Dog agility combines elements from equestrian show jumping events and obstacles derived from military K9 Corps regimen. Dogs maneuver their way through a timed course designed to test their agility as they leap over hurdles, burst through tunnels, balance on a teeter - tooter, scale an A-frame, weave through a line of poles and much more. Agility is designed for dog & handler to work together as a team. Training is all positive and is run rain or shine. You will find that the relationship with your dog will grow and strengthen. Warning- agility can be addictive!

How does this benefit me and my dog?

Dogs learn to work off leash and without a collar. They learn to recognize voice commands and hand signals, such as Come, Sit, Down, Here, Wait, Stay and many more.

Agility is designed for dog & handler to work together as a team. You'll both have FUN during training and, if you choose, in competition.

Pet Beginner Agility

For those who want to have fun with their dogs learning agility, but do not want to compete in the future.  No Homework Required.

Competition Beginner Agility

For those who have an interest in Competing in the future.  Basic Foundation work is taught to allow our dogs to advance to the higher levels of agility.  Homework will be assigned and some inexpensive agility training equipment is required. 

Good Dog Foundation Classes

In Foundation class you will be learning how to develop a positive working relationship between you and your dog.   Some of the topics covered: How to and guidelines for rewarding behaviors, Behavior shaping, basic commands (sit, stay, down, come, leave it), walking on a leash, greeting behaviors, a brief introduction to agility and teaching those popular tricks.  Also worked on is individual issues, from housetraining to chewing.

Got a new puppy?  This is the time to expose your new puppy to different situations and experiences.  It is also the time to lay down the foundation for all your future training and bond with your new companion.  Some of the topics covered: Basic obedience, housetraining grooming, handling, vet visits, socializing playing, and individualized training.

Events

Tails in Motion holds an United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) show on the last weekend in June and the 2nd weekend in August every year.  These shows allow local students and their dogs to give competition a try in their own backyard.  These events are held at Pine Grove Ball Park, in Little Falls, MN.  Please come and watch.  There are always many high level dogs attending this event, as well as local students.  It is a fun and relaxed atmosphere.  Start times are Saturday at 9:00am and Sunday at 8:00am.  Bring a chair.  The event is held rain or shine.