Agility Classes

Agility is a fun sport in which you and your dog work together to navigate an obstacle course with speed and precision. It is a great training experience for those who just want to try something new with their dog as well as for those who want to compete.

WOOFS! offers group classes and private lessons with AKC Agility judge and world class Agility competitor and instructor Melissa Frye. From your first jump to your Championship, Melissa can take you all the way. Please read our Agility Class Guidelines before registering for a class.

Class Descriptions:

• Agility I
• Agility II
• Agility III - Contacts & Weaves
• Agility III - Handling
• Agility IV (Pre-Competition)
• Novice Agility
• Open Agility
• Open / Masters Agility
• Masters Agility
• Speed & Motivation
• Flyball

Agility I

Agility is the most popular dog sport in the world. It’s fast-paced and fun, great exercise for you and your dog, and dogs of any breed and energy level can participate. Come to this class if you are new to Agility and get a solid grounding in the basics—you’ll soon be ready for more!

Content: Intro to basic obstacles like jumps, tunnels, and contacts, plus beginning handling concepts
Days: Mondays, Thursdays
Class size: Max 10 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $205
Prerequisites: Dogs must be dog- and people-friendly, healthy, and able to stay quiet

Agility II

Next step on the road toward Agility excellence. On top of an enjoyable time on the course, you will get a more attentive dog, faster responses, and a great workout for active pooches.

Content: Build your proficiency with all obstacles (including contacts and weaves) and learn handling skills
Days: Sundays, Tuesdays
Class size: Max 8 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Agility I. Dogs must be dog- and people-friendly, healthy, and able to stay quiet

Agility III - Contacts & Weaves

At this level, you will ask more of your dog in terms of focus and developting skillls . For this class, you will be working on developing skillls on the three contacts and weaving without aids. You may take this or the Agility 3 Handling first, but both must be taken before you move to Agility 4.

Content: Solidifies contact performance and work more on weave poles
Days: Thursdays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Agility I & II. Dogs must be able to work off leash

Agility III - Handling

At this level, your dog must be able to work off-leash. For this class, we focus on how to communicate and direct your dog around an agility course. We will learn handling skills such as crosses, sends, and recalls over jumps. Only equipment used will be jumps and tunnels. You may take this or the Agility 3 Contacts and Weaves first, but both must be taken before you move to Agility 4.

Content: Introduces the handling of crosses, sends, and recalls over jumps
Days: Wednesdays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Agility I & II. Dogs must be able to work off leash.

Agility IV (Pre-Competition)

This class is for dog-handler teams that are comfortable with all Agility equipment. Dogs should be close to being able to weave without aids and should be able to do dogwalk and A-frame at full height. Your dog needs to be able to work off leash and you should be comfortable with all crosses.

Content: Full obstacle course
Days: Sundays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Agility III. Dogs must be able to work off leash

Agility V (Pre-Competition)

This class is for dog-handler teams that are comfortable with all Agility equipment, and handlers that are comfortable running full courses. Dogs should be able to weave without aids and be able to do dogwalk and A-frame at full height.

Content: Full obstacle course
Days: Sundays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Agility IV. Dogs must be able to work off leash. Dogs should be able to weave without aids and be able to do all contacts at full height.

Novice Agility

This class is for dog-handler teams that are preparing to compete at the Novice / Starters / Open / Advanced levels. Your dog must be able to perform weaves and teeter unaided.

Content: Competition-level Agility
Days: Tuesdays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Ready to start entering trials, or novice leg

Open Agility

This class is for dog-handler teams competing at the Open / Advanced levels. Courses will include contacts.

Content: Competition-level Agility
Days: Tuesdays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Open or Advanced Leg

Open / Masters Agility

A class for students at the open/advanced or Masters/elite/excellent levels. Dogs should be proficient with all equipment and handlers should be comfortable with challenging courses. Anyone in our Open or Masters Class is eligible for this class.

Content: Competition-level Agility
Days: Mondays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Open or Advanced Leg

Masters Agility

This class is for dog-handler teams competing at the Elite / Masters / Excellent level. Courses will include contacts, as well as significant distraction and proofing.

Content: Competition-level Agility
Days: Wednesdays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Masters or Elite Leg

Speed & Motivation

One of the biggest challenges in agility is in bringing out the full potential of your dog. This class focuses on how to have a motivated dog that wants to go Fast! We work on developing confidence and speed, as well as identifying challenges that cause your dog to slow down.

Content: Competition-level Agility
Days: Sundays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites: Should be at Agility 4 or higher level.

Flyball

Another exciting game you can play with your dog! Flyball is a relay race where two teams of 4 dogs compete. Dogs of all sizes compete, with at least one smaller dog on most teams. Excellent outlet for high energy dogs!

Content: Flyball
Days: Thursdays
Class size: Max 7 dogs
Location: Shirlington Campus
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $185
Prerequisites:

 

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