{"id":114,"date":"2019-04-04T20:28:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T20:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/?page_id=114"},"modified":"2023-03-04T03:05:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T03:05:45","slug":"agility-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/agility-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Agility Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"114\" class=\"elementor elementor-114\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-971b58e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"971b58e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b14d09\" data-id=\"2b14d09\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a70c103 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a70c103\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Agility Classes &#8211; Six Levels of Training\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Foundation through Advanced\/Competition<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #af272b;\"><a style=\"color: #af272b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLwV574amNonzsZGMyoX_bnqmhRloAapiv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Video\u00a0of Agility Training Runs<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-137 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6J9A6662-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6J9A6662-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6J9A6662-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6J9A6662-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6J9A6662.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Training classes on Tuesday Nights:<\/p><p>6:00 pm: Agility Foundations<br \/>6:00 pm: Agility 1 (Beginners)<br \/>6:00 pm: Agility 2 (Advanced Beginners)<br \/>7:00 pm: Agility 3 (Intermediate)<br \/>8:00 pm: Agility 4 (Advanced\/Competition)<\/p><p>Not all classes are offered every session.<\/p><p><strong style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\">All Agility Handlers must bring a crate to class each week<\/span> so dogs will be safe and handlers will not be distracted when listening to instructors, waiting their turn, or assisting in the ring.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>*Please note that any students that have not trained in Agility with our club before\u00a0<\/strong><strong>will have to be <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">evaluated prior to registering<\/span> for a class. This includes owner\/dog\u00a0<\/strong><strong>teams wishing to start in beginner.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Please email the director of training at <a href=\"mailto:directoroftrainingltdtc@gmail.com\">directoroftrainingltdtc@gmail.com<\/a> today to setup an evaluation.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A health certificate is required for all first time dogs! We are unable to accept alternative forms of the health certificate.\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #af272b;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #af272b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LTDTC-Health-Certificate-Updated-3.3.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download one<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Health certificates are due to the registrar via email the week before classes start. <a href=\"mailto:ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com\">ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-024c7a1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"024c7a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d528a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d528a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<hr \/><p>Lyons offers AKC rules and equipment agility training starting with\u00a0developing foundation skills to advanced\u00a0competition\u00a0levels.<br \/>These classes, for both purebred dogs and mixed breed dogs, consist of eight (&#8220;8&#8221;) weekly sessions. Class registration is required.<\/p><h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>LTDTC Agility Class Descriptions<\/strong><\/span><\/h1><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong style=\"color: #d42020;\">Agility Foundations 1 (8 Week Session) and Agility Foundations 2 (8 Week Session)\u00a0<\/strong><\/div><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b>Description:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Handlers and dogs will build a solid foundation for the sport of dog agility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Goal is to produce dogs that are confident and happy interacting with agility equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Focus is on the dog\/handler connection using treats, toys, and other positive techniques<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Dogs will work one at a time when off leash (in an enclosed area)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Homework suggestions and explanatory videos will be emailed after each class<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Prerequisites:<\/span><\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Dogs must be at least 6 months old<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Dogs must have completed the Basic I and 2 courses or have the permission of the Director of Training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Dogs should be somewhat proficient with basic commands (come when called, sit, down, and stay)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Dogs must be comfortable working around other dogs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Skills:<\/span><\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Focus<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Attention<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Play (with handler as reinforcement)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Shaping (build behaviors through a series of small steps and rewards)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Recall<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Go (run ahead, away from handler)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Wrap (go around jump standard and return to handler)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Informal \u201cheeling\u201d (dog on right and left of handler)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Handler motion cues<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Start-Line Stay<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Side changes (introduce front and rear crosses)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Jumping (jumps set very low)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Pre-teeter (accustom dog to various surfaces, noises, and equipment that moves)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Teeter(introduce low teeter)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Weaves (2 x 2, channel)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;\">Targeting (to hand and to teach 2-on 2-off contact behavior)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget your health certificate required for all first time dogs! We are unable to accept alternative forms of the health certificate.\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #af272b;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #af272b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LTDTC-Health-Certificate-Updated-3.3.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download one<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Health certificates are due to the registrar via email the week before classes start. <a href=\"mailto:ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com\">ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"color: #d42020;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"color: #d42020;\">Agility 1: Beginners (8 Weeks of Agility 1A and 8 Weeks of Agility 1B)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b>Description:<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\">To introduce dogs and handlers to remaining agility obstacles and handling on course and set the basis for a productive agility future.<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Prerequisites:<\/span><\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\">Completion of Foundations 1 and 2 or instructor approval\/ evaluation<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Skills:<\/span><\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Set A:<\/span><\/p><ul><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Simple sequences of 3-5 obstacles without side changes.<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">No weaves<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Introduce turns and changes of direction.<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Begin working off-leash<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Set B<\/span><\/p><ul><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Continue 2&#215;2 weave pole work and slowly expand weaves to 6 poles<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Continue 2-on\/2-off contact training<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Ability to complete each obstacle consistently.<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Begin working off-leash<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Use of rear and front crosses with jumps and\/or tunnels.<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Work on wraps with a single jump<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Introduce pinwheels<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Introduction to building drive<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\">Work on start lines (sit \/stay and running)<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\">Note: All jumps to be set at 2 heights below dogs expected measured height<\/p><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget your health certificate required for all first time dogs! We are unable to accept alternative forms of the health certificate.\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #af272b;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #af272b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LTDTC-Health-Certificate-Updated-3.3.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download one<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Health certificates are due to the registrar via email the week before classes start. <a href=\"mailto:ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com\">ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #d42020;\"><strong>Agility 2: Novice (several 8 week sessions are needed)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b>Description:<\/b><\/p><p>To develop flexibility, strength and stamina in the dog and teach the handler to better be able to communication with the dog through various handling techniques.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Completion of Agility 1 or similar previous agility experience with evaluation<\/li><li>Dog must be at least 1 year of age<\/li><li>Ability to complete all obstacles (except weaves)<\/li><li>Ability to complete sequences of 3-5 obstacles<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Skills:<a href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/alison\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-138\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-138\" src=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Alison-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Alison-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Alison-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Alison-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Alison.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Set A:<\/p><ul><li>Sequences of 5-7 obstacles with side changes<\/li><li>Introduce weaves in obstacles (6 poles)<\/li><li>Vary start line usage (short lead out, long lead out, running starts)<\/li><li>Utilize wraps for direction changes<\/li><li>Continue work off leash<\/li><\/ul><p>Set B:<\/p><ul><li>Continue working on skills learned in Agility 1<\/li><li>Continue building drive<\/li><li>Continue work off leash<\/li><li>Introduce handler\/dog communication<\/li><li>Introduce commitment point and timing of cues<\/li><li>Preliminary serpentine exercises<\/li><li>Preliminary threadle exercises<\/li><li>Work on handler and obstacle focus<\/li><li>Continue to work on front and rear crosses<\/li><li>Introduction of blind crosses<\/li><li>Continue working 2-on\/2-off contacts<\/li><li>Introduce 12 weave poles<\/li><\/ul><p>Note: All jumps to be set at 2 heights below dogs expected measured height<\/p><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget your health certificate required for all first time dogs! We are unable to accept alternative forms of the health certificate.\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #af272b;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #af272b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LTDTC-Health-Certificate-Updated-3.3.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download one<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Health certificates are due to the registrar via email the week before classes start. <a href=\"mailto:ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com\">ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #d42020;\"><strong>Agility 3: Intermediate (several 8 week sessions are needed)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b>Description:<\/b><\/p><p>To begin working solely off leash on course and to learn to use handling techniques in longer sequences as well as learning intermediate handling techniques.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Completion of Agility 2 or similar previous agility experience with evaluation<\/li><li>Instructor approval<\/li><li>Dog\u2019s must be reliably under control of handler on and off leash<\/li><li>Ability to complete sequences of 5-7 obstacles consistently off leash<\/li><li>Ability to complete all obstacles consistently off leash<\/li><li>Ability to successfully complete front, rear, and blind crosses<\/li><li>Ability to lead out at start line varying distances<\/li><li>Understanding of handler\/dog communication<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Skills:<a href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/instructor-profiles\/betty-smith-mattie\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-103\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-273 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Betty-Smith-Mattie-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Betty-Smith-Mattie-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Betty-Smith-Mattie-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Betty-Smith-Mattie-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Betty-Smith-Mattie.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Set A:<\/p><ul><li>Sequences of 7-9 obstacles with side changes and weave poles (12 poles)<\/li><li>All work to be done off leash<\/li><li>Use of front, rear, and blind crosses in sequences<\/li><li>Work on understanding of commitment and timing of cues<\/li><li>Introduce concept of handling lines not obstacles<\/li><li>Work all contacts at full height<\/li><\/ul><p>Set B:<\/p><ul><li>Continue working on skills learned in Agility 2<\/li><li>Work on front, rear, and blind crosses adding distance<\/li><li>Work on wraps adding distance<\/li><li>Continue building drive<\/li><li>Continue work on handler\/dog communication<\/li><li>Continue work on commitment point and timing of cues<\/li><li>Introduce lateral lead outs<\/li><li>Work on sending and distance<\/li><li>Introduce back side sends<\/li><li>Introduce post turns<\/li><li>Reinforce handler\/dog communication<\/li><li>Work on body language (running silent)<\/li><li>Reinforce commitment and timing of cues<\/li><li>Work on pin wheels<\/li><li>Work on jump boxes<\/li><li>Work on serpentines and threadles<\/li><li>Work on obstacle discrimination<\/li><li>Work on varying dog strides<\/li><li>Expand weave entries to 45 degree angles of approach<\/li><li>Introduce running contacts (optional)<\/li><\/ul><p>Note: All jumps to be set at 1 height below dogs expected measured height. For dogs that are actively showing, the jumps may be set to full measured height with approval of instructor.<\/p><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget your health certificate required for all first time dogs! We are unable to accept alternative forms of the health certificate.\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #af272b;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #af272b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LTDTC-Health-Certificate-Updated-3.3.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download one<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Health certificates are due to the registrar via email the week before classes start. <a href=\"mailto:ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com\">ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #d42020;\"><strong>Agility 4: Advanced<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><b>Description:<\/b><\/p><p>To teach the handler and dog to work together as a team through more advanced course work and handling techniques and to prepare teams for all levels of competition.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Completion of Agility 3 or similar previous agility experience with evaluation<\/li><li>Instructor approval<\/li><li>Ability to complete a full course consistently off leash<\/li><li>Understanding of commitment and timing of cues<\/li><li>Ability to complete front, rear, and blind crosses in sequences<\/li><li>Ability to complete wraps with distance in sequences<\/li><li>Ability to send dog to an obstacle at a distance of at least 5 feet<\/li><li>Ability to complete a back side send<\/li><li>Ability to complete serpentines and threadles<\/li><li>Ability to hold a start line until released<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Skills:<a href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/member-spotlights\/gretzky-mach-2\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-245\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-245\" src=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gretzky-MACH-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gretzky-MACH-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gretzky-MACH-2-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gretzky-MACH-2-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gretzky-MACH-2.jpg 1069w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Set A:<\/p><ul><li>Sequences of 7-12 obstacles working advanced handling concepts<\/li><li>Utilize 12 weave poles<\/li><li>Work on handling lines instead of obstacles<\/li><\/ul><p>Set B:<\/p><ul><li>Continue to build drive<\/li><li>Continue work on handler\/dog communication<\/li><li>Continue work on commitment point and timing of cues<\/li><li>Continue working on skills learned in Agility 3<\/li><li>Learn advanced handling techniques:<ul><li>Ketschker<\/li><li>Forced Front Cross<\/li><li>German Turns<\/li><li>Human Arrow<\/li><li>Tandem Turn<\/li><li>Japanese Turn<\/li><li>Whiskey Cross<\/li><li>False Turn<\/li><li>Reverse Spin<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Work on speed through serpentines and threadles<\/li><li>Work on backside threadles<\/li><li>Expand weave entries to beyond 90 degree angles of approach<\/li><li>Work on layering<\/li><li>Work on distance handling<\/li><li>Work on proofing\/distractions in all obstacles<\/li><li>Work on different start line releases<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget your health certificate required for all first time dogs! We are unable to accept alternative forms of the health certificate.\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #af272b;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #af272b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ltdtc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/LTDTC-Health-Certificate-Updated-3.3.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download one<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Health certificates are due to the registrar via email the week before classes start. <a href=\"mailto:ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com\">ltdtc.registrar@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agility Classes &#8211; Six Levels of Training\u00a0 Foundation through Advanced\/Competition Video\u00a0of Agility Training Runs Training classes on Tuesday Nights: 6:00 pm: Agility Foundations6:00 pm: Agility 1 (Beginners)6:00 pm: Agility 2 (Advanced Beginners)7:00 pm: Agility 3 (Intermediate)8:00 pm: Agility 4 (Advanced\/Competition) Not all classes are offered every session. 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