Agility Class Information
Please see the schedule page for current class days/times or to enroll.
Unless otherwise noted, classes meet for an hour a week for 6 weeks.
Classes fill on a first-paid basis until full.
In agility, the dog and handler are a team. Handler substitutions are only allowed with instructor permission. Only one dog per handler in Skills level classes.
Households taking more than one class in a session may take a 5% discount on the lowest priced class.
New registrations are generally accepted through the second week of class, after the start of this session. If you would like to receive an announcement when enrollment begins, please send an email to: [email protected] or like us on FB.
Classes will be cancelled in extreme heat, cold or wet conditions.
Notification of class cancellation will be posted on the Calendar and on the PBH Facebook page. Students are responsible for checking the Calendar before attending class. We try to hold make-up classes the week following the scheduled end of the session at our normal class times. However, when that is not possible, we will offer several options to students and hold the make-up when the majority can attend. Make-up classes are not guaranteed.
Please read our policy guide completely. Payment is considered to be agreement to our policies and signature of our liability waiver.
Unless otherwise noted, classes meet for an hour a week for 6 weeks.
Classes fill on a first-paid basis until full.
In agility, the dog and handler are a team. Handler substitutions are only allowed with instructor permission. Only one dog per handler in Skills level classes.
Households taking more than one class in a session may take a 5% discount on the lowest priced class.
New registrations are generally accepted through the second week of class, after the start of this session. If you would like to receive an announcement when enrollment begins, please send an email to: [email protected] or like us on FB.
Classes will be cancelled in extreme heat, cold or wet conditions.
Notification of class cancellation will be posted on the Calendar and on the PBH Facebook page. Students are responsible for checking the Calendar before attending class. We try to hold make-up classes the week following the scheduled end of the session at our normal class times. However, when that is not possible, we will offer several options to students and hold the make-up when the majority can attend. Make-up classes are not guaranteed.
Please read our policy guide completely. Payment is considered to be agreement to our policies and signature of our liability waiver.
Agility Class Descriptions
Skills Classes
Weaves (60 min) Improve your weave pole performance. Short sequencings focusing on entrances, speed, proofing, and much more. Dogs must be weaving and or have permission from instructor.
Young dog, Experienced Handler This class is geared toward young dogs (8-18 month old) with a big focus on teaching dogs to follow handler cues. The dogs will learn the various crosses (front, rear, blind), to wrap, to do 180’s, serpentines, pin-wheels, back side of jumps. The dogs will be working on small sequences of 3-5 obstacles. We will also do some foundation work on contacts (2on-2off) and weaves (open channel). Prereq: Dog must have taken a foundation agility class and handler must have competed in agility with another dog.
Agility Foundations 1 This class introduces dogs and handlers to many skills needed in agility and life. Emphasis is on distraction-proofing, relationship-building, beginning handling moves, contact behavior, confidence building on non-competition equipment and tunnel and table. Excellent start for handlers with any agility goals, but also good for non-agility folks wanting to build a stronger connection with their dog while having fun! Prereq: Intro to Parkour and recommendation by a PBH Instructor
Agility Foundations 2 This class introduces small contact equipment, jumps, tunnels and continues to teach handling skills. Prereq: Agility Foundations 1 or equivalent.
Agility Foundations 3 Dogs go into the field to learn the full-height dog walk and A-frame, work longer sequences, build speed and partnership with their dog and learn more handling moves. Prereq: Agility Foundations 2 or equivalent.
Agility Foundations 4 Class uses competition dog walk and A-frame in a full-size outdoor agility field. Focus is on keeping the dog and handler together in a more distracting environment, increasing handler skills and developing the dog's confidence on full-height obstacles. Teeter is introduced. Prereq: Agility Foundations 3 or equivalent.
Agility Foundations 2 This class introduces small contact equipment, jumps, tunnels and continues to teach handling skills. Prereq: Agility Foundations 1 or equivalent.
Back to Basics (90 min) Polishing obstacle performance, plus short sequences to review handling mechanics and improve overall execution
Agility Skills: For those who don’t fit in the other classes. This class will be tailored made to the students as we build skills moving towards independence, speed and confidence on all the equipment and more advanced handling skills. Prereq: Dogs must be doing full height A-frame and DW and sequences without running off. If they aren't, then Foundations 3 would be the right class for you.
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Weaves (60 min) Improve your weave pole performance. Short sequencings focusing on entrances, speed, proofing, and much more. Dogs must be weaving and or have permission from instructor.
Young dog, Experienced Handler This class is geared toward young dogs (8-18 month old) with a big focus on teaching dogs to follow handler cues. The dogs will learn the various crosses (front, rear, blind), to wrap, to do 180’s, serpentines, pin-wheels, back side of jumps. The dogs will be working on small sequences of 3-5 obstacles. We will also do some foundation work on contacts (2on-2off) and weaves (open channel). Prereq: Dog must have taken a foundation agility class and handler must have competed in agility with another dog.
Agility Foundations 1 This class introduces dogs and handlers to many skills needed in agility and life. Emphasis is on distraction-proofing, relationship-building, beginning handling moves, contact behavior, confidence building on non-competition equipment and tunnel and table. Excellent start for handlers with any agility goals, but also good for non-agility folks wanting to build a stronger connection with their dog while having fun! Prereq: Intro to Parkour and recommendation by a PBH Instructor
Agility Foundations 2 This class introduces small contact equipment, jumps, tunnels and continues to teach handling skills. Prereq: Agility Foundations 1 or equivalent.
Agility Foundations 3 Dogs go into the field to learn the full-height dog walk and A-frame, work longer sequences, build speed and partnership with their dog and learn more handling moves. Prereq: Agility Foundations 2 or equivalent.
Agility Foundations 4 Class uses competition dog walk and A-frame in a full-size outdoor agility field. Focus is on keeping the dog and handler together in a more distracting environment, increasing handler skills and developing the dog's confidence on full-height obstacles. Teeter is introduced. Prereq: Agility Foundations 3 or equivalent.
Agility Foundations 2 This class introduces small contact equipment, jumps, tunnels and continues to teach handling skills. Prereq: Agility Foundations 1 or equivalent.
Back to Basics (90 min) Polishing obstacle performance, plus short sequences to review handling mechanics and improve overall execution
Agility Skills: For those who don’t fit in the other classes. This class will be tailored made to the students as we build skills moving towards independence, speed and confidence on all the equipment and more advanced handling skills. Prereq: Dogs must be doing full height A-frame and DW and sequences without running off. If they aren't, then Foundations 3 would be the right class for you.
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Intermediate Level Classes
Pre-Competition Teams Class will focus on handling in short sequences, obstacle independence without targets and teeter and weave performance will be practiced. Also covers types of turns and obstacle/handler focus introduction. Prereq: Dog must be under control off-leash in the outside training areas, able to do the dogwalk and A-frame at full height on the first attempt (targets okay) and performing jumps and tunnels independently.
Competition Prep Already started competing or getting ready to? This is the class for you. We will work Novice sequences and above as well as work on how to walk courses, how to prepare your dog to go to the start line, teaching your dog remote treating, etc. Prereq: All obstacles full height or permission of instructor, weaves optional.
Novice Sequences Not quite ready to compete? Want to improve the connection with your dog while continuing to build better obstacle performance and learn new handling techniques? This is the class for that. Prereq: Dog walk and A-frame full height or permission of instructor.
Novice Teams Class focus shifts from obstacle performance to handling in longer sequences. Many of these dogs may be competing in some venues. Prereq: Dog must perform A-frame and Dogwalk without targets and teeter full-height with targets.
Novice / Open Handling (90 min) This class will be for those dogs running courses at the novice level and above. We will be building and improving on foundation and handling skills. Suitable for dogs preparing to trial or trialing at the Novice/Open level.
Open Teams Teams will work on skills needed for Novice and Open competition on sequences and courses including discriminations. Many of these dogs may be competing successfully at the Novice level and are working towards Open. Prereq: Dogs must perform all contacts independently without targets and should be weaving. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis, but courses will include weave poles. Dogs should have AKC Novice Standard title, CPE level 3 standard title or permission of instructor.
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Pre-Competition Teams Class will focus on handling in short sequences, obstacle independence without targets and teeter and weave performance will be practiced. Also covers types of turns and obstacle/handler focus introduction. Prereq: Dog must be under control off-leash in the outside training areas, able to do the dogwalk and A-frame at full height on the first attempt (targets okay) and performing jumps and tunnels independently.
Competition Prep Already started competing or getting ready to? This is the class for you. We will work Novice sequences and above as well as work on how to walk courses, how to prepare your dog to go to the start line, teaching your dog remote treating, etc. Prereq: All obstacles full height or permission of instructor, weaves optional.
Novice Sequences Not quite ready to compete? Want to improve the connection with your dog while continuing to build better obstacle performance and learn new handling techniques? This is the class for that. Prereq: Dog walk and A-frame full height or permission of instructor.
Novice Teams Class focus shifts from obstacle performance to handling in longer sequences. Many of these dogs may be competing in some venues. Prereq: Dog must perform A-frame and Dogwalk without targets and teeter full-height with targets.
Novice / Open Handling (90 min) This class will be for those dogs running courses at the novice level and above. We will be building and improving on foundation and handling skills. Suitable for dogs preparing to trial or trialing at the Novice/Open level.
Open Teams Teams will work on skills needed for Novice and Open competition on sequences and courses including discriminations. Many of these dogs may be competing successfully at the Novice level and are working towards Open. Prereq: Dogs must perform all contacts independently without targets and should be weaving. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis, but courses will include weave poles. Dogs should have AKC Novice Standard title, CPE level 3 standard title or permission of instructor.
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Upper Level Classes
Advanced Teams For teams with the skills to compete at the Advanced level who want to improve speed, accuracy and obstacle performance on more challenging courses. Prereq: USDAA Novice Standard title, AKC Open Standard title or permission of instructor.
Masters Teams For teams driving towards the top levels of competition. Courses will be challenging and focus will be on speed, accuracy and independence on tough courses. Prereq: USDAA Advanced Standard title, AKC Excellent A title or permission of instructor.
Masters Handling (90 min) This class is reserved for the master, excellent, and elite level dog. Master level course work that will push the handler out of their comfort zone and identify the best handling strategies for each team.
Masters / International Handling (90 min) This class will focus on international course work. Learning some new fancy moves and improving on international handling. Blinds, threadles, pushes, and much much more. Teams must be at master level and or have instructor's permission.
Agility Training Group For experienced Masters/Excellent handlers wanting to train at the highest levels of agility including Masters Challenge work and International courses. Prereq: Handlers must be competing in Masters or Excellent. Permission of instructor required to enroll.
Obstacle Discriminations (90 min) Open/Master Level or permission by instructor. Short sequences focusing on contact and handler focus. Tunnel entrances, contact challenges, and handling boxes.
International Handling 1 (90 min) Short international style sequences
International Handling 2 (90 min) Long international style sequences and courses
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Advanced Teams For teams with the skills to compete at the Advanced level who want to improve speed, accuracy and obstacle performance on more challenging courses. Prereq: USDAA Novice Standard title, AKC Open Standard title or permission of instructor.
Masters Teams For teams driving towards the top levels of competition. Courses will be challenging and focus will be on speed, accuracy and independence on tough courses. Prereq: USDAA Advanced Standard title, AKC Excellent A title or permission of instructor.
Masters Handling (90 min) This class is reserved for the master, excellent, and elite level dog. Master level course work that will push the handler out of their comfort zone and identify the best handling strategies for each team.
Masters / International Handling (90 min) This class will focus on international course work. Learning some new fancy moves and improving on international handling. Blinds, threadles, pushes, and much much more. Teams must be at master level and or have instructor's permission.
Agility Training Group For experienced Masters/Excellent handlers wanting to train at the highest levels of agility including Masters Challenge work and International courses. Prereq: Handlers must be competing in Masters or Excellent. Permission of instructor required to enroll.
Obstacle Discriminations (90 min) Open/Master Level or permission by instructor. Short sequences focusing on contact and handler focus. Tunnel entrances, contact challenges, and handling boxes.
International Handling 1 (90 min) Short international style sequences
International Handling 2 (90 min) Long international style sequences and courses
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