Dog Agility Training Schools

Canine agility is becoming more popular. Dog obedience schools all over the United States are starting to include it has part of the curriculum. Agility is a wonderful outlet for a dog's natural ability to chase prey. Some obstacles include such things as the tunnel, the seesaw, a dog walk, jumps and weave pools. When looking for dog agility training schools start by contacting local obedience schools in your area. You can also check with your local animal rescue or humane society for suggestions for legitimate training schools.

  1. Triple Crown Academy

    • Triple Crown Academy is located in Hutto, Texas. It offers four- to 12-week courses in pet obedience, a canine training specialist and a canine training and behavior specialist. All programs include such things as obedience, clicker training, behavior problems, dog care and agility. The agility portion of the course has two parts. Part 1 introduces agility basics, rules of the American Kennel Club and basics in agility obstacles. Part 2 teaches the student the sequence of the obstacles, teaching basic agility and setting up a course.

    Atlanta Dog Agility Training

    • Atlanta Dog Agility Training is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. It is an outdoor program located on a farm, giving the dogs plenty of room to learn. The school offers four training courses that include six classes and 12 practice sessions. The four training courses are basic agility, private agility, intermediate agility and advanced agility.

    Monadnock Humane Society

    • Monadnock Humane Society is located in Swanzy, New Hampshire. The school offers 12 agility courses. The courses include such things as basic agility, intermediate agility, competition, handling and skills, games, and private lessons. Classes range from two weeks to six weeks. The humane society is located on 90 acres of land, giving the facility plenty of room to offer classes.

    Top Dog Obedience School

    • Top Dog is located in Flanders, New Jersey. The school offers three levels of agility training: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The school has trained numerous tournament-winning dogs in agility. The school requires that the dog entering the agility program have had off-lead training or a beginner's obedience class before entering this program. Top Dog recently built an indoor facility for agility training that is air-conditioned, allowing for year-around training.