Offerings

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Please be sure to see our Training Policies.

Obedience

Advanced Basic Obedience is for the puppies and dogs that have completed all of the basic obedience skills. This class will continue on with a more in-depth introduction to advances basic obedience commends, also continue with socialization.

Prerequisite: Basic Obedience or approval by the instructor.

Instructor: Lori Chambers

When: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. (February 16, 23, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 12)

Cost: $80 / 8 weeks

Session: February-April 2012

Enrollment: Applications and Payment due February 2, 2012

Advanced Obedience for Show Ring is for the handler and dog who have been introduced to control and Novice Obedience for the SHOW RING. In this class we will work with handler and dogs that would like to expand their refinement of performance with obedience skills for the show ring.

Prerequisite: Basic Obedience or approval by the instructor.

Instructor: Lori Chambers

When: Thursdays 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. (February 16, 23, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 12)

Cost: $80 / 8 weeks

Session: February-April 2012

Enrollment: Applications and Payment due February 2, 2012

Basic Obedience is for all age puppies and dogs. We emphasize on the benefits of early socialization and focus on puppy issues. We will work on basic commands.
**To Move on to the Advances Basic Obedience class you most have completed ALL OF THE BASIC SKILLS.

Instructor: Lori Chambers

When: Thursdays 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (February 16, 23, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 12)

Cost: $80 / 8 weeks

Session: February-April 2012

Enrollment: Applications and Payment due February 2, 2012

Competition Level Agility

AKC Agility Prep Level 2 - Class to emphasize handling skills and drills with courseork that emphasizes flowing courses performed primarily in extension. Not limited to, but particularly appropriate for, AKC-only focused students Novice through Excellent A.

Instructor: Cindy Deubler and Sally Zinkhan

When: Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. (February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18,25)

Cost: $200 / 10 weeks

Session: Feb-Apr 2012

Enrollment:Applications due February 17.
Classes will only be available to those who have attended class already. If any openings become available, we will post them.

Beginner/Foundation Skills - Class for dogs and handlers new to agility. Introduction to obstacles and handling maneuvers in a safe and fun manner. Teach focus and attention, obedience and other skills necessary to play agility. Dogs must be at least six months old.

Instructor: Bridget McKnight

When: Fridays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (January 20th, 27th, February 10th, 17th)

Cost: $100

For more information: Please email Briget at eggroo@gmail.com to have your name put on a class list. Your spot is not held until your payment is received. Payment due by August 19th. You may either bring payment to your current class (please put in an envelope with your name on it and what class you are signing up for) or mail payment tome at…
         Bridget McKnight
         13331 Old Annapolis Road
         Mt Airy MD 21771
Please make checks payable to Dogstar, LLC. If you have not already done so, please include a signed waiver which can be printed from www.dogstar-agility.com.

Intermediate Agility is for the graduates of the Introduction to Agility students. The Intermediate class will build on the foundation skills and equipment knowledge that was developed in the Introduction Class. We will increase and solidify the dog's confidence on the contact obstacles and introduce methods for "getting the contacts". We will be weening the dogs over to 100% off leash for exercises and increasing the working distance between the dog and handler. The Dogs will be sequencing several obstacles together and the handlers will be taught basic handling techniques to use for communicating with the dog. Various methods for successful weave pole completion will be integrated weekly. Typically the dogs get faster and the challenges and fun increase!

Prerequisite:Dog and handler must have completed a basic obedience class, recommend dogs be at lease 1 year old.

Instructor: Sally Zinkhan

When: Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays

Cost: 6 weeks, $110.00, class size limited to 6 dog/handler teams

For More Information:contact Sally at shortdogz3@gmail.com

Intermediate Handling/Foundation Skills - This class is for dogs perfecting their obstacle performance skills and putting together small sequences. We will be focusing on handling skills, contacts and weaves. Motivation, focus and attention, obedience, self-control and other skills necessary to play agility will also be high priority.

Instructor: Bridget McKnight

When: Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. (January 20th, 27th, February 10th, 17th)

Cost: $100

Introduction to Agility is an introduction of all of the agility equipment including tunnels & jumps, A Frame, Dog Walk, Teeter Totter and more over a 6 week period. This class is geared for the dog enthusiast who wants to find something different and fun to do with their dog as well as a release for some energy! The instructor will teach the handler how to assist the dog to complete the obstacles safely while having tons of fun too! Positive reinforcement techniques including using treats and toys for rewards is strongly encouraged. This class is a great confidence builder for not so confident or timid dog. This class has proven to strengthen the existing bond between dog and handler. You will be amazed at what your dog can do!

Prerequisite:Dog and handler must have completed a basic obedience class, recommend dogs be at lease 1 year old.

Instructor: Sally Zinkhan

When: Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays

Cost: 6 weeks, $110.00, class size limited to 6 dog/handler teams

For More Information:contact Sally at shortdogz3@gmail.com

Masters Handling - This class is open to dogs currently competing. Challenges for every dog and handler team. Work on perfecting timing and execution of handling cues. Proof obstacle performance and learn to find the best path through a course for you and your dog. Class limited to five dogs.

Instructor: Bridget McKnight

When: Fridays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (January 20th, 27th, February 10th, 17th)
Fridays 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. (January 20th, 27th, February 10th, 17th)

Cost: $100

Novice Handling and Foundation Skills - This class is for green dogs beginning their trialing careers. Perfect and proof obstacle performance while learning new ways to handle challenges on course. Focus on timing, execution, and course strategy.

Instructor: Bridget McKnight

Pre-requisites: Full height contact equipment, straight or open channel weaves.

When: Fridays 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. (January 20th, 27th, February 10th, 17th)

Cost: $100

USDAA Prep Level 3 - Weekly drills and coursework for Masters Challenge level handler and dog skills. Not limited to, but particularly appropriate for, USDAA-focused Advanced and Masters-level students.

Instructor: Janet Gauntt

When: Wednesdays 8:30-9:45 p.m. (February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18,25)

Cost: $200 / 10 weeks

Session: Feb-Apr 2012

Enrollment: Applications due February 17.
Classes will only be available to those who have attended class already. If any openings become available, we will post them.

USDAA Prep Level 2 - Class emphasizes advanced handler and dog skills by focusing on sequences containing extension, collection, discrimination and obstacle proofing. Introduces foundation work for masters challenge level classes. Not limited to, but particulary appropriate for, USDAA-focused Starters and Advanced-level students.

Instructor: Janet Gauntt and Cindy Deubler

When: Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. (February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18,25)

Cost: $200 / 10 weeks

Session: Feb-Apr 2012

Enrollment: Applications due February 17.
Classes will only be available to those who have attended class already. If any openings become available, we will post them.

Private Lessons

Instructor: Donna Brown

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays

For more information: contact Donna at agilebc.corgi@gmail.com

Instructor:Bridget McKnight

When: June 13, July 11, August 8

For more information: contact Briget at eggroo@gmail.com