Speedoggie August 2019 Online Class Schedule

Weave Entries and Beyond!

Rock Solid Weave Pole Entries (Part I)

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 and weight shift to accuracy and precision in real world situations, and much, much, more. The 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. 

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 a 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: 4 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)

Start Date: August 6, 2019

Equipment needed:

4, 6 or 12 weavepoles

Space needed:

Average living room size

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Beyond Rock Solid Weave Pole Entries (Part II)

This class is a follow up class to the Rock Solid Weavepole Entry Class. It is recommended (but not required) that participants in this class complete Part I of this series. 

In this class we focus on building the skills we developed in Part I of this series 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. 

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: 4 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)

Start Date: August 6, 2019

Equipment needed:

6 or 12 weavepoles, 2 jumps, table/platform

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Really Reliable Release Cues

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.

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 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: 4 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)

Start Date: August 6, 2019

Equipment needed:

Jump

Space needed:

Average living room size

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Online Course Structure:

-These online classes are each 4 weeks long and are each held as separate Facebook Groups. 
-All participants need to be members of Facebook to participate 

-Video lessons are posted each week 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

Registration & Payment:

-Send registration request via email (SpeedoggieAgility@me.com) CLICK HERE TO EMAIL 
You will be given more details on how to send payment when you register for class.

Cost:

Each 4 week class session is $100. 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, and 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.