Open for Registration 

Agility Class with Andrew Tickle 

MACH7 PACH Skyrocket's Cyrene Song MXG2 MJC2 MXP4 MXPB MJP5 MJPS PAX XF T2B

MACH4 Skiboo's Fearlessly Flying Freyja MXB2 MJB2 T2B2

MACH2 Skiboos Rapidly Rasing Ragnar MXS MJG MFS TQX T2B3

Private Lessons with Andy

Contact Andy for more information at tickledogtraining@gmail.com


Agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the country—and for good reason. It’s incredible exercise for both you and your dog, and it forges an even deeper relationship between you. Plus, it’s exhilarating to watch as your dog nimbly and quickly crawls through tunnels, weaves around poles, and leaps through tires!

 

Andy will be offering multiple levels of Agility from Beginner to Competition

 


Introduction to Dog Agility 1

Jumps and Tunnels and a Table 

In our entry-level class, we'll give you and your dog a sampling of the exciting world of agility competition. In this series of classes dogs will learn how to perform a variety of jumps, tunnels and an agility table as well as how to take directions from their humans. Humans will learn about some of the major aspects of dog agility, how to help their dog learn the agility obstacles and how to guide their dog through a series of those obstacles. Some other essential skills for agility - come when called, sit, stay, go around things, human and dog body awareness, - will also be covered. (Also, humans will learn how you can train your dog at home with common household items.) The bond between you and your dog will grow deeper as you learn these basics together. 

Tuesdays at 

Time: 6.30 pm 

Class dates:  Jan. 14,21,28 and Feb. 4,11,18, 2025

Weaves and Jumps

This class will focus on a variety of short handling sequences and weave pole entrance and independent weaving.

 

Thursdays at 

Time: 12.00 pm

Class dates: 

 Jan 16,23,30 and Feb. 6,13,20, 2025

Intermediate Agility - Agility 3 -

 

After completing our intro classes (or if you have had some prior agility class experience and
with instructor permission) you can take agility to the next level. In this class We will continue
with learning the obstacles – continuing with the major contact obstacles: Dog Walk, A frame, and Teeter.

We’ll work on your handling and training skills by putting together a short sequences of agility obstacles and help you understand how to navigate through them. The bond between
you and your dog will grow even more as your team learns these more complex sequences.

Prerequisite: 

Completion of both Intro to Agility: Jumps and Tunnels and Intro to Agility

 

Tuesdays at 

Time: 3.30 pm

Class dates:  Jan. 14,21,28 and Feb. 4,11,18, 2025

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Thursdays at 

Time: 10.30 am

Class dates: 

Class Dates: Jan 16,23,30 and Feb. 6,13,20, 2025

Agility Skills

Lines and Leads (handling skills and course analysis)

 

Tuesday class  –  open to all levels if some prior training)

 

What You Should Consider About “Leads” in Agility .

To effectively navigate an agility course, it is important for a dog to be well-trained in executing the obstacles and responding to the handler’s cues. Moreover, the clarity and timing of these directions can greatly enhance the dog's performance. Handlers benefit from various factors when developing their handling plans, and one important consideration is understanding the lead the dog will be on at each stage of the course. Handlers who possess a deep understanding of leads often find themselves at an advantage compared to those who may not be as familiar with this concept.

Tuesdays at 

Time: 5 pm

Class dates:  Jan 14,21,28, and Feb. 4,11,18, 2025