	Agility

Check the Events page or the Home page for information on the upcoming Agility Trial at the Lynden, WA fairgrounds.

Classes Flyer

Agility is a FUN team sport involving a dog and a handler. It involves obstacles and a prescribed course and is a game of physical skill. It is a game where control and patience are needed and teamwork is paramount to success. Agility is a race against the clock, but accuracy is always the first requirement.

Agility requires the handler to direct the dog through a course set up by a judge. Obstacles include jumps, tunnels, contact obstacles, and weave poles. These test the dog’s versatile and agile nature.

Agility requires lots of training and there are a variety of levels of agility training at CDTA. Agility readiness introduces the dog and handler to the obstacles in the game. Each learns a little about what they are expected to do in their first steps toward becoming a team. Basic I and Basic II classes further develop the skills of handler and dog. Intermediate and Competition classes are designed to help the handler and dog fine tune the basics and work on developing more advanced skills.

Classes are 8 week sessions except as noted in the flyer. Classes are held in an indoor horse arena - Fully enclosed – Lights - Dirt floor – Plenty of parking at:

Canyon Creek Farms
4867 Everson-Goshen Road
Bellingham, WA

For information, contact Pattie Moon (360) 734-6192

Next classes begin November 8, 2007

Map of 4867 Everson Goshen Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226-8738

Flyer and registration information.

Class Levels:

	Agility Readiness,
	Basic Agility 1 & 2,
	Intermediate Agility 1 & 2,
	Competitive Agility (advanced)

Class fee: $85.00 for CDTA members, $95.00 for non-members unless otherwise indicated in flyer.

Dogs eligible to participate: Any dog, mix-breed or purebred, large or small, that is physically sound and non-aggressive to people and other dogs. Dogs 4 months of age and older may start in the Agility Readiness Class.

Dogs must be current on all vaccinations including Rabies.

Training methods are positive and motivational. Agility Readiness is a low-key, low-equipment introduction to all of the agility equipment. Handlers learn fundamental handling skills. Safety for the dog and the handler are stressed.

Basic, Intermediate and Advanced classes build upon this foundation, gradually challenging the dog and handlers, encouraging them to be successful and increase their skills. Students are prepared to compete in all venues.

Instructors: Pattie Moon and Mike Anderson

Open Practice

This is the opportunity for you to practice what you have learned in the classes! Handlers and dogs who have completed a Basic level class may attend.

Open Practice is scheduled for Thursday evenings following the class. Generally starting at 8:15 pm. and ending at 9:45 pm., Open Practice may include short exercises, quick games, and/or full length courses. Handlers are encouraged to adapt whatever is set up to suit their needs and those of their dogs. On Thursday nights where a class is not scheduled, Open Practice runs from 7:00 to 9:45 pm.

We do not hold Open Practice on Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, July 4th).

Open Practice fee per night:

CDTA member: $6.00 for one dog, $4.00 for each additional dog

Non-member - $10.00, $4.00 for each additional dog

For information, contact Pattie Moon (360) 734-6192 or Charity Marlin (360) 223-1151


This page was last updated March 01, 2007