AGILITY
Want to get out and have some fun with your dog? We specialize in helping dogs of all breeds and skill levels build confidence, improve physical fitness, and strengthen their bond with owners through fun and dynamic agility classes. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced handler, our tailored programs and experienced trainers ensure a rewarding experience for both you and your dog. Join us to enhance your dog’s agility skills in a positive and supportive environment!
Classes are held at our facility at 20 Upper Wellington St, Simcoe (Norfolk County)
Fungility
Our Fungility Drop-In Class is a fun, low-pressure agility experience for dogs and handlers of all skill levels! Designed to promote confidence, coordination, and bonding, this class offers a variety of agility obstacles like tunnels, jumps, A-Fame, teeter, and weave poles in a relaxed, playful environment. Unlike competitive agility, Fungility focuses on having fun and allowing your dog to explore at their own pace, with no pressure to perform perfectly. It’s a great way to introduce your dog to agility, provide mental and physical exercise, and socialize with other dogs and handlers. Whether you’re looking to build foundational agility skills or just enjoy an active, engaging experience with your dog, this drop-in class is all about fun and teamwork!
Cost: $35 plus HST for a 50 minute class
Upcoming Class dates
TBD – Fungility is on hold for now
Introduction to Agility Handling
Our Introduction to Agility Handling Skills class is designed to give you and your dog a solid foundation in the key techniques used in agility training. We will teach your dog proper striding to the jump to avoid knocked bars, forward drive to keep your dog looking ahead, wing wraps and taking the back side of the jump.
Whether you’re new to agility or looking to refine your skills, this course will help you develop the handling techniques needed to navigate agility courses with confidence and precision. Perfect for beginners and those looking to sharpen their handling abilities!
Curriculum
Week 1: Info day, Fitness, target plate
Week 2: Teaching your dog to jump independently (Forward Drive), sit/stays, “look forward cue”
Week 3: Hand Touch, Front and Blind Crosses
Week 4: Wing wraps
Week 5: Backsides
Week 6: How to walk a course and Graduation
Cost: $250 plus HST for 6 weeks of training
Upcoming Class dates
Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm
Level 1 Agility Handling
Our Level 1 Agility Handling course is for those who already have an agility foundation with their dog and have completed our Intro to Agility class. In our Level 1 Agility class we focus on introducing your dog to the tunnel, soft left and right cues, rear crosses and 2 other jump techniques; a threadle slice and a back side slice.
Curriculum
Week 1: Introducing Tunnel and continue working on Wing Wraps and Backsides (course)
Week 2: Soft Left and Right Cues out of Tunnel
Week 3: Rear Crosses out of Tunnel
Week 4: Threadle Slice
Week 5: Back Side Slice
Week 6: Course and Graduation
Cost: $250 plus HST for 6 weeks of training
Upcoming Class dates
TBD
Level 2 Agility Handling
Our Level 2 Agility Handling course is for those who already have a strong agility foundation with their dog and have completed our Level 1 Agility class. In our Level 2 Agility class we focus on introducing your dog to the weave poles and putting together a Speedstakes jumping course.
Curriculum
Week 1: Finding the entrance of the weave poles and Speedstake course
Week 2: Adding second set of weave poles and Speedstake course
Week 3: Continue working on 4 weave poles and Speedstake course
Week 4: Add Third set of weave poles (if clients are ready) and work on Jump to 2 weave poles (learning to find entrance during course)
Week 5: If clients ready straighten all weave poles and work on Jump to 4 weave poles
Week 6: Do Jumping course!!! And Graduation!
Cost: $250 plus HST for 6 weeks of training
Upcoming Class dates
Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:30pm
Facility Rental for Agility Practice
Our 2000 sq/ft facility is available to rent by the 1/2 hour and full hour for agility practice. Our equipment includes multiple jumps, tire jumps, weave poles and tunnels and we have heavy duty foam mat footing which is perfect for practice. See our Facility Page for more details!