Agility is a sport for both purebred and mixed breed dogs.  While we will be training on AKC equipment with a focus on AKC rules, there are organizations such as USDAA, NADAC and UKC that also welcome both pure breed and mixed breed dogs.  If you are interested in either of the latter organizations, please let us know and we will help you train for their competitions.  (Pedigree also sponsors a competition that welcomes both pure and mixed breeds.)  You and your dog can also  enjoy the sport of Agility without competing, as pets benefit from spending quality time with their owners and everyone can gain from the exercise, fun and companionship that Agility provides.

Your instructors are Jean Crouthamel and Clyde Klosson.  Jean is a member of USDAA and has been doing agility since 1997.  She is actively competing with three dogs at the Masters level in gamblers, pair relay, jumpers & snookers. All three of Jean's dogs are rescues, and each has presented totally different training challenges.  Jean trains her dogs and teaches using the positive motivation technique, utilizing food and toys as rewards.  Her dogs are:

• a 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier named Bandit MAD, JM, PD3

• a 7 year old Sheltie named Casey, MAD, JM 

• a 4 year old Border Collie named Zen MAD, SM, JM, GM.

Jean has competed on several different dog agility masters teams.  She qualified for team finals in 1999 and 2000; and in 2002 she qualified with two different teams with her newest dog, Zen.  She placed 6th in Round 2 of the Grand Prix Super Regional in 2002, which gave her a bye into the semi-final round at the finals in Texas.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Your dog will be introduced to all Novice level AKC equipment.  Because there will be  some off lead work, your  dog must be controllable around other dogs and people.  We encourage our students to take obedience classes while learning agility as obedience training enhances your dog's opportunities for success in agility.

Continue work with AKC agility equipment.  Build the dog's confidence in performing all obstacles safely at full  height.  Emphasis will be placed on safe execution of contact obstacles, sequence work, weave poles and continued practice in off-side handling as well as advanced handling techniques.  This class is for dogs who have completed an Introduction to Agility course.

FEES

$90 for a 6 week course.  Pre-registration is required as class size will be limited.  Please check off the desired class(es) on the Agility Class Application.  There will be no make-ups or carry-overs for missed agility unless a class is postponed by the instructor.

TRAINING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please bring water and an ample supply of your dog's favorite training treats, preferably cut into small pieces -- and/or a favorite small, non-squeaky toy that may also be used for motivation.

For more information regarding classes or starting times, contact:

Jean Crouthamel

610-434-8382  or  (215) 538-1803