Sirius Dog Agility: Classes

We offer classes in agility for all levels from beginner to advanced. Class are offered four nights a week. There are also a limited number of day classes. All levels are not offered every night. We train using positive methods incorporating the clicker in training. The clicker allows the owners to shape their dogs behaviors which helps create a thinking motivated dog. We encourage the use of toys and treats as you and your canine partner learn together. NEW BEGINNER AGILITY CLASS NOW FORMING! NEW BEGINNER CLICKER CLASS STARTING SOON! Barbara Jones will be having a Beginner Clicker class on Monday nights at 7:00. The class will be limited in size and will be held in the upstairs training room at Sirius. This is not an agility class but will start to prepare your dog for learning some of the skills he will need once you start training for agility. This class would be a wonderful class for puppies but is also open to older dogs if people want to learn about using the clicker in training their dog. Clicker training is a fun and very effective way to train your dog. In this class you use a small metal and plastic device called a clicker to produce a consistent, distinct sound to signal to your dog that his action has earned him a treat. Your dog will become very involved in the training process with clicker training as he tries to figure what he can do to make you click and give him a treat. Clicker training focuses on building a relationship between you and your dog that is based on trust, partnership and reward. CONTACT THE CLASS SCHEDULER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EITHER OF THESE CLASSES

Class Info:		Getting Into a Class: You must e-mail the Class Scheduler with your name and a contact telephone number so that she can call you. We cannot put you on a list or into a class without talking to you first. Accepted into a Class: If you have not e-mailed the class scheduler, you must do that first. After you speak with her and are accepted into a class, you must complete the New Student eRegistration Form. Current Student: Complete the Current Student eRegistration Form.
Fee:		The fee is $140 for one dog and $130 each for two or more dogs. The classes will run in eight week sessions, one hour per week.
Wait List:		Please e-mail the Class Scheduler to get on a waiting list so we can let you know when a new class will be forming.
Questions:		For a list of the most common asked questions on agility and classes, please visit our FAQ page.
Beginners:		New Beginner level classes are scheduled when there is space and a day available. New students should e-mail the Class Scheduler with their their name and phone number so that we can talk to you about getting on a waiting list. The Beginner class starts with an Intro to the Clicker so you can learn skills that you will need in the beginning agility training class.
Prior Training:		If you and your dog have previous agility training, we require that you meet with us for an evaluation to determine the appropriate class level for you and your dog. On some occasions private lessons may be needed in order to assure you will fit into the class appropriate for you and your dog's training and skill level.
Private Lessons:		We also offer private lessons. Please contact the training center and request who you would like to have a private with and we will have that instructor call you back.