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. Current Class Schedule - Class Descriptions 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 Beginning I Beginning II Intermediate Advanced "Back to Basics" Advanced Skill Building Competition  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