Agility
Agility is a fast growing worldwide sport for dogs and their owners. First developed in England in 1978 as a spectator sport, it has grown to encompass a world wide following with competitions being held in Europe, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Dog agility training increases a dog's overall fitness, flexibility and its awareness and responsiveness to its handler. Agility equipment and courses are designed to emphasize the specific skills of balancing, flexing, jumping and tunneling. The combination of a fast pace, athletic challenge, strategy and teamwork are the hallmarks of agility. Training for agility is not only fun, but it also produces an enthusiasm and bond between dog and handler that is transferred to other competitive training such as obedience and confirmation.
All breeds of dogs can enjoy agility. Both the very large and very small breeds, pure breeds and mixed breeds, can participate and compete. The only requirement is a physically sound dog with a handler who is willing to have a goodtime while training.
The NNKC has offered Agility classes since the fall of 2001. We currently offer Levels 1, 2, 3 and advanced & competition classes in the spring and fall of each calendar year. We are proud of our agility team club members who have earned Agility Novice Titles with United Kennel Club & look forward to continuing to work with our agility teams.
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Agility Dogs at Work ~ Photos from Spring Agility Classes
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Fall 2008 Class Schedule
$40/club members $80.00/non members
Participation is by pre-registration only ~ Class number is limited
All Registration Must Be Complete by August 28, 2008
The Club has a permanent agility ring located at WatersEdge Labradors Training Grounds at Browns Store, close to Heathsville.
Classes are held outdoors. Directions to the training grounds can be found by clicking on link below.
AGILITY LEVEL 1: Classes Begin September 15th ~ Fall Session is 8 weeks
This is an introduction to non-moving obstacles. Some off lead control, handling techniques & jumping concepts. Focus is on CONFIDENCE. Non-Aggressive Dogs only will be allowed in Class. Pre-screening & orientation for Level I participants is required and will be held the first week.
Mondays 5:00 – 6:30 pm Pre-screening ~ September 15th at 5 pm
Saturdays 1:00 – 2:30 pm Pre-screening ~ September 20th at 1:00 pm.
The Following Classes Begin September 15th~ Fall Session is 7 Weeks
AGILITY LEVEL 2:
This is a continuation of LEVEL 1. Dogs will be introduced to “moving” obstacles as well as some “off leash” work. Focus is on building CONFIDENCE ENTHUSIASM & CONTROL.
Mondays 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm
AGILITY LEVEL 3:
This is a continuation of Level 2. Dogs must have Completed Level 2 or its equivalent. Focus is on dog and handler teamwork. *OFF LEAD* control is Necessary for this class.
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
ADVANCED AGILITY: (with Instructor Permission)
For dogs and handlers who have completed a Level 3 Class or its equivalent. Focus will be on refining the Dog and handler working as a team.
Wednesdays 6:00 –7:00 pm
COMPETITION AGILITY:
For dogs and Handlers preparing for competition who have successfully completed Advanced Level Classes.
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:00 pm
For more information contact Agility Co Chairs:
Betsy Newsome 804 580 0319 myirish2@aol.com
Gwen Keane 804 436 2766 Isadorariver@verizon.net
Click here for registration form
Please send in separate form for each dog