12:00pm: Beginner-Novice Skills

Enrollment opens on Wednesday 12/11, at 8:00am on a first come, first serve basis.  If you can attend this next session (and I hope you can!) please email Anne no later than Friday morning 12/13/24, ideally sooner in case the class you want fills up.

This class is for dogs and handlers newer to the fun sport of agility, are able to be off-leash and focused on their handler, and have an understanding of jumps, tunnels, contact obstacles and are beginning to sequence 12 weave poles. We will continue to work the obstacles individually, making sure that your dogs feel confident on the equipment and have the correct performance. Plan on rewarding often, bring toys that you can hide treats in, and tug toys as well.

Class arrival time: 11:45am

Dates for the 5-class session – please note these on your calendar: December 15, 22   January 5, 19, 26

Skip Date (No Classes) on December 29, January 12

In the event that a class is canceled, the make-up date will be February 2nd

Cost per dog for the session: $125/GVDC members, $150/non-GVDC members (please bring cash or a check for the cost of the full session to the first class)

*GVDC Membership Information: https://www.goletavalleydogclub.org/about/
*All classes take place at Girsh Park in Goleta, behind Costco:  https://www.goletavalleydogclub.org/practices/
*Payment for the class session is due on the first day of the session, checks are made out to “GVDC”
*Dogs showing aggression towards people or other dogs will be asked to leave

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Our Class Policies and Protocols: Please Read All of the Information Below Carefully.
1) Anne’s Sunday Agility classes will be limited to 8 working teams per class.
2) Crates/Ex-Pens are required for the classes at 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm; Strongly encouraged for 1:30 & 2:45pm
3) Please bring shade, water, treats, toys, and dog poop bags for your use while at the park
4) Please do not attend GVDC classes/events if you are not feeling well or if you or any immediate family members are exhibiting signs of COVID-19, RSV, the flu, etc.

*Per GVDC club policy, dogs in Agility classes must not be aggressive towards other dogs or people, and under control of their handler at all times.*

For all Agility Classes, please bring with you each week: Your dog on a flat buckle collar or front-clip harness. Bring a variety of delicious meaty treats for your dog, water and a bowl, a chair for yourself, shade for your dog, clicker, 4 or 6 foot leash (no flexi’s please), and ideally a crate or pen for your dog.  Please bring a toy or two that your dog really enjoys, to use as a reward throughout the class.