Description Novice Lar Auxiliary Gym Instructor: Becky Bower of Paws Abilities Dog Training - www.PawsAbilitiesAgility.com No class November 26, 2014 Instructor - Becky Bower: Is the owner of Paws Abilities Dog Training near Kensington. She has been training dogs in some form since her days in her youth with 4-H. In 2004 while participating in an obedience class with her dog, Harley, they were introduced to Agility. In 2008 Becky and her husband, Craig, began training and competing in Agility with… Show more their two Cocker Spaniel rescue dogs, Harley and Bella. They have learned to work as a team with their dogs and have been steadily earning titles through Cpe, Canine Performance Events. With Beckys new addition, Mika, she is not only continuing in Agility but entering the world of conformation. Their use of positive training methods has been making a big difference in the ease of training and the overall demeanor of the dogs. To enter a Novice class your team must be able to navigate all pieces of equipment and be able to run them in a sequence. You must have a basic understanding of handling techniques. In Novice Classes attention is given to mastering your crosses, timing and footwork. We will start encouraging some distance between you and your dog. Getting your dog to move out ahead and away from you will save you many steps. As our dogs become confident moving away from us their speed will increase, making distance work necessary in order for the handler to keep up. The games of agility will be introduced and you will learn how to read a course map during these sessions. It is during the Novice Classes that you will begin to feel confident enough to enter a competition! Entrance Requirements: Completed Foundations / Beginner Obedience, Intro to Equipment and Intro to Courses or an equivalent. Equipment required: · Flat Buckle Collar · 6 Leash · Your dogs favorite treats. · A mat/rug large enough for your dog to lie on · A copy of your dogs current vaccinations. We will jump right into training so please bring all these items to the first class. Activity Dog Novice #4606.101 Price Standard charge: $70.00 Type Classes Meeting dates From October 29, 2014 to December 10, 2014 Each Wednesday from 6pm to 6:50pm Except the following dates: Wednesday,November 26, 2014 Meeting time 6pm to 6:50pm Activity Category Dog Obedience Registration dates Standard registration opens: Aug 20, 2014 9:00 Am Last day for standard registration: Dec 10, 2014 9:00 Am Internet registration opens: Aug 20, 2014 9:00 Am Last day for Internet registration: Dec 10, 2014 9:00 Am Status 8 openings remaining Gender Coed Location Lar Aux Gym at Lakes Area Recreation Center Season 2014 Fall Term
Show less