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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULES

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Puppy Agility (for puppies 4-6 months old) Register Now!
Class Fee $55*
Course Length 4 Weeks
This class will focus on skills needed to succeed in future agility classes and competition. Handlers will work with their puppies learning focus, use of toy and food motivators, basic agility commands in addition to being exposed to puppy-size agility equipment. Buckle/snap collars and martingale collars with no hanging attachments and six-foot leads with no attachments are the only accepted equipment for this class.
NOTE: This class has been cancelled until the Fall. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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Level 1 Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Course Length 8 Weeks
This class covers dog and handler footwork, targeting, ground board work, start-line stays, off-lead recalls, attention, introductory jumping skills, basic turns and other preliminary skills. Dogs must have prior Puppy and/or Beginners Obedience training. We recommend training your dog on a martingale-style collar, which may be purchased on the first night of class.
| Level 1 Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
Thursday, June 5 Class Full |
7:30 |
Barb Lentz Monica Hendrickson |
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Level 2 Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Course Length 8 Weeks
This class is designed to expose you and your dog to the fundamentals of agility. Dogs must take Level 1 prior to taking this course or be evaluated by a SOTC instructor. Equipment learned will include the A-frame, Dog Walk, Teeter, Weave Poles, Open & Closed Tunnels, Table and various jumps. We will work on building your dog's confidence using AKC regulation obstacles. Work is done primarily on-lead using positive motivational techniques. Please see our Advancement Requirements for a detailed list of skills taught during this class and what is expected for advancement to the next level.
| Level 2 Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
| Thursday, June 26 |
8:30pm |
Monica Hendrickson Barb Lentz |
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Level 3 Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Course Length 8 Weeks
This course is designed to further develop your dog’s confidence on all obstacles and to set the groundwork for successful agility training. We will also work on fast, accurate contacts; developing proper jumping skills; sending to tunnels and the table; improving weave poles; and the basic obedience skills needed for success in agility. Dogs will begin off-leash work. This class should be repeated until you and your dog are ready for the skills taught in Level 4. Please see Advancement Requirements for a detailed list of skills taught during this class and what is expected for advancement to the next level.
| Level 3 Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
| This session has already begun. Our next session will begin in the fall. |
TBA |
TBA |
*For those students who are repeating Level 3.
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Level 4/5 Summer Session Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Course Length 8 Weeks
This special summer session is a combined class that will help you learn and then apply the basics of handling in agility. This class is open to those who are currently taking either Level 4 or Level 5 and want to continue over the summer. Please see Advancement Requirements for a detailed list of skills taught during this class and what is expected for advancement to the next level.
Level 4/5 Summer Session Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
| Monday, June 2 |
8:00 |
Mary Wright |

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Level 5 Register Now!
Class Fee $95*
Course Length 8 Weeks
This course continues to teach the essentials of handling your dog in agility. This class should be repeated until you and your dog are ready for the skills taught in Level 6. Please see Advancement Requirements for a detailed list of skills taught during this class and what is expected for advancement to the next level.
| Level 5 Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
| Our next session will begin in the fall. |
TBA |
Bonnie Scott |
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Level 6 Register Now!
Class Fee $85*
Course Length 7 Weeks
This ongoing class focuses on handling techniques and training exercises designed to help your dog to become competition-ready at the AKC Novice & Open levels or the equivalent. This class should be repeated until you and your dog are ready for the skills taught in Level 7. Please see Advancement Requirements for a detailed list of skills taught during this class and what is expected for advancement to the next level.
| Level 6 Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
| Our next session will begin in the fall. |
7:15-8:15pm |
Lisa Graham |
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Level 7 Register Now!
Class Fee $85*
Course Length 7 Weeks
This ongoing class focuses on handling techniques and training exercises designed for competing at the AKC Open and Excellent levels or the equivalent. Please see Advancement Requirements for a detailed list of skills taught during this class and what is expected for advancement to the next level.
| Level 7 Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
| Our next session will begin in the fall. |
7:15-8:15pm |
Lisa Graham |
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Advanced Handling Register Now!
Class Fee $65*
Course Length 4 Weeks
We are pleased to offer classes with Karen Holik 3-time AKC/USA World Team Member and 2-time winner of the 16-inch USDAS World Championship Steeplechase Event. Please see the Class Policies for more information.
We have a full roster for all working spots at this time. Please contact Kim Butler, our Agility Registrar, to have your name added to our waiting list.
| Advanced Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
| Our next session will begin in the fall. |
7:00-8:00pm |
Karen Holik |
| Our next session will begin in the fall. |
8:15-9:15pm |
Karen Holik |
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Special Session - Summer Run-Through Class Register Now!
Class Fee $55*
Course Length 5 Weeks
This class is for those who would like to continue training over the summer and are competing at the AKC Open and Excellent levels, or are currently taking Level 7. Each week, an Excellent-level nested course of 2-3 different options will be available. This class will be a continuation of the Level 7 skills and exercises. Multiple dogs are welcome, but will need to be rotated so that each handler has equal time on the field.
| Run Through Start Date |
Class Time |
Instructor |
Wednesdays
July 2, 16, 23, 30; August 6 |
7:30-9:00pm |
Lisa Graham |
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*Effective July 1, 2007, All Active SOTC Members will receive a $10 discount on each class.
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