For those teams and instructors who take the sport of agility seriously, Momentum Dog Sports offers a wide variety of services to help meet your needs.
Competition Foundation Class No agility equipment is used at this level. All steering work is taught; shadow handling, control (sit/stay, recall, focus work), motivation (games, tugging, retrieve) as well as body awareness, strengthening and balance. Introduction to a consistent handling system. Homework is assigned weekly and teams are expected to complete all assignments in order to advance to the next level class. Some minimum equipment investment is needed such as toys and crates. This class may be repeated as often as needed. Class enrollment is kept to 8 teams so everyone receives some individual instruction.Contact Us.
Beginning Equipment Training Picking up where foundation class left off - more proofing for steering and more advanced body work. Beginning contact targeting, one jump training & beginning jump grids. All teams must have successfully completed competition foundation class to take this class. Homework is assigned weekly and teams are expected to complete all assignments in order to advance to the next level class. Some equipment investment is required such as a practice contact board, Buja board and two jumps. Class enrollment is kept to 8 teams so everyone receives some individual instruction. Contact Us.
Intermediate/Advanced Equipment Training Starting to refine individual obstacle performance while working to provide a consistent handling system. Advanced jump skills are introduced and refined. Weave entries are introduced while rhythm & footwork is perfected. Teams must have successfully completed Beginning Equipment Training. Homework is assigned weekly and teams are expected to complete all assignments in order to advance to the next level class. Some equipment investment is required such as weave poles, jumps and tunnels. Class enrollment is kept to 8 teams so everyone receives some individual instruction.Contact Us.
Advanced Handling Advanced classes are for teams who are actively competing or who are looking to refine their handling performance for competition. Dogs must be confident on all equipment including weave poles. Class enrollment is kept to 8 teams so everyone receives some individual coaching.Contact Us.
Class Placement Consultation Before placement into any competition class level, prospective students may be required to be evaluated before being placed into an appropriate group class. Consultations are charged at the private lesson rate. Contact Us.
Operant Conditioning (Clicker Shaping) Classes These classes can be geared for the first time clicker user or the savvy instructor wanting to tap into tremendous training potential. ** This class is held on a per demand basis. Please contact us if you are interested in setting up a class in your area. **
Agility Instructor Coaching Can't seem to find time to set up a curriculum? Need help setting student goals and problem solving? We can help. Customized and structured class exercises and coaching with written instructions. Enhance all your programs with video consulting and on-site seminars. Contact Us.
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