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Our puppy agility program focuses on building foundational skills like focus, confidence, and coordination, rather than immediately tackling full agility courses, which are reserved for fully grown dogs (around 12-18 months).Key elements include positive reinforcement, body awareness, and introducing new surfaces and objects safely to build their comfort and problem-solving abilities. These programs establish a strong team bond in a fun, enriching way that strengthens both their physical and mental health.
What a Puppy Agility Program Involves...
A puppy agility program focuses on building the groundwork for agility, not jumping or using the full-sized equipment. Puppies will learn tunnel, into to weaves, mini A-frame with assistance, low jumps, balancing, target, intro to place.
Focus and Attention:
Teach your puppy to focus on you amidst distractions, using treats for positive reinforcement when they make eye contact.
Confidence and Independence:
Encourage your puppy to go around objects or step onto things to build confidence and independent problem-solving skills.
Body Awareness and Balance:
Get your puppy comfortable with moving in new ways and walking on various surfaces, including crinkly tarps or slick floors, to improve balance and coordination.
Familiarization with Obstacles:
Introduce concepts like low-to-the-ground jumps and short tunnels, always using positive reinforcement and high-value treats.
Communication:
Teach your puppy to respond to your body language and verbal cues, strengthening your teamwork and bond.
Why Start with Foundations?
Physical Safety:
Full agility training with large equipment can be physically demanding and risky for growing puppies, especially for their joints and bones.
Mental Conditioning:
Focus on building skills like attention, problem-solving, and forward-focus, which are crucial for future success in agility.
Strengthening the Bond:
Agility training is a fun way to bond with your dog, and starting early with foundational work makes the process more enjoyable and effective.
Sundays - 8 weeks old and up
Young puppies & small breed adult dogs (6 spots only*)
Nov. 30th - 12p-1pm
Dec. 7th - 12pm-1pm
Dec. 14th - 12pm-1pm
Dec. 21st - 12pm-1pm
Sundays - 5 month-1 year (5 spots only*)
Nov. 30th - 2pm-3pm
Dec. 7th - 2pm-3pm
Dec. 14th - 2pm-3pm
Dec. 21st - 2pm-3pm
Cost: $220 plus GST ($211)
Email [email protected] to register.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
129 Copper Road, Whitehorse, YT, Canada, Yukon
