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Agility III
Class is structured for those interested in formal Agility
competition or for those currently competing.
- Classes are an hour long and run for 6 weeks (consult class
calendar for dates of classes)
Prerequisites:
- For dogs at least 1 year of age (or permission from an
instructor if younger)
- Successful completion of Agility II and/or
instructor approval
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This class covers intermediate/advanced handling techniques--
honing the teamwork between dog and handler.
- Increased distance and directional handling
- Distance Challenge (the Gamble)
- Layering
- Course walking, planning and memorization strategies
- Optimized handling for the specific dog/handler team
- Complex courses
- Critique of handling choices
- Traps and problem solving
- Specific venue rules-- avoiding common faults
- Steps to enter and compete in a trial
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