Classes

    Sno-King offers classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights in the Clearview

    area. Our equipment is sturdy, safe and competition quality. Our instructors are

    experienced at competition and instruction. Sno-King's approach is to train well-rounded

    agility enthusiasts, concentrating not only on training the dog and handler, but also on the

    rules, ring procedures, and course and equipment set-up. Our goal is to make sure that

    all of our students are well prepared for the different types of agility competition currently

    being held in our area.

    We enjoy a wide variety of pure and mixed breeds, and large and small dogs in our

    classes. We offer all levels of instruction, from introductory to advanced competition.

    Whether you want to just have fun with your dog or you are interested in serious

    competition - our classes are for you.

   Requirements

    To begin, dogs must be:

    •    At least 6 months old for Foundation Skills

    •    At least 12 months old for all other classes

    •    Physically and mentally sound

    •    Current on all vaccinations (have a vaccination certificate)

    •    Controllable off leash

    •    Capable of a good "stay" or "wait" command

    •    Non-aggressive toward people and other dogs (dogs showing aggression will be

                                      asked to leave without refund of fees)

About the Instructors

Sno-King instructors are all experienced dog trainers and agility competitors. Before becoming an instructor, an individual is required to:

• Complete an agility title on at least one dog

• Successfully assist at one or more classes at the level they will be teaching

All of our instructors are currently competing with their dog(s) in one or more of the organizations that hold agility trials in this area. They are familiar with the rules and nuances of the various organizations, and can help you prepare your dog to compete. We do not advocate one organization over another and are happy to help our students prepare for whatever type of agility in which they wish to participate.

Classes are six week sessions and the fee is $80 for non-club members and $60 for active members.

2008 Class Schedule

Classes Offered

Please see the class brochure for more details.  Advancement through the class levels is based on the dog and handler's progress rather than the completion of a specific amount of time. Except at the Foundation Skills level, the usual course is to remain at the same level for several sessions.  Classes offered and times change session to session, please contact Bev Wallace (425-481-7915) for schedule details.

• Foundation Skills (Beginners)
  Introduction to the concepts of agility. Dog & handler will learn to work together as a team, with the dog learning to focus attention on and take direction from the handler. Scaled down versions of obstacles are used to allow dogs to learn necessary skills without the worry of the height of full-sized equipment. There is no jumping in this class. Emphasis is on positive training and the use of clicker to shape behaviors. No clicker experience is necessary.

• Advanced Beginners
  Dog & handler will be introduced to all basic agility equipment with an emphasis on correct performance.

• Intermediate I, II, & III
  Continued work on perfecting obstacle performance. Beginning course work - obstacle discrimination and sequencing. Emphasis is on dog & handler working as a team in an agility setting. All work will be done off leash.

• Advanced
  For dogs preparing to compete or actually in competition. Emphasis is on control and handling technique. Introduction to competition, including rules, procedures and strategies for all standard and non-standard classes.

• Competition
  For dogs competing, or ready to compete, at the Open/Advanced level or above. Emphasis is on handling techniques, strategies and becoming a strong competitive team.

To Sign Up

Please contact Bev Wallace (425-481-7915) to confirm the times of the specific classes, the days and times change from session to session.  You can also contact Bev Wallace (425-481-7915) for more information about Sno-King classes or to arrange an observation.

You may download the enrollment application/brochure provided here in Word format.

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Updated: February 22, 2008