and handlers.
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