Classes
The “Group Thing”: TCB Agility appreciate the group class environment because it’s economical and fun.
You can use our agility classes as a fun outlet for you and your dog, or you can go one step further and let us help you achieve your competition agility goals. Our students and instructor successfully compete in all flavors of agility, including USDAA, AKC and NADAC.
From the beginner dog and handler to experienced competitor, we have classes available to suit your needs. Our Beginner Agility and Puppy Agility classes help both puppies and beginner dogs get started on the right foot. We also offer a full complement of competitive handling classes, from basic handling through the excellent /masters level, which help handlers and their dogs improve and maintain their skills while getting ready for competition.
Group classes are organized into 6-week sessions for beginner dogs and handlers and on a drop in basis for more advanced teams. TCB Agility currently offers classes at TCB Farm in Salisbury and in South Charlotte at the Parker’s Field.
Current Classes offered:
For dogs and/or handlers new to agility. All classes held at TCB Farm unless otherwise noted
Beginner Agility- Next class Wednesdays @ 9:00 am.This class is geared toward those new to agility- puppies and adult dogs welcome. We will cover clicker training, review of basic obedience. This class introduces agility obstacles and basic handling techniques.
Beginner Agility II- Ongoing Wednesday @ 10:00 am No evening sessions currently offered
This class is a continuation of Beginner Agility. We will continue to build on the skills you learned in Beginner Agility
2 x 2/ Contacts- a loosely structured class in which each dog gets intensive work improving or learning contacts and weave poles.
Control Unleashed®- a class based on the program developed by Leslie McDevitt. This class is recommended as a great foundation class for dogs new to agility, as well as for dogs with “issues”. Instructor approval required.
Who needs Control Unleashed®?
Dogs that are uncomfortable or unable to work off lead around other dogs
Dog that are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating
Dogs that are reactive or easily aroused
Dogs that are anxious or stressed and shut down
Dog that are unable to control their impulses when excited
Tuesday @ 6:00 pm at Sky High Training Building- Next session starts January 26th
Tuesday @ 11:00 am @ TCB Farm- Next session starts November 10th
Tuesday @ 7:30 pm Advanced CU at Sky High Training Building- Next session starts December 1st *This class is full*
Thursday @ 10:00 am Avanced CU at TCB Farm- Next session starts November 19th
Handling Classes- for more advanced dog and handler teams- for students new to TCB Agility/Meagan Skelton instructor approval is required.
Excellent/Masters Handling- ongoing on a drop in basis. Work to improve your handling, timing and skills for dogs and handlers competing at the Excellent/Masters level. Learn how to run challenging courses and sequences and improve obstacle performance.
Currently offered
Monday @ 1 pm at TCB Farm
Thursday @ 7:15 at Parker’s Field
Novice/Open Handling- ongoing on a drop in basis. Work to improve your handling, timing and skills for dogs and handlers competing at the Novice/Open level or preparing to compete. Learn how to run challenging and fun courses and sequences and improve obstacle performance while preparing for a succeful competition career.
Currently offered
Monday @ 2 pm at TCB Farm
Thursday @ 6:15 at Parker’s Field
