Curious about training your dog for agility? Want to know how to begin?

Given the high level of interest in Introductory Agility classes, Oriole Dog Training Club is offering Intro to Agility. Join us for this free workshop!

Oriole’s curriculum is designed to ensure that each training team is given the best chance to succeed in pursuit of their goals. To ensure this happens, we believe that all teams should have a firm grasp on basic training concepts and address any potential issues prior to beginning an agility journey. We believe agility excellence is a marathon, not a sprint!

To that end, a prerequisite for Foundation to Dog Sports (the first step in our agility journey) will be 1) successful completion of Basic Obedience OR 2) CGC title OR 3) successful evaluation of your dog at Intro to Agility Night (registration details below).

Proof of successful completion of any of these three prerequisite(s) must be provided at the time of the Winter Session registration. *NOTE—Successful evaluation at the Intro to Agility evening DOES NOT GUARANTEE a spot in upcoming session. Everyone must follow the registration protocol to sign up for upcoming classes.

During the Intro to Agility workshop, which is free to attend, we will cover:

• Information on ODTC

• An overview of what skills a dog needs to successfully participate in an agility class

• Different Agility organizations for which ODTC offers trials

• Agility Rules

• A demonstration of Agility

• Discussion of supplemental agility resources (Online, Books, Videos)

• Home Training Equipment

• Evaluation of dogs for placement into Foundations of Dog Sports (Max of 10). 

*NOTE—Successful evaluation at the Intro to Agility evening DOES NOT GUARANTEE a spot in upcoming session but will satisfy the requirement to sign up for any future Foundations class.

Again, there is no fee to attend. But we request you register in advance

Who Should Come?

• Anyone curious about doing agility at ODTC is welcome to come and audit (leave your dog at home).  
Register here:
Intro to Agility Night AUDIT ONLY

• Teams whose dogs have NOT completed Basic Obedience or a CGC and are considering registration for a future Foundations of Dog Sports at ODTC (bring your dog for evaluation-10 dog maximum).
Register here:
Intro to Agility Night EVALUATIONS

 

*NOTE—Successful evaluation at the Intro to Agility evening DOES NOT GUARANTEE a spot in upcoming session but will satisfy the requirement to sign up for any future Foundations class.

If you have questions about any of the above, please contact Cindy Deubler, ODTC Agility Training Director, at rosiepup@verizon.net.