What is Disc?
Disc is a fun way to enjoy being with your dog. Throwing discs for your dog to catch at a variety of distances and in a variety of style is what it is all about. Disc is a wonderful way to play and compete with your dog. It is truly a team sport.
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Introduction to Disc
This class will start from the very beginning of safe, disc sports with your dog. We’ll
cover throwing, conditioning and the focus will be primarily UpDog Challenge
competitions. You don’t need to want to compete, there are few UpDog game events
locally, but playing with your dog with frisbees is a lot of fun even without competing.
- Throwing
- Conditioning
- Drive and Retrieve – the dog’s desire to go get the disc and bring it back
- Mechanics of Toss and Fetch ex. training the dog to go around you to face
the thrown disc - The dog’s understanding of multiple discs and multiple placements
- Trouble shooting: what quirky things dogs do…
Classes
Prerequisites: This class is designed for all age handlers (less than 18 years old with permission. Dogs must be old and fit enough for strenuous physical activity. Dogs need to know all the basic skills and be able to work and stay with their handlers off leash and in a class with other dogs and people nearby. Dogs should be able to remain in a crate while other dogs or their handler are working.
All of our classes meet once a week for 8 weeks/classes and cost $130 for all 8 classes. This class will meet Monday afternoons at 3:30 pm at the Agility Center, 5750 Elmwood Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46203. Call for more information.
How to enroll in the class
- Enroll and pay online
- Download, print and complete the enrollment form
- Mail it to us among with a check for the class fees
- Or bring the enrollment form and check to 575 Main Street, Beech Grove. If no one is there, drop your envelope in the mail slot on your right just inside the door underneath the window.
- Please contact us at 317-787-4500 (preferred) or through our website
to hear about your choices of start dates for the class you want. - Dogs/handlers are enrolled on a first received basis
- Confirmations will be emailed close to the start date of the class
Directions
- Agility Training Center
- 5750 Elmwood Court, Indianapolis, IN 46203
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