Available Classes

This agility class builds off our “Novice Handling class” to teach students longer sequences (8-15 obstacles) with increased difficultly. In this class teams will run sequences commonly seen in all levels of agility competition. Focus will be on learning the dog line, choosing the fastest path, and building obstacle commitment.

In this class we will continue building the foundation skills started in level one and start short sequences to build responsiveness, focus, and handling skills. This class is currently using a “group format” so that two dog/handler teams will be in the ring at once.

This class is suitable for  dogs who have completed Foundations 1 and are capable of doing short jump/tunnel sequences or have instructor approval.

This class is for those just starting out in the sport of Agility who have sensitive, reactive, or fearful dogs. In this class teams will work one at a time in a safe and non-distracting envrioment to learn all about agility!

This foundation class covers all obstacle and handling skills needed for success in agility. Teams will learn fundamental games for proper jump performance, confident contact behaviors, independent weave pole performance, and ring readiness.

This class is suitable for puppies who are at least 6 months old or have instructor approval.

This class is on-going so that you can join at anytime!

This “class” meets once a week and allows YOU to train without an instructor at Dog Gone Fun. Like a fun match, in this class, a course will be set up that you could run or you can use your time to train any skill.

This class is suitable for dogs who can safely preform all obstacles

Blind crosses are a type of handling technique where the handler moves ahead of the dog to preform a side change. Blind crosses have many benefits to both ends of the leash.

In this course teams will Learn all the steps for truly confident, independent backsides! Teams will cover shaping, adding the 3 DS, proofing, and how to start incorporating backsides into coursework!

In this class teams will work on building a solid understanding of the weaves and contacts. Once teams have a solid criteria we will add distractions, proofing, and commonly seen challenges in competition.

This “class” meets once a week and allows YOU to train without an instructor at Dog Gone Fun. Like a fun match, in this class, a course will be set up that you could run or you can use your time to train any skill.

This class is suitable for dogs who can safely preform all obstacles

Build Confidence and speed by teaching dogs when to work away from you! Learn the keys to easily ace FAST & gamblers courses, How to send while supporting the dogs natural line, and when/where/how to deliver reinforcement effectively.

Does your dog love running, jumping, and playing? Do you want something FUN to do with your dog? Have you heard about the exciting sport of dog agility but not sure if you want to compete? In our Fun-dations class we will learn all the basics of the sport and more while taking the competitive edge out of the game. This classes main focus is for you and your dog is to have the most fun possible without the stress of competition, but still learning basic obstacles and handling skills needed to succeed. This class is perfect for teams just looking to run for fun or those starting out with their dog, but it will also prepare you for an agility Foundations class if you decide to compete!

This class is appropriate for senior dogs as well!  Safety and a Lot Of Fun are key elements.

In this class teams will run full courses that are commonly seen in high level competition. In this class teams will focus most on reading lines and perfecting handling.

This course is suitable for teams who are competing at a masters level or who have instructor approval.

This 8-week course covers all the elements REQUIRED for Fantastic jump skills. Perfect for green dogs looking to build proper jump skills from the start and dogs who need help on a element of jumping. The working teams will learn Canine fitness foundations, one jump skills and jump grid skills such as use of the target, Take off point, collection, dog and handler starting positions, problem solving ideas, proofing techniques, and adding handler motion.

NOTE: Dogs must be done growing, so either considered mature in age or growth plates confirmed closed. Handlers should have a good understanding of shaping.

Price working teams $250 Auditing $105

In this Master Handling for Agility class teams will run full courses that are commonly seen in the master and premier level of agility competition. In this class the students will learn how to read lines and perfecting handling to continuing improving in agility competitions!

This course is suitable for teams who are competing at a masters level or who have DGF instructor approval.

Speed building class!!!

Do you ever wish your dog was faster? Want to be a team instead of a cheerleader? Does your Dog run fast in training only to slow down at competitions? Does your dog love Agility or do they see it as work? In this 6 week class teams will learn skills for building confidence, Drive, value for Jumps, independence, obstacle focus, and a variety of fun games to make them LOVE agility and get them sprinting around the course! This class is also perfect for dogs just starting sequencing or who need more distance, obstacle obstacle focus, and jump skills.

In this on-going course teams will learn Jump commitment, value for the bars, driving lines, Front crosses, Blind crosses, rear crosses, pinwheels, 180s, Driving circles, forward and lateral sends, serps, forced fronts, backsides, and more!!

This is the perfect class for teams who need to learn Handling, dogs who need to build confidence, teams getting ready to show, and dogs who need jump commitment and value for the bar.

This Agility class was made just for senior dogs who loved agility in their youth or who want to learn a cool new hobby! Safety is the top priority with this class. Dogs will play on our indoor turf arena with maximum cushion, Jump low bars or jump bumps, go through tunnels, and do short sequences. Keeping aging dogs active has many physical & psychological benefits and we are so excited to give them a safe indoor activity!

Super Foundations is the perfect class for young dogs with Experienced Handlers who have big goals. This class will teach teams the skills required to compete at the highest levels of competition. Handlers must have previous experience.

What Cross Where?!

Teams will focus on perfecting various turns and crosses in short sequences such as the front cross, rear cross , blind crosses, forced front, German turn, k-turn, lap turns and more! We will also discuss where each cross should and should not be used ??