Agility Training Clubs in Illinois

Illinois has a strong community of dog agility clubs, providing a variety of indoor and outdoor training venues, specialized classes and group events. Agility training involves a progressive program of instruction for both dogs and handlers, beginning with on-leash training and culminating in off-leash running of obstacle courses with jumps. Agility training strengthens the bond between handlers and dogs through a system of hands-off commands and the excitement and fun of competition.

  1. Agility Junkies

    • Agility Junkies is a non-profit training club located in Barrington, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The club facility offers 3,500 square feet of indoor training space as well as a lighted, fenced, grassy outdoor field, both furnished with agility equipment. Agility Junkies offers four class levels, from beginners to advanced dogs with competition experience. Training is offered year-round with both day and evening classes available.

      Agility Junkies
      Pepper Plaza
      22073 Pepper Rd. Unit G
      Barrington, IL 60010
      847-381-2222
      agilityjunkies.com

    Family Dog Center of Illinois

    • Family Dog Center of Illinois, located in Crystal Lake, emphasizes family participation and positive-reinforcement techniques. FDC welcomes dogs as young as 8 weeks and offers agility training on all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors, as well as special courses focusing on conditioning and jumping. FDC offers six- to eight-week courses on weekdays and weekends, and limits class size to 10-12 dogs to ensure personalized instruction.

      Family Dog Center of Illinois
      6200 Berkshire Drive
      Crystal Lake , IL 60014
      815- 893-7933
      famdogctr.com

    Lucky Dog Academy

    • Lucky Dog Academy, in Plainfield, provides beginning through advanced agility classes, including obstacles, jumping, shadow handling and full off-leash course training. Lucky Dog offers group, private and in-home classes, and hosts monthly agility fun runs and agility game nights for its members. Lucky Dog Academy also offers a wide range of other puppy and dog training classes, including obedience, tricks and Frisbee.

      Lucky Dog Academy
      Pet Supply Outlet
      23907 W. Industrial Drive North
      Plainfield, IL 60585
      815-302-8143
      whosaluckydog.com