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Beginner Dog Agility Training: Easy Exercises You Can Do at Home (FLEX) 7-11 y/o

Completed by 11 learners
Ages 7-11
Live Group Class
In this flex class, students will learn dog tricks and exercises that are not only useful for any beginner agility dog, but that are also fun and informative.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(29 reviews)

No live video meetings
5 weeks
1-8 learners per class

What's included

Homework
1-2 hours per week. For maximum success, students should take 5-10 minutes daily to practice the exercises learned in this class.
Assessment
Students must post videos of their training progress (1-2 minutes each exercise) for review. I will review the videos and give feedback on how to proceed next in their training. Each student and dog will advance at different speeds and levels, and that is absolutely normal. Assessment is more so based on how the exercise is implemented and completed, than the actual results. Technique is key!

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Taking this four session class is a perfect way to get a taste of the sport of agility and the training required. All of the exercises require no equipment, or equipment you can easily find at home. These exercises are beneficial for anyone wanting to start doing agility, or for anyone who wants to spend more time and strengthen the bond with their dog. In addition to the many exercises that the students will learn and practice with their dog, they will also be introduced to the sport of dog agility, benefits of training your dog, and proper training methods. 

The exercises in this class are fun, simple, and useful in our day-to-day lives. For example, an exercise that we will work on weekly in this class will be the "sit stay" command. We will progress your dog's "sit stay" by doing fun exercises and challenges. "Sit stays" are crucial to the sport of agility, and is incredibly useful in real life too. 

Other exercises and tricks include collar grabs, hand/target touches, right/left spins, box work, acceleration/deceleration games, taking jumps, and circle work. Each of these will be explained in its most simple sense, followed by ways to further challenge and improve your dog. Most importantly, our goal is to have fun and bond with your dog! 

The exercises will be taught using videos and written instructions. The instructional videos/lessons will be posted on a weekly basis. Each video will be around 30-50 minutes long. The assessments and challenges will be assigned and due before the next lesson. 

Each week, students will be required to post or send me videos of their progress (1-2 minutes max for each exercise). I will review the videos and give feedback. Discussions and questions will be encouraged.

Here is a schedule for the class. 

Week 1
Discussion: Introduction to agility
New exercises: 
1.	Sit stay 1
2.	Collar grab 1
3.	Hand touch 1
4.	Right/left spins 1
5.	Circle work 1
Homework/Challenge

Week 2 
Discussion: agility terms
New exercises: 
1.	Sit stay 2
2.	Collar grab & hand touch 2
3.	Hand/target touch 2
4.	Right/left spins 2
5.	Circle work 2
Homework/Challenge

Week 3
Discussion: agility terms 2
New exercises: 
1.	Sit stay 3
2.	Hand/target touch 3
3.	Right/left spins 3
4.	"Go!"
5.	Body awareness - box work
Homework/Challenge

Week 4
Discussion: agility organizations and events
New exercises: 
1.	Right/left spins 4
2.	Hand/target touch 4
3.	Acceleration/deceleration games 1
4.	Body awareness - jump bar
5.	Jump
Homework/Challenge

Week 5
recap and conclusion

Learning Goals

Students will bond with their dog through multiple exercises and trick learning. The exercises are also useful for day-to-day activities and making your dog more safe and responsive. Students will also improve their understanding of the sport of dog agility.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
An adult should be around during dog training to supervise. This keeps the student and the dog safe.
Supply List
- A dog! Age doesn’t matter. A dog can always learn new things.
- Yummy treats! I typically use high-value treats like cheese, hot dogs, freeze-dried meats, cooked chicken, etc. 
- Their favorite toy(s).
- A box, about the size of the dog.
- A jump. It could made out of a broomstick, or in my case, a hockey stick! 
- A leash (optional). 6 feet is typical.
- A fun positive attitude! Dogs can sometimes be frustrating to work with. This makes success even more rewarding in the end!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
4.9
29reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I train two miniature poodles in obedience, trick learning, recall training, and the sport of dog agility. Both my dogs compete in the sport of agility.

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