Class name:     Novice Competition Agility

Target dogs and age range:     For dogs and handlers preparing or currently competing at the Novice level AND permission of the instructor. Dogs must be at least one year of age.

Goals:

To introduce and improve handling such as front cross, rear cross, blind cross, and v-sets.

To increase dog’s skills on equipment, start-line stays, and comfort with distractions in the ring.

Familiarization with AKC rules.

Prerequisites:

Promotion requirements:

completion of Novice title

handler and dog familiar with various handling moves such as front cross, rear cross, blind cross, v-sets.

permission of instructor

Class size, duration :     Limited to 8 teams per one-hour class, 8 week series.

Publications for instructor guidance:     Course Design by Stuart Mah (published by Clean Run), Clean Run Magazine, Clean Run Book of Agility Games.

Skills covered in class:

Front pivoting cross, blind front cross, rear cross, rear cross on the flat, v-set, preventing off-courses, fast sits/downs on table, consistent contact performance, smooth, clear communication from handler to dog.

Obstacles:     All AKC regulation obstacles