Pawsitive Partners Dog Training Center

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We offer classes for dogs and handlers of all ages and skill levels. Our trainers are trained and certified. All use positive motivational techniques based on animal behavioral research and best practices.

Begin with a Beginner agility class. Then advance to a Novice class. If you are already competing in agility, enroll in one of our advanced classes for dogs competing at the open or excellent level. If you prefer team sports, try a class in fly ball (a four dog team relay event).

Beginner I Agility


Over 6 months All vaccinations Vet certification as able to participate in agility	You and your dog will learn basic agility skills. Dogs will be introduced to contact obstacles, and develop foundation agility skills to have fun with and/or compete in this dog sport.

Beginner II Agility


Over 12 months All vaccinations Vet certification as able to participate in agility	You and your dog will continue to develop basic agility skills. Dogs will expand their skills on contact obstacles and be introduced to jumps. Dogs will learn to negotiate a sequence of 3 – 5 jumps/obstacles.

Novice


Dogs must be comfortable on all contact obstacles and over jumps.	Dogs and handlers will continue to improve their agility skills and speed. Dogs will learn to negotiate a novice competition length course.

Open/Advanced Agility


Dogs must be competing at open/advanced level or have the skills to compete at this level.	Dogs and handlers will perfect and expand their skills.

Excellent/Masters/Elite Agility


Dogs must be competing at the excellent/masters or elite level or have the skills to complete at this level.	Instruction in the class will be shared by the participants. Each week a different participant will prepare a skill building course and/or exercises.