These Are The Last Class Sessions for 2019!
All Classes Start October 1st!
For the October/November class session we have extended all our online classes to 8 weeks! Lessons are posted every two weeks and you have a full two weeks to practice, post your practice videos and get individual coaching that is specific to you and your dog. As always, participants have access too all coaching reviews and advice for entire class, as well as participate in all group discussions.
These classes are all held on Facebook, each classroom is a private Facebook page that you will have access to for a full 6 months (in read only format) after the completion of the course.
All classes are limited so register early to assure a working spot.
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ROCK SOLID WEAVEPOLE ENTRIES
Accuracy • Consistency • Speed
Whether you are just beginning your weave pole sequencing or you are already competing at the highest levels, mastering independent weave entries at speed is a must have skill for every team! In this class you will learn fun and creative ways to work on independent weave entries without having to put your dogs through endless repetitions.
This class teaches, in detail, a unique and fun skill game that you can practice in small spaces that will improve your dog’s weave pole entry success! Class covers everything from forward focus, speed and weight shift to accuracy and precision in real world situations, and much, much, more. The class is the first in a series of classes to teach you the tools necessary to train your dog to have rock solid weaves in a fun and motivating environment. This class also covers in detail the best ways to reward your dog for the behavior you are asking. Timing of rewards and cues, placement of rewards and the rate of your reinforcement are critical when striving for fast, independent weavepoles.
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 have an understanding of how to weave between poles. Beginner dogs are welcome and exercises can be adapted to training poles (open/offset). To get the most out of the class your dog should be food and/or toy motivated.
Class Length: 8 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
Equipment needed: 4, 6 or 12 weavepoles
Space needed: Average living room size
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"WEAVE'EM ALL!"
PREVENTING WEAVEPOLE POP OUTS
Independent, Accurate, Consistent
and Fast Weavepoles... All 12 of Them!
This class is a follow up class to the Rock Solid Weavepole Entries. It is recommended (but not required) that participants in this class complete Part I of this series.
In this class we will present upbeat and innovative skills exercises designed to fix weave pole pop out problems as well as improve you and your dog’s overall weave pole performance success. The class covers everything you need to help your dog complete the all the weave poles quickly and accurately, independent of your handling position and in distracting situations.This class also covers in detail the best ways to reward your dog for the behavior you are asking. Timing of rewards and cues, placement of rewards and the rate of your reinforcement are critical when striving for fast, independent weavepoles.
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 have a basic understanding of how to weave. Beginner dogs are welcome as exercises can be adapted to training poles (open/offset). To get the most out of the class your dog should be food and/or toy motivated.
Class Length: 8 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
Equipment needed: 12 weave poles. Many exercises can be adapted to 6 poles if a full set of 12 is not available. Winged jumps and a tunnel are used in the demonstration videos but substitutions of common household items can be used as a substitute.
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BEYOND ROCK SOLID
WEAVEPOLE ENTRIES
Independence • Confidence • Focus
This class is a follow up class to the Rock Solid Weavepole Entries and Weave'em All! Preventing Weavepole Pop Out Classes. It is recommended (but not required) that participants in this class complete Part I & II of this series.
In this class we are focusing on the weave entries and exits, as well as taking those skills and sequencing the entry at speed from other obstacles, focusing on solid collection skills for the at speed challenges. This class also covers in detail the best ways to reward your dog for the behavior you are asking. Timing of rewards and cues, placement of rewards and the rate of your reinforcement are critical when striving for fast, independent weavepoles. depende
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 have an understanding of how to weave between 6-12 poles. Beginner dogs are welcome and exercises can be adapted to training poles (open/offset). To get the most out of the class your dog should be food and/or toy motivated.
Class Length: 8 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
Equipment needed: 6 or 12 weavepoles, 2 jumps, table/platform
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REALLY RELIABLE RELEASE CUES
Confident • Motivated • Consistent
Tired of babysitting your dogs stay performance or worse yet, faulting an otherwise beautiful run do to a self released start line, early contact release or exiting the table before the end of the count? If so then this class is for you!
Start lines, contact releases 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.This class also covers in detail the best ways to reward your dog for the behavior you are asking. Timing of rewards and cues, placement of rewards and the rate of your reinforcement are critical when striving for consistent results.
Whether your just beginning your training or are already in competition, having a reliable stay is paramount to your ability to handle effectively. This class is back by popular demand and will instruct you on fun and creative ways to work on your release cues without harsh corrections or having to walk your dog off of a course because they self released from a stay. This class will help you create an upbeat learning environment for you and your dog to work in. Also, since this is an online class you are free to work each weeks lessons when its convenient to your schedule.
Class Length: 8 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
Equipment needed: 1 Jump
Space needed: Average living room size
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Online Course Structure
-These online classes are each 8 weeks long and are each held as separate Facebook Groups.
-All participants need to be members of Facebook to participate
-Video lessons are posted every 2 weeks on Tuesdays
-PDF Downloadable written instructions and FAQs accompany each lesson video
-Open class discussion for all participants
-Participants can work at their own pace and have the option of posting homework videos for review and coaching advice
Registration & Payment
Registration: Send request via email (SpeedoggieAgility@me.com) CLICK HERE TO EMAIL . All classes are limited so register early to assure a working spot.
You will be given more details on how to send payment when you register for class.
Cost: Each 8 week class session is $175. Payable online via Zelle, ApplePay, Messenger Pay, PayPal or by check.
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Chris Ott is an international level dog agility competitor, trainer, coach, animal and athlete Reiki Practitioner as well as a GJP (Global Judging Program) Affiliate Judge with 35 years experience competing in dog sports. Her achievements include: Multi year USA/AKC World Agility Team Member, USA/AKC European Agility Open Team Member, Cynosport World Steeplechase Champion, Guinness World Record Holder for Dog Weaving, and Multi Year European Agility Junior Agility Team Coach. Chris is also one of the top breeders of performance border collies in the world with multiple dogs of her breeding being selected to represent their countries at FCI, IFCS, WAO, AKC, and Crufts Championships.
