Agility Classes – Beginner to Advanced

Beginner Agility Classes

Beginning agility introduces handlers and their dogs to the exciting sport of dog agility. Classes are offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We ask that you enroll your dog in a WLAOTC Novice Obedience class if you have not already completed one. Your dog should be at least one year old and be able to Sit, Down, Come, and Stay on command.

We typically add new beginner classes twice a year (for each day of classes) and enrollment is limited. Priority is given to active club members and current and former WLAOTC students. To join the Agility Notification List please register here: Agility Notification Form.  

Intermediate – Advanced Agility Classes

As beginner teams gain the skills to navigate courses and safely use the equipment, the instructor will move them into more advanced classes when appropriate.

WLAOTC occasionally has space that becomes available in our more advanced agility classes for dogs and handlers with previous experience. We welcome students from other programs, although consent of the trainer is required.

If you would like to be considered for an open space, please fill out the Agility Notification Form.

Agility Class Guidelines

• Class fees need to be paid by the second class of the session.
• Please be on time and ready to go at the beginning of class.
• Dogs are required to be in crates or X-pens when not in the ring and on leash between the ring and crate.
• Participants in the first class of the day will help set up equipment. Participants in the last class will help put away equipment.
• Between runs, all handlers will help reset the course. (for example, jump bars)

Dog Safety Policy

For the benefit of all of our dogs and humans, we have implemented the following WLAOTC Dog Safety Policy. If you have any questions or concerns after reading the policy, please email us at wlaotc@wlaotc.com.

FOR ALL CLASSES: Unless you are actively running the course, dogs must be leashed and held by a person, placed inside a crate or in an Xpen during class time. Tying dogs to fences, benches, stakes or the like is not allowed.