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Agility classes

Beginner agility

New to agility? Start here.

A six-week class for dogs and handlers just starting out. Your dog should be at least six months old, comfortable around other dogs and people, and motivated by a treat or a toy — that's the only experience required.

What you'll work on:

  • Focus on you, even with distractions nearby

  • A first introduction to jumping

  • A first introduction to agility equipment

Agility asks for trust before it asks for speed. Most of this class is spent building the partnership that makes the obstacles possible later — not running a course yet, just learning to read each other.

Urban Pooch Sport Annex

5401 North Wolcott Avenue

Chicago, IL

 

agility 2

For teams who've done this before — continuing with the same dog, or starting over with a new one.

A six-week class for dogs and handlers with some agility background. Skills build on what Beginner Agility covers: more sequencing, more obstacles, and cues that work at a distance.

What you'll work on:

  • Holding focus on you at greater distance and more distraction

  • Linking obstacles into short sequences

  • Directional handling cues — sending your dog ahead, calling them to you mid-course

Age requirement: dogs over six months.

Urban Pooch Sport Annex

5401 North Wolcott Avenue

Chicago, IL