Improved Contact Performances for the New Year!

Speedoggie/Total Team Conditioning For Consistant Contact Performances 2019

Is your dog jumping off the contacts? 

Stopping at the top of the A Frame to ‘admire the view’? 

Inching/creeping down the contact planks? 

Using the table as a springboard? 

The skills taught in this class will help you teach your dog a more consistant and reliable contact end performance. The exercises covered in the class focus on building greater generalization skills to your performance so your dog will be able to apply what they learn in practice to the competition environment. This class also covers common mistakes made in contact end position training as well as individual team problem solving. This class is designed for all size and breeds of dogs. 

End position skills and functional fitness exercises that do not need to be taught on actual contact equipment can greatly improve your dog’s ability to perform contacts quickly, accurately and consistently. Practicing your dogs contact performance position away from competition equipment allows you to disconnect any stress and/or confusion your dog may have during the learning phases of your training, away from the competition equipment. Once the contact end position is perfected, the behavior can be easily be transferred to the contact equipment. 

In this class we not only work on building the physical strength and conditioning for achieving your preferred contact performance but we also offer training tips on how to use these exercises to aid in your dog’s generalization of these skills to the actual contact equipment. 

This class is open to all levels. No equipment is required and props can be made out of household items. All exercises can be performed in the size of an average living room (carpet or anti slip mat/yoga mat is recommended for traction). 

All Speedoggie/Total Team online classes feature:

- Downloadable written instructions and FAQs for each lesson

- Step-by-step explanations of each weeks exercises

- Video demo including slow motion and screen capture to show details

- Easy to follow critique of homework videos for all working participants

This class is 4 weeks long and starts on January 7th 2019

Cost:$100 (all course materials are available in read only format for a full year after the classroom closes)

To Register please email: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com with your name and your dogs name. You will receive a confirmation email in return with payment information and how to get signed up to the class page. 

This is a Facebook class, so you need to be a member of Facebook to participate. 

For more information on this class and/or to register contact: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

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Chris Ott

click HERE for my bio

2 NEW ONLINE CLASSES STARTING NOVEMBER 27TH!

Agility Toolbox Series: Really Reliable Release Cues

Start line stays, stopped contacts and table performances all have one thing in common and that is the dog should hold position until released. Regardless of what your preferred position and release cues are, this class will help you develop and strengthen you and your dogs performance with simple exercise and fun games that are easily taught and practiced even in the smallest of training spaces.

Tired of babysitting your dogs stay performance or worse yet, faulting an otherwise beautiful run do to a self released start line, contact or table performance? If so then this class is for you!

Whether your just beginning your training or are already in competition, having a reliable stay is paramount to your ability to handle effectively. This 4 week class will show you fun and creative ways to work on your release cues without harsh corrections or having to walk your dog off of a course (ie “the walk of shame”) because they self released from a stay. This class will help you create a fun and upbeat learning environment for you and your dog to learn in. Also, since this is an online class you are free to work each weeks lessons when its convenient to your schedule. 

Each week new lessons will be posted to the group. A video demonstration and a PDF with written details, as well as training tips and suggestions are included with each weeks class installment. Participants are encouraged to post their own training videos for review and to use the discussion forum to ask training questions and/or discuss any issues that arise. The materials in this classroom will remain available to all participants for one year after the end of the session (in read-only format). Pre-course materials include tips for online learning as well as forms you can print out to document your training so you can track your progress.

FMI & Registration: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

This class is 4 weeks long and starts on November 27th, 2018.

Cost:$100

Payable online via Zelle, ApplePay, Messenger Pay, PayPal or by check. You will be given more details on where to send payment when you register for class.

This is a Facebook class, so you need to be a member of Facebook to participate. 

ALSO STARTING THIS MONTH

Agility Toolbox Series: Rock Solid Weave Pole Entries 

Regardless of what style weave poles you have to work with (2x2, regulation poles, channels, weave-a-matics, etc) or how large your working space is (exercises in this class can be done in the size of an average living room space), if reliable and independent weave entries are what your looking for then this class is perfect for you and your teammate. 

Whether your just beginning your weave pole training or your already competing at the higher levels, developing reliable weave entries is a must have skill for every team. This 4 week class will show you fun and creative ways to work on weave entries without having to put the dogs thru endless repetition. 

Each week new lessons will be posted to the group. A video demonstration and a PDF with written details for each weeks lesson as well as some training tips. Participants are encouraged to post their own training videos for review and to use the discussion forum to ask training questions and/or discuss any issues that arise. The materials in this classroom will remain available to all participants for one year after the end of the session (in read-only format). Pre-course materials include tips for online learning as well as forms you can print out to document your training so you can track your progress.

FMI & Registration: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

This class is 4 weeks long and starts on November 27th, 2018.

Cost:$100

Payable online via Zelle, ApplePay, Messenger Pay, PayPal or by check. You will be given more details on where to send payment when you register for class.

This is a Facebook class, so you need to be a member of Facebook to participate. 

New Session of Agility Classes in Robbinsville NJ Open For Registration

The new session of Agility Classes at Tail Waggin’ Events in Robbinsville, NJ (www.tailwagginevents.com) are open for registration. 

All classes are held outdoors (weather permitting) on a fully fenced, lighted, 100' x 100’ grass field. The facility provides water and baby pools for the dogs to cool of in, and indoor bathroom facility, plenty of parking close to the ring to work out of your car if you prefer as well as shaded parking in warmer weather, and ample mowed areas to walk and exercise your dogs. 

Starting Date for all classes: Tuesday October 20th 2018. 

FMI and/or to sign up for any of these classes contact: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

Speedoggie Fall Training Schedule at Tail Waggin’ Events in Robbinsville:

6:30-7:30 Young Dog Agility Foundation Class

Whether your starting off a new puppy or young dog or revisiting foundation skills with an adult dog, this class is for dogs off all ages. The focus of this class is to develop strong, reliable equipment skills. 

Class Limit: 7

Cost: $175

Start Date: Tuesday October 20th 2018. 

7:45-8:45 Sequence and Handling Class

In this class we focus on handling choices and techniques (side and directional changes, etc) as well as where and when to use them. 

Class Limit: 7

Cost: $175

Start Date: Tuesday October 20th 2018. 

Private Instruction:

1 hour, 3/4 hour and 1/2 hour private lessons available at this location. FMI: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

Instructor Bios are available here: http://speedoggie.blogspot.com/2017/05/chris-ott-bio.html

NEW CLASS: Online Therapeutic Fitness Course for Dogs

Power

Speed

Flexibility

This exciting new class starts October 8th. The classroom has already been opened with bonus pre-class materials so sign up today!

Exercises in this class are designed by top Veterinarian Rehabilitation Specialists.

This class starts this MONDAY. The classroom has already been opened with bonus pre-class materials so sign up today!

The time to teach your dogs rehabilitation exercises is when they are healthy and uninjured. Not only will this class help condition and strengthen your dog for improved performance, they can also help to prevent future injury. All the exercises in this class are used for warm up and cool down routines for training and competition as well.

This is a 4 week online Facebook class containing demo videos and written detailed explanations of every exercise. The classroom and all of its materials will remain available to all participants for one full year after the completion of class (in read only format). All class members can post their own practice videos for critique as well as participant in all discussions. This class is designed for any size, age, and breed of dog. This class uses no special equipment. We focus not only on the details of exercises themselves but also on the importance of correct body position, placement and timing of rewards, and breed/size specific and handler specific needs. 

The goal of this class is to train yourself and your dog how to perform these exercises on a non injured, physically sound dog so you can develop a technique that is safe and controlled.  Rehabilitating your dog back from an injury is complicated enough without having to deal with the stress of trying to teach yourself and your dog some new skill. Training new physical exercises while dealing with a dog who could be uncomfortable, off loading, or guarding pain, can complicate your dog’s recovery. The time to teach these kinds of rehabilitation exercises to your dog is when they are sound and healthy and before they are injured. After taking this class if your dog was to ever needs to rehabilitate from an injury you and he will already know how to perform many of the most common rehabilitation exercises.

Start Date: October 8, 2018

Length of Course: 4 Week Facebook Class (Class page with all course material and videos available in read only format to participants for one year after completion of class)

Instructor: Chris Ott - Bio: http://speedoggie.blogspot.com/2017/05/chris-ott-bio.html

Cost: $100

FMI/Registration: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

DOG FALLING OFF DOGWALK!!!!

Luckily the dog was not injured from this fall.

BUT, now that I have your attention….

Canine Therapeutic Fitness Online Course

Don’t wait until your dog has been diagnosed with an injury to teach them the exercises most often used in rehabilitation by top Veterinarian Specialists.

Rehabilitating your dog back from an injury is complicated enough without having to deal with the stress of trying to teach yourself and your dog some new skill. Training new physical exercises while dealing with a dog who could be uncomfortable, off loading, or guarding pain, can complicate your dog’s recovery. The time to teach these kinds of rehabilitation exercises to your dog is when they are sound and healthy and before they are injured. Not only do these exercises help condition and strengthen your dog to help prevent injury but they are also useful for warm up and cool down routines for training and competition. And of course, if your dog ever needs to rehabilitate from an injury, he will already know how to perform many of the most common rehabilitation exercises. Oh and for what its worth, the dog in the photo above was trained in these exercises all of his life. Which is most likely why he was not injured from this fall off the dogwalk. 

In this 4 week online Facebook class we will cover some of the most common conditioning/rehabilitation exercises used today. The goal of this class is to train yourself and your dog how to perform these exercises on a non injured, physically sound dog so you can develop a technique that is safe and controlled. We focus not only on the details of exercises themselves but also on the importance of correct body position, placement and timing of rewards, and breed/size specific and handler specific needs. 

This class is designed for any size, age, and breed of dog. This class uses no special equipment. Each exercise is explained from beginning thru advanced stages.

Start Date: October 8, 2018

Length of Course: 4 Week Facebook Class (Class page with all course material and videos available in read only format to participants for one year after completion of class)

Instructor: Chris Ott - Bio: http://speedoggie.blogspot.com/2017/05/chris-ott-bio.html

Cost: $100

FMI/Registration: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

Speedoggie Fall Training Schedule at Tail Waggin’ Events in Robbinsville, NJ

Speedoggie Agility Training (www.speedoggie.com)

is happy to announce our new fall class schedule

at Tail Waggin’ Events in Robbinsville, NJ (www.tailwagginevents.com).

All classes are held outdoors (weather permitting) on a fully fenced, lighted, 100' x 100’ grass field. The facility provides water and baby pools for the dogs to cool of in, and indoor bathroom facility, plenty of parking close to the ring to work out of your car if you prefer as well as shaded parking in warmer weather, and ample mowed areas to walk and exercise your dogs. 

Starting Date for all group classes: Tuesday September 4th 2018 and run for 6 weeks

FMI and/or to sign up for any of these classes contact: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

Agility Field

Dog Walking Paths

Parking Area

Speedoggie Fall Training Schedule

at Tail Waggin’ Events in Robbinsville NJ:

5:30pm-6:30pm Young Dog Agility Foundation Class

Whether your starting off a new puppy or young dog or revisiting foundation skills with an adult dog, this class is for dogs off all ages. The focus of this class is to develop strong, reliable equipment skills. The class is taught by two instructors. Students are divided into groups according to size and experience. Each groups works equal time with each instructor each week. 

Class Limit: 8 (2 instructors: Chris Ott and Janet Weyers)

Cost: $175

Start Date: Sept 4, 2018

6:45pm-7:45pm Handling Techniques, Application and Sequencing Class

In this class we focus on handling techniques (side and directional changes, etc) as well as where and when to use them. Teams in this class will be doing short sequences and handling skills drills. The class is taught by two instructors. Students are divided into groups according to size and experience. Each groups works equal time with each instructor each week. 

Class Limit: 8 (2 instructors: Chris Ott and Janet Weyers)

Cost: $175

Start Date: Sept 4, 2018

8:00pm-9:00pm Course Work Class

In this class we work full courses focusing on handling choices, timing and execution. Courses are designed by Janet Weyers (a UKI Agility Judge and student of Speedoggie for close to 20 years!) with many of the course challenges inspired by Chris Ott (an international agility competitor and national agility champion who has been training and competing with dogs for close to 40 years). Our design focus will be on safe, legally spaced (for large and small dogs), flowing and exciting courses that represent challenges seen in USDAA, UKI and AKC. This class is taught by one instructor and limited to a small class size.

Class Limit: 6 (1 instructor: Chris Ott)

Cost: $175

Start Date: Sept 4, 2018

Private Instruction:

1 hour, 3/4 hour and 1/2 hour private lessons available at this location. FMI: SpeedoggieAgility@me.com

Instructor Bios are available here:

Chris Ott: http://speedoggie.blogspot.com/2017/05/chris-ott-bio.html

Janet Weyers: https://flyinghighagility.com

New Winter Classes ONLINE at Agility University!!!

Agility Toolbox: Rock Solid Weave Pole Entries

Unique and fun skill games that you can practice in small spaces to improve your dog’s weave pole entry success. From deceleration and weight shift to body bending and aim accuracy, entering weave poles at speed can be a big challenge to any dog. This class is designed to teach you the tools necessary to train your dog to have rock solid weave entries in a fun and motivating environment. 

Whether your just beginning your weave pole sequencing or your already competing at the higher levels, mastering weave entries at speed is a must have skill for every team. In this class we discuss fun and creative ways to work on the weave entries without having to put the dogs thru endless repetition. 

The exercises in this class can be done with any type of weave pole (competition standard poles, weave-a-matics, channel poles, 2x2, etc). Dogs participating in this class should already know to weave between the poles and be food and/or toy motivated. This class is only focusing on the “entry” to the poles. 

Click HERE FMI and Registration Page 

http://www.agility-u.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=271&virtuemart_category_id=27&Itemid=289

Agility Toolbox: Handling To Improve Jumping Success. 

Does your dog knock bars? Could your handling be part of the problem? In this class we focus on you the handler and what you can do to help your dog keep their bars up and make fluid, efficient turns. This class will show you in detail the proper placement and timing of the basic handling skills in easy to set up sequences that also help improve your dogs jumping mechanics at the same time as we train the handler how to negotiate those turns.

This class will also discuss in detail how your reward placement and timing plays an important role in keeping the bars up. Detailed video and still frames from the videos with markups showing each detail discussed in the weekly lessons.

This class is perfect for all teams of any age and competition level. Puppy and young dogs will keep bars low and competition teams can work at whatever height they are comfortable at. 

Click HERE FMI and Registration Page

http://www.agility-u.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=270&virtuemart_category_id=27&Itemid=289