This class is designed to build on the foundation of basic agility training by further developing the handler–dog team’s skills, communication, and understanding of body language. Once the fundamentals are in place, the next step is learning how to effectively guide your dog through a sequence of obstacles with clarity and confidence. This course focuses on strengthening those handling skills and improving teamwork on a full agility course.
Handlers should bring a tug toy, a fillable toy (such as a clamshell), and plenty of treats. If you think you have enough treats, bring five times that amount — you’ll use more than you expect! Please also bring water for both you and your dog.
For safety, dogs wearing collars must have all tags and dangling items removed. Dogs will need to be crated either outside the training area or in your vehicle when not actively working. Directions to the agility field and additional details will be provided to enrolled students.
Rain dates will be mutually agreed upon by students and instructors
Pre-requisite: Agility Foundations or approval of the instructor.
Instructors: Kristina Gilbert and Tim Setterlund
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The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.
GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.
The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.
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