OSCD classes are held in an enclosed arena on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Many classes are filled before the new class schedule is posted. If you're interested in joining a class, contact the instructor to see about getting on the current waiting list.
Contact Heather or Tammy for more information and class availability.
TUESDAYS -
9am: Foundation with Heather - FULL
10am: Advanced with Heather - FULL
11am: Advanced with Heather - FULL
2pm: Intermediate with Tammy - FULL
4pm: Competiton with Tammy - FULL
5pm: Advanced with Tammy - FULL
6pm: Competiton with Tammy - FULL
7pm: Competition with Tammy - FULL
8pm: Beginning II with Tammy - FULL
WEDNESDAYS -
7:30pm: Competition Coursework with Heather - FULL
THURSDAYS* - (*This class is taught through Columbia Agility Team in Forest Grove and registration materials are available on the CAT website)
10am: Intermediate with Heather - FULL
Class Descriptions and Graduation/Assessment Requirements
FOUNDATION AGILITY - 8 weeks - $120:
Foundation involves no jumping or full height equipment and is recommended for dogs of any age from puppies to adults with no previous training experience required. Dogs must be well socialized and non-aggressive.
Emphasis in the Foundation class will be placed on building focus and enthusiasm while optimizing your dog for future success. Dogs and handlers will learn things like proper use of reward and play, how to teach behaviors, solid stays and recalls, body awareness, handling on the flat and working with distraction.
 Play anywhere, anytime
 Offers behaviors (knows how to learn)
 Comfortable with motion/sound (pushes down and gets on lowered teeter end)
 Stays with distraction
 Recalls with distraction
 "Go" (Sends through hoop away from handler)
 Runs with handler without jumping up or crossing in front or behind
 Front cross on flat/with obstacle
 Rear cross on flat/with obstacle
 Sits or downs on cue
 Basic 2o/2o contact behavior on flat board
 Runs lowered aframe/dogwalk
 Auto down on flat table
 Recall to heel
 Rear end awareness
 Comfortable with body handling
BEGINNING I - 8 weeks - $120:
For dogs and handlers with a good working relationship or handlers with prior agility experience, focus will be on developing fast, accurate, independent obstacle performance. Dogs must be physically mature and ready for full height obstacles and jumping.
Introduction to all pieces of equipment including:
 Full height jumping with proper jumping form (jumps/spreads/tire/broad jump) and recall to heel work
 Low height dogwalk and aframe with contact performance
 Able to find and drive through tunnel/chute in all configurations
 Confident at their level of teeter progression (not all dogs will be doing full height)
 Full height auto-down table at speed
 Understands how to drive independently through open set of 6 channel weaves
 Confident with short, simple (3-5 obstacle) sequencing exercises
 Uses proper warm up/cool down techniques and recognizes appropriate weight and fitness level for agility performance
BEGINNING II - 8 weeks - $120:
For dogs that have been exposed to all agility obstacles, focus will include refining obstacle performance, proofing and solidifying contact and weave performances, jumping exercises, and beginning sequencing.
Independent obstacle performance of all pieces of equipment in short sequences including:
 Full height jumping with proper jumping form (jumps/spreads/tire/broad jump) and recall to heel work through a variety of sequences
 Full height dogwalk, aframe and teeter with solid independent contact performance
 Able to find and drive through tunnel/chute in all configurations used in sequence
 Full height auto-down table at speed
 6 closed fully independent weavepoles
 Confident with short, simple sequencing exercises
 Can read and analyze course maps
INTERMEDIATE - 8 weeks - $120:
For dogs and handlers with solid obstacle performance, focus will be on mastering commonly seen sequencing challenges, speed drills, and problem solving.
 Fast, independent contact performance (aframe, teeter, dogwalk)
 Fast, independent weave performance (12 poles) from all angles
 Using consistent cues and body positioning in handling
 How/when to lead out and how to effectively run with your dog off the line
 Recognizing and using consistent handling for serpentines
 Obstacle discrimination (including tunnel entrance and contact/tunnel discriminations)
 Front cross/rear cross refinement
 Out/Distance work
 Pinwheels
 270/180s
 Straight lines (send ahead)
 Box work
 Proofing weave entries
 Knows how to walk and analyze course to achieve the best line for the dog
 Familiar with proper trial etiquette and procedures
ADVANCED - 8 weeks - $120:
 Full sequences
 Course analysis
 Advanced course challenges
 Exploring handling options
 Strategies to create the most efficient path
 Increasing speed and motivation
 Challenging the handler and dog to push beyond their comfort zone
 Agility game strategy
 Proofing contacts and weaves
"BACK TO BASICS" ADVANCED SKILL BUILDING - 8 Weeks - $120:
 Startline proofing exercises
 Table drills
 Weave drills
 Contact proofing
 Increasing speed and motivation
 Handling skill exercises
 Distance challenges
 Increasing independent obstacle performance
COMPETITION - Drop In - 4 Sessions $65:
 For dogs and handlers actively competing at the Masters/Excellent level
 Challenging full length standard and games courses
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