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AGILITY
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Note: Canine Manners (or similar background) is a prerequisite for Beginner Agility.
Beginner Agility
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Tuesday 5pm
Every new sport, for fun or competition, has a start - and for dog agility, the Beginner Agility class is the exciting introduction to where it all begins! Here, canine and human students will learn the concepts of agility training and handling in a fun and rewarding environment. In the Beginner Agility class, dogs must work nearby other dog/handlers, and this requires that the dog has had basic obedience or manners training as a prerequisite. Dogs will learn how to shape and perform obstacles safely, with both the dog and handler learning to work together as a team. Dog/handler teams will increase connection and a dog’s confidence. Lessons may include crate training, body awareness, and targeting, and also introductory use of equipment: jumps (low or no bars), tunnels, plus contact equipment including the dog walk, and more. By the end of the Beginner Agility session, teams should have a sit/stay and consistent targeting behavior.
Prerequisite: Canine Manners or Control Unleashed class at Kruisin' Kanines or similar basic training, puppy class, or obedience background. Dogs should be proficient with basic commands. Teams must be able to work reliably and safely off-leash for brief periods of time. Teams should have a positive attitude and be prepared to practice some skills at home.
Six-week session starting Fall 2026.
Class dates may be adjusted due to extreme weather. Your instructor will communicate any changes, and class dates will be listed on the Kruisin' Kanines website.
See class dates at: kruisinkanines.com/classes
Foundations 1, 2, 3
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Foundations 1: Monday 6:00pm
Foundations 2: Thursday 5:30pm
Advanced Foundations: Tuesday 6:15pm (special advanced class for those who previously passed Foundations 3 only)
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While the old adage "a house is only as strong as its foundation" applies here, the tools and skills learned in this series of classes makes the foundation mighty. Upon completion of Beginner/Intro Agility at Kruisin' Kanines, teams will move through Foundations 1, 2, and 3 classes with each session to complete the Foundations series.
The first level Foundations 1 agility class introduces dogs and handlers to spatial orientation, driving forward, movement and body awareness, and further introduction to agility equipment. This class touches on the theory behind obstacle performance using targeting, clicker work, and positive reinforcement. Teams will develop an understanding of shaping behavior and experience training amid distractions. Teams will be working in a multi-dog environment nearby other dog/handlers, broadening their ability to focus on basic, yet important tasks.
The next level Foundation 2 and 3 agility classes explore the tools that a team will rely upon to advance in their agility journey. The Foundations 2 and Foundations 3 classes advance the agility knowledge with more equipment work and basic handling theory. Classes reinforce good habits and shaping tools, explore practical techniques, and help guide teams safely and effectively to more complicated skills, full height contacts, and exposure to all agility equipment.
Prerequisite for Foundations 1: Beginner/Intro agility class with a demonstration of a sit/stay and target behaviors. Foundations 2 and 3 continue in the series and should be taken in order. Teams should be able to focus on tasks within a distracting environment, demonstrate self-control, and work safely off-leash. Dogs should be familiar with agility equipment, though they may not be proficient. Teams should have an understanding of positive reinforcement techniques using toys/food/clickers. Teams should have a positive attitude and be prepared to practice some skills at home.
6-week session starting Fall 2026.
Class dates may be adjusted due to extreme weather. Your instructor will communicate any changes, and class dates will be listed on the Kruisin' Kanines website.
See class dates at: kruisinkanines.com/classes
Contacts and Weaves
Tuesday 7:30pm
This specialty class focuses on the weaves obstacle and contact obstacles, including the dog walk, A-frame, and see-saw/teeter. You'll build confidence and understanding by working weave entries to exits and contact obstacle drive and end target behaviors, all while adding distance and distractions.
Dogs should know the basics of weaving and have worked contact obstacles at full height, but in this class you'll be able to develop the skills further, all with sound coaching, interesting techniques, and fun.
Prerequisite: Passed Foundations series. Dogs should have a basic understanding of weave poles and be working contact obstacles at full height. Teams should have a positive attitude and be prepared to practice some skills at home.
6-week session starting October 2026
Class dates may be adjusted due to heat and humidity during our summer sessions. Your instructor will communicate any changes, and class dates will be listed on the Kruisin' Kanines website.
See class dates at: kruisinkanines.com/classes
Handling 101
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Wednesday 3:30pm
This skills class focuses on basic agility handling techniques to further the foundational education of dog and handler teams. These handling skills are gradually built upon as the agility team matures in their knowledge, competency, and confidence. All agility equipment and a variety of introductory handling will be used as the teams will work on reinforcing skill sets individually and within short sequences, broadening obstacle behaviors while honing their handling.
Prerequisite: Passed Foundations series of classes. All levels are welcome. Dogs should be confident on contact obstacles at full height and have developed the beginnings of contact/targeting behaviors. Dogs should demonstrate an understanding and general competency of all agility obstacles, but don't need to be proficient. Human handlers should understand basic handling practices and theory. Teams should have a positive attitude and regularly practice skills at home.
6-week session, starting October 2026.
Class dates may be adjusted due to extreme weather. Your instructor will communicate any changes, and class dates will be listed on the Kruisin' Kanines website.
See class dates at: kruisinkanines.com/classes
Handling Either/Or Skills
Monday 4:30pm
Building on the skills and basic handling knowledge a team has acquired, this class will work on short sequences to enhance the dog's understanding of small handling differences that make a big impact on course execution. Utilizing either/or training to benefit the handler and the dog, you will improve handling technique and focus your dog to execute based on precise communication - using different handling choices, lines, and obstacle discriminations to achieve success for both the human and the dog teammate.
Prerequisite: Passed Foundations series of classes. All levels are welcome. Dogs should be confident on contact obstacles at full height and have developed the beginnings of contact/targeting behaviors. Dogs should demonstrate an understanding and general competency of all agility obstacles, but don't need to be proficient. Human handlers should understand basic handling practices and theory. Teams should have a positive attitude and regularly practice skills at home.
6-week session, starting September 2026.
Class dates may be adjusted due to extreme weather. Your instructor will communicate any changes, and class dates will be listed on the Kruisin' Kanines website.
See class dates at: kruisinkanines.com/classes
Pre-Novice/Novice Handling
Thursday 6:30pm
This fun class builds on foundational handling concepts to improve handling skills, building speed and accuracy, while linking short obstacle sequences using all of the handling techniques learned. Skills will be broken down and then worked on in progression with short obstacle sequences, building connection in handling course lines and confidence in the dog's obstacle commitment. Challenges will be at the Novice and Open levels. This class addresses start-line skills, refines front/rear/blind crosses, explores weave pole entry skills, and the use of positional cues.
Prerequisite: Passed Foundations series of classes. Teams should be proficient in basic handling techniques, be comfortable with all agility obstacles at full-height, and weave 12 poles with 75% consistency. Human handlers should understand basic handling practices and theory. Teams should have a positive attitude and regularly practice skills at home.
6-week session, starting September 2026.
Class dates may be adjusted due to extreme weather. Your instructor will communicate any changes, and class dates will be listed on the Kruisin' Kanines website.
See class dates at: kruisinkanines.com/classes
Kruisin' Kanines Gift Card
Surprise someone special with a gift of dog training classes at Kruisin' Kanines! Gift Cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout. Our Gift Cards have no additional processing fees and never expire. Gift cards are available in $50 or $100 values. The recipient will receive a certificate code that can be applied to future class registration at Kruisin' Kanines. Gift cards may be used for any agility, nosework, manners, or tricks multi-week class session offered at Kruisin' Kanines.