Almost any dog can compete in agility regardless of breed or mixture. All classes stress the importance of keeping the activity fun and rewarding for the dog, and likewise for the handler. The outcome is an advanced level of communication with the dog using verbal commands, hand signals, and body cues.
Our agility classes are geared to prepare you and your dog for eventual competition. But, if you just want a fun activity to do with your dog, check out an agility class. Your dog should know the basics of obedience, or have gone through a Puppy Kindergarten class.
Contact: Please go to the Contact Us page, Class Instructors, for answers to your questions about each specific class.
Sign Up: Please go to the Downloads page, Registration Forms, to download a form to sign up for a class.
Name: Agility Boot Camp (ABC)
Ages: 7+ months of age
Length: 7 Weeks
Price: $55*
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience Class
Description: This class has been developed to enrich the bond between dog and handler. It builds teamwork by completing maneuvers on agility equipment and it also teaches fun training exercises to gain your puppy's trust and attention.
Notes: Watch for summertime outdoor classes!
*Summer classes are $60, which includes a $5 User Fee to the Grand Forks Park District for the use of their facilities.
Name: Foundation Agility I
Ages: 9 months of age or older
Length: 7 Weeks
Price: $65*
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: Agility Boot Camp (ABC) Class
Description: This class introduces the handler and dog to all of the agility equipment. Safety and proper performance of the equipment is stressed.
Notes: Watch for summertime outdoor classes!
*Summer classes are $70, which includes a $5 User Fee to the Grand Forks Park District for the use of their facilities.
Name: Foundation Agility II
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: 7 Weeks
Price: $65*
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed a Foundation Agility I class.
Description: This class picks up where FA I left off, and begins to sequence obstacles together and introduces a variety of handling techniques.
Notes: Watch for summertime outdoor classes!
*Summer classes are $70, which includes a $5 User Fee to the Grand Forks Park District for the use of their facilities.
Name: Foundation Agility III
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: 7 Weeks
Price: $65*
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed a Foundation Agility II class.
Description: This class combines more equipment into longer sequences which challenges the handler to learn more advanced handling skills and the dog to maintain accuracy on the equipment.
Notes: Watch for summertime outdoor classes!
*Summer classes are $70, which includes a $5 User Fee to the Grand Forks Park District for the use of their facilities.
Name: Skills Agility
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: 7 Weeks
Price: $65
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: (Contact your Instructor)
Description: This class provides students with instruction on signaling for certain moves on a difficult course, how to read a competitive course map, and how to execute the competitive course. The handler and dog will develop confidence, stamina and become a team. Full competitive course set-up will be emphasized.
Notes: Watch for summertime outdoor classes!
Name: Competitive Agility
Ages: (Contact your Instructor)
Length: 7 Weeks
Price: $65
Location: GFKC Training Center - East Grand Forks
Prerequisite: (Contact your instructor)
Description: Class/practice sessions provide participants with a chance to practice more difficult courses as would be experienced at a sanctioned Agility Trial.
Notes: Watch for summertime outdoor classes!
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