Why take a class?
If you are interested in the sport of agility, why not take a class? Classes are a great way to introduce yourself and your dog to the sport of agility. We offer a wide variety of instruction for dogs of all ages. It is never too early or too late to start training your canine best friend.
Not all classes are offered at all times.
We have an ongoing class list for all our classes. If there is a class you are wanting to take please email us to be added to that class list.
Level One (100$ for a 5 week class)
Our level one class begins an incredible bond between handler and dog. Foundation skills are the heart of agility. They are fun and build the bond between you and your dog that transfer to everyday life! We work on developing your dog into the athlete they are meant to be! Building muscle and body awareness to achieve success and safety on course! We work on learning stretches to ready your dogs muscles, flat work on jump wings, building value for the handler, weave pole entrances, plank work, bang games, start lines, and straight tunnels .
Pre-Requisite- Dogs must be 1 year old and MUST have a solid sit, down, stay and recall to ensure success in level one!
Level 2 (100$ for a 5 weeks session)
Your dog is loving to play and wanting to play with you, so now it is time to take off! In Level 2 we start to add distance to the flat work we began in level 1, giving our dogs confidence to work away from us! We continue to work weave entrances, low teeter, raised planks, curving the tunnel and adding crosses to our motion!
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of level 1 through Flashing Canines Agility Club
Level 3 (100$ for a 5 week session)
In level 3 your dogs your dogs are going to learn sequences with tunnels, building on the 2 weaves you have been using to achieve 6 poles, the tire will be added in, full teeter, we will further our distance (goals of 12 ft) and and go’s to send our dogs working forward without us. We will also be adding in new crosses and proofing the 2 by 2 contacts we have been working with contact work.
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of Level 2 with Flashing Canines Agility Club
LEVEL 4 (100$ for a 5 week session)
In level 4 we are prepping your dogs to move onto handling classes! We will be adding more crosses to your handling skills. Dog will be working on applying their plank work to the A-frame and Dog Walk, and will be learning jump grids to add height to their jumping abilities.
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of Level 3 with Flashing Canines Agility Club
Jump Class (80$ for a 5 weeks session)
Time to learn those jump skills! An agility course is made up of more jumps then other piece of equipment and dogs need to learn to execute them correctly to keep that bar up! In this class your dogs will learn straight lines, further jump grids, bends, tight wraps, backsides, serpentines and treadles just to name a few! The ascending and double jump will also be introduced to the dogs!
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of Level 4 with Flashing Canines Agility Club.
Handling Classes (80$ for a 5 week session)
Whether you want to compete or not handling is the next step for you. Putting all of our equipment together into sequences and testing out those crossing skills! Handling class is an excellent way to challenge your dog! Dog and Handler leave tired at the end of the night!
These are additional classes for dogs who have successfully completed Levels 1-4 and Jump class with Flashing Canines Agility Club.
To be added to our wait list for any classes or if you have any questions, please contact us by email at : classes@flashingcanines.ca
Facility Information & Directions:
Where to go:
Our class location is in Dunmore, AB, the address is 922 3rd Ave.
Coming from Medicine Hat you take the first right into Dunmore and then take a right, you will see three buildings in a fenced yard on your left, proceed through the gate.
The black area is student parking, please pull into the building to maximize parking for everyone. As parking is limited please do not arrive more than 10 minutes early to class to allow previous students to leave and instructor’s time to set up what is needed.
What you need to bring:
Collar (no harness, choke or pinch please)
Leash (6ft or shorter, no retractables)
Treats (variety to keep your dog interested, cut up small)
Toys (if your dog loves toys bring one along!)
Up to date vaccine records
Crate (mandatory)
Mask (mandatory of indoor classes)
How to pay:
Classes are $80-$100 (depending on the class) for 5 weeks, payment can be made by cash (exact change please), cheque, or e-transfer (preferred) to: payments@flashingcanines.ca on the first night of class.
** Please note there is no bathroom or water on site, please bring water for your dog if needed.**
Instructor Contact: classes@flashingcanines.ca OR via our Facebook Page
Registration and Refund Policy
Payment is due by the first night of class. Once registered, there are no refunds. In case of extreme extenuating circumstances, a refund or class credit will be given on a case-by-case basis as determined by the class instructor.
NSF checks will result in an additional $20 administrative fee.