Agility is a great form of exercise for both dog and handler, and a fun way to bond.
You don’t have to compete to enjoy agility. Taking an agility class offers many other benefits, but many people start the sport just for fun, only to get bitten by the agility bug and become lifelong competitors.
Dog must be able to demonstrate a Novice level of obedience. This requirement may be achieved by passing the TDTC Novice II class evaluation, or by earning either an AKC or UKC Novice obedience leg.
Note: All handlers who have been training at TDTC, entering Beginning Agility for the first time should submit the attached “Beginning Agility Supplemental Enrollment Form.” Handlers/dogs not training before at TDTC previously, must contact the Agility Director to discuss their training history and possibly schedule an evaluation of their dogs obedience skills and behavior. Beginner Agility handlers are encouraged to continue in an obedience class.
2025 Agility Classes
$90 tuition includes ten (10), one (1) hour classes.
Member Pricing $65 (or $50 with voucher)
Enrollment Packet
Please download and print the attached paperwork for submission.
Dogs will be instructed on AKC and UKC equipment. Focus will be on the dog gaining a stronger confidence negotiating the equipment, jumping skills, introduction to weaves and consistent contacts. Short obstacle sequences will be taught and lengthened as the dog progresses in training. Dogs leaving this class will demonstrate the improved basic ability to negotiate all contact exercises and an understanding of the Obstacle Contacts and Weave Poles. Dogs that successfully complete the end of course evaluation will move into Novice Agility.
Admission Requirements: Dog must be able to demonstrate a Novice level of obedience on a flat buckled collar. This requirement may be achieved by passing the TDTC Novice II class evaluation, or by earning either an AKC Novice or UKC Novice obedience leg.
| Day & Time | Instructor | Start Date | End Date | Slots Filled |
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Wednesdays @ 8:00 pm
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Barbara Casto/Meredith Butcher
Assisted by Marina Symcox |
April 2, 2025 | June 4, 2025 | 3 / 8 |
This course is to strengthen the fundamentals of agility, contacts, course construction, and continue building teamwork. Specifically for dogs and handlers not quite ready for Novice/Open techniques of handling.
Admission Requirements: Dog must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of Beginner Agility. This requirement may be achieved by taking a session of a TDTC Beginner Agility class. Dogs must be able to demonstrate off-lead handling, preferably on both sides of handler. Dogs must be able to demonstrate a TDTC Novice II level of obedience.
Note: Handlers/dogs not training before at TDTC previously, must contact the Agility Director to discuss their training history and possibly schedule an evaluation of their dogs obedience skills and behavior. Advanced Beginner Agility handlers are encouraged to continue in an obedience class.
No classes found.
Dogs must pass the Beginning or Advanced Beginning agility evaluation or by earning a qualifying score towards an UKC Intermediate Agility (IA) title or one leg of an AKC Novice Agility (NA) title.
The dog and handler will work toward a Novice Agility title. Dogs and handlers will learn basic jumps, control of the contacts, weave up to six (6) weave poles (the dog will be introduced to twelve (12)). Handler skills necessary to complete a Novice Agility (NA) title. Dogs leaving this class should be ready to compete at a novice level in most agility venues.
Admission Requirements: All requirements for Beginner Agility or Advanced Beginner Agility must be met. Dog must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and acceptance of agility obstacles. Handler must be able to demonstrate control of his/her dog while running an agility course. This requirement may be achieved by passing the TDTC Beginner Agility class evaluation (Note: Testing only offered on normal class test day), or by earning a UKC qualifying score towards a UKC Beginning Agility (BA) and Intermediate Agility (IA) title or one leg AKC Novice Agility (NA). Registration for class officially opens at the conclusion of testing for the previous Novice Agility class. The following priorities will apply when accepting registrations:
- TDTC instructors with a dog qualifying for this level.
- Students completing the previous Novice class but not recommended for advancement to Advanced Skills Agility.
- Students advancing from the previous Beginners class.
- All other eligible registrants on a first-come basis.
| Day & Time | Instructor | Start Date | End Date | Slots Filled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thursdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Jane Tyson | April 3, 2025 | May 29, 2025 |
Full |
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Thursdays @ 11:00 am
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Ed Hardesty | April 3, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | 2 / 8 |
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Thursdays @ 8:00 pm
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Pat Kotch | April 3, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | 7 / 8 |
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Saturdays @ 11:30 am
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Tom Kotch | April 12, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | 5 / 8 |
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Sundays @ 4:00 pm
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Jane Tyson - Weaves | April 13, 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
Full |
Dog and handler must be able to demonstrate basic Novice skills on an agility course. This requirement may be achieved by passing the TDTC Novice Agility class evaluation, please note that testing is only offered on normal class test days or by earning a UKC Intermediate Agility (IA) title, or by earning an AKC Novice Agility (NA) title.
This class is the final level class where skills are polished and increasingly difficult obstacle sequence are introduced. Teams in this class will learn skills needed to compete at the excellent level in any agility venue.
Admission Requirements: Dog and Handler must be able to demonstrate basic Novice skill level on an agility course. This requirement may be achieved by passing the TDTC Novice Agility class evaluation (Note: Testing only offered on normal class test day), or by earning a UKC Intermediate Agility (IA) title, or by earning an AKC OPEN Agility (NA) Leg. Registration for class officially opens at the conclusion of testing for Agility classes. The following priorities will apply when accepting registrations:
- TDTC instructors with a dog qualifying for this level.
- Students completing the previous Advance Skills class.
- Students completing the Novice evaluation.
- All other eligible registrants on a first-come basis.
| Day & Time | Instructor | Start Date | End Date | Slots Filled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thursdays @ 2:00 pm
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Johnnie Hart | April 3, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | 4 / 8 |
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Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Jane Tyson | April 3, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | 4 / 8 |
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Thursdays @ 12:30 am
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Dovie Ryan | April 3, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | 6 / 8 |
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Saturdays @ 9:00 am
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Tom Kotch | April 12, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | 5 / 8 |
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Saturdays @ 10:15 am
Last updated on March 10th, 2025. |
Tom Kotch | April 12, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | 6 / 8 |
Dogs will be instructed on AKC and UKC equipment. Focus will be on the dog gaining a stronger confidence negotiating the equipment, as well as improving Start Line stay, jumping skills, further introduction to weaves and consistent contacts. Short obstacle sequences will be taught and lengthened as the dog progresses in training. Dogs leaving this class will demonstrate the improved basic ability to negotiate all contact exercises and a solid understanding of the Obstacle Contacts and Weave Poles. Dogs that successfully complete the end of course evaluation will move into Novice Agility.
Admission Requirements: Dog must be able to demonstrate a Novice level of obedience on a flat buckled collar. This requirement may be achieved by passing the TDTC Novice II class evaluation, or by earning either an AKC Novice or UKC Novice obedience leg.
| Class Information |
|---|
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Wednesdays @ 8:00 pm
Barbara Casto/Meredith Butcher Assisted by Marina Symcox Start Date: April 2, 2025 End Date: June 4, 2025 Class Status: 3 / 8 Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
This course is to strengthen the fundamentals of agility, contacts, course construction, and continue building teamwork. Specifically for dogs and handlers not quite ready for Novice/Open techniques of handling.
Admission Requirements: Dog must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of Beginner Agility. This requirement may be achieved by taking a session of a TDTC Beginner Agility class. Dogs must be able to demonstrate off-lead handling, preferably on both sides of handler. Dogs must be able to demonstrate a TDTC Novice II level of obedience.
Note: Handlers/dogs not training before at TDTC previously, must contact the Agility Director to discuss their training history and possibly schedule an evaluation of their dogs obedience skills and behavior. Advanced Beginner Agility handlers are encouraged to continue in an obedience class.
No classes found.
The dog and handler will work toward a Novice Agility title. Dogs and handlers will learn basic jumps, control of the contacts, weave up to six (6) weave poles (the dog will be introduced to twelve (12)). Handler skills necessary to complete a Novice Agility (NA) title. Dogs leaving this class should be ready to compete at a novice level in most agility venues.
Admission Requirements: All requirements for Beginner Agility or Advanced Beginner Agility must be met. Dog must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and acceptance of agility obstacles. Handler must be able to demonstrate control of his/her dog while running an agility course. This requirement may be achieved by passing the TDTC Beginner Agility class evaluation (Note: Testing only offered on normal class test day), or by earning a UKC qualifying score towards a UKC Beginning Agility (BA) and Intermediate Agility (IA) title or one leg AKC Novice Agility (NA). Registration for class officially opens at the conclusion of testing for the previous Novice Agility class. The following priorities will apply when accepting registrations:
- TDTC instructors with a dog qualifying for this level.
- Students completing the previous Novice class but not recommended for advancement to Advanced Skills Agility.
- Students advancing from the previous Beginners class; Students unable to proceed on to Advanced Agility due to class capacity; and students rejected from the previous class due to class capacity.
- All other eligible registrants on a first-come basis.
| Class Information |
|---|
|
Thursdays @ 5:45 pm
Jane Tyson Start Date: April 3, 2025 End Date: May 29, 2025 Class Status: Full Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
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Thursdays @ 11:00 am
Ed Hardesty Start Date: April 3, 2025 End Date: May 29, 2025 Class Status: 2 / 8 Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
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Thursdays @ 8:00 pm
Pat Kotch Start Date: April 3, 2025 End Date: May 29, 2025 Class Status: 7 / 8 Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
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Saturdays @ 11:30 am
Tom Kotch Start Date: April 12, 2025 End Date: May 31, 2025 Class Status: 5 / 8 Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
|
Sundays @ 4:00 pm
Jane Tyson - Weaves Start Date: April 13, 2025 End Date: May 25, 2025 Class Status: Full Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
This class is the final level class where skills are polished and increasingly difficult obstacle sequence are introduced. Teams in this class will learn skills needed to compete at the excellent level in any agility venue.
Admission Requirements: Dog and Handler must be able to demonstrate basic Novice skill level on an agility course. This requirement may be achieved by passing the TDTC Novice Agility class evaluation (Note: Testing only offered on normal class test day), or by earning a UKC Intermediate Agility (IA) title, or by earning an AKC OPEN Agility (NA) Leg. Registration for class officially opens at the conclusion of testing for Agility classes. The following priorities will apply when accepting registrations:
- TDTC instructors with a dog qualifying for this level.
- Students completing the previous Novice class but not recommended for advancement to Advanced Skills Agility.
- Students advancing from the previous Beginners class; Students unable to proceed on to Advanced Agility due to class capacity; and students rejected from the previous class due to class capacity.
- All other eligible registrants on a first-come basis.
| Class Information |
|---|
|
Thursdays @ 2:00 pm
Johnnie Hart Start Date: April 3, 2025 End Date: May 29, 2025 Class Status: 4 / 8 Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
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Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Jane Tyson Start Date: April 3, 2025 End Date: May 29, 2025 Class Status: 4 / 8 Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
|
Thursdays @ 12:30 am
Dovie Ryan Start Date: April 3, 2025 End Date: May 29, 2025 Class Status: 6 / 8 As of 03/10/25 |
|
Saturdays @ 9:00 am
Tom Kotch Start Date: April 12, 2025 End Date: May 31, 2025 Class Status: 5 / 8 Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |
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Saturdays @ 10:15 am
Tom Kotch Start Date: April 12, 2025 End Date: May 31, 2025 Class Status: 6 / 8 Dog attends first class. As of 03/10/25 |