** Please read carefully. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.**

BRING:

1.   A tight fitting flat buckle collar (no pinch, choke, prong or electronic collars)

2.   Six foot nylon or leather leash small enough that you can gather up in your hand

3.   TREATS - 3 to 4 cups of at least THREE different types of high value meaty treats such as bacon, steak, chicken, cheese, Natural Balance Food Rolls or Deli Fresh.    Cut the treats into small dime sized pieces ahead of class time.

4.   Fanny pack or treat pack (just something you can put your treats in so they are handy or you can just put them in your jacket pockets as long as they are not falling out!)

 
WHAT to wear:

Wear comfortable clothing that you can run in and don’t mind getting dirty! You must wear NON-SLIP athletic shoes such as trail running shoes or hiking shoes. Please no dress shoes, sandals, clogs, bare feet, etc.
 

HOW to prepare:

Do not feed your dog his evening meal before coming to class. He will be getting plenty of food in class.

If your dog is highly excitable, we suggest exercising your dog at home just before coming to class so he is more manageable.

Keep in mind that this class is to learn about agility and is not about your dog socializing with other dogs. Be respectful and do NOT let your dog approach other dogs. Please keep plenty of distance between you and other teams.

Do bring plenty of soft pea sized treats that won’t crumble

Do wear comfortable clothing and shoes designed for running

Do keep your dogs from visiting with each other before, during and after class
 
Don’t get on the equipment without your instructors help

Don’t have more than one handler per dog

Do have the family come to watch, it is always a fun class

Do try to get to class a few minute early to let your dog potty before class

Do use a leash that is small enough to gather up into one hand

Don’t have any training type collars or slip leads on your dog

Do be sure that your dog's collar can’t slip over his head

Do tell your instructor if your dog is sensitive to being touched by strangers

Don’t worry about using verbal cues, we are just letting the dogs explore this new world

Do give your dog some extra space by moving away from other teams if he seems overwhelmed or over stimulated at anytime

Don’t rush or push your dog to go faster

Do be patient and let your dog tell you what he is ready for and what he isn’t

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"To get where you never have been before, you must do what you have never done before."
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