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[Persy Rules!]

Persy is a champ at Agility,and since I have some details on the sport too,so to be helpfull if you want any answers,I will try my best to answer them.

[Rivsky]

Wow sounds like you and Persy are doing great with agility!

I'm hoping to get River into it this year (will be my first time ever doing agility!!) I'm sure I'll have lots of questions once we start!

[trainingrixie]

Actually, I DO have a question for you Persy....What is a good age to start agility? I'd really like to get my Trixie started on that...she's 12 weeks right now, and still really clumsy. But she absolutely LOVES to run and jump, even though it usually ends up in a tumblesault! For a BC mix, she is not very graceful

[Agile PAWZ]

Hi I am located in SE Pa and also do agility, have been competing for 10 yrs just recently got my 3rd bc and future agility star Whim :O). Since your baby is only 12 weeks (mine just went 13 wks) you have plenty of time before you start formal training. Let your baby be just that a baby for a while yet. Work on bonding, basic obedience, ie down, sit, stay, come ect. You can work on lots of little things like a "look" command, directionals ie turn left, turn right, walking on boards that move under them by making a "Buja Board" which is simply a 3 x 3 square of 1/4 to 1/2 inch plywood with 1/2 a ball (a tennis ball is fine) glued to the middle of the underside. The pup can walk over it and get use to something moving under his/her feet. Work on quick, sits and downs. NO repetative jumping at all until at least 8 mos old and no weaving until about 1 yr old. Both of these activites stress young joints and growth plates and can have severe reprecussions later. You can also purchase a kids tunnel from Toys R US to train tunnels. You might want to see if any groups in your area offer a puppy kindergarten for socialization with other dogs and people. Let me know where in NE Pa you are located and I will try and point you to a club in your area for future training. Any other questions please feel free to drop me a line and I will try to help you or point you in the right direction for an answer if I dont have one.

[Doglover1988]

I am also interested in starting agility with my mixed breed Lucy.

[Persy Rules!]

All right guys one at a time!

[Agile PAWZ]

DL 1988 Lucy is very cute, I searched for a club near you and this is what I came up with for you

GA (Georgia)
AgileImpulse Dog Training and Impulse Australian Shepherds
(Columbus / Ellerslie / Phenix City, GA )

Lyndy J. Jacob
Email: ImpulseAussies@mchsi.com
186 Bent Tree Drive
Ellerslie , GA 31807
( 706 ) 582 3364 or ( 386 ) 837 4124 cell
Affiliations: AKC,NADAC,USDAA ASCA, USASA
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Facility Rental, Outdoor Training, Wheelchair Access, Other Services

Facility Rental: I will rent the course by the hour

Other: Puppy Obedience, Obedience, Competition Obedience, Conformation, and trick classes too!

Additional Comments: Nice fenced in agility field (level and sodded) All topline equipment from Max 200! lights for nighttime training :0) Clicker taught here!!
Alchemy Dog Training
(Woodstock, GA )

Anne Jones
Email: annejo@bellsouth.net
4995 Ridgemore Ct
Acworth, GA 30102
770-655-7557
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Indoor Training, Outdoor Training, Wheelchair Access

Agility Classes: Indoor classes, fully matted building, a/c and heat

Private Lessons: Outdoor field

Additional Comments: School established in 1996. Most students compete in AKC, although NADAC & USDAA competition is encouraged. Primary instructor owns & handled the first Rhodesian Ridgeback to earn an AKC MX and has also achieved an MX & MXJ on another Ridgeback. Students range from a Longhaired Dachshund to Great Danes. Over 40 students have earned multiple titles in the past four years.

Backyard Agility Dogs
(Statesboro, GA )

Leslie Sprando
Email: scentsible@bulloch.net
442 Eureka Church Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912)587-2374 or (912)682-5229
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Outdoor Training

Agility Classes: Most Sunday afternoons at 1:30, new classes starting

Private Lessons: Most any time, just call

Additional Comments: Our group consists of a few (5 currently) agility enthusiasts who welcome new people to come train with us. We trial frequently and train on Sunday afternoons when we are at home. Home of the first MACH 5 dog in Georgia CH MACH 5 Hideaways Ocimum Basilicum VDC1,RE,TDX, SE (border terrier).

Canine Academy & Playschool
(Atlanta, GA )

Jenny Baum
1016 Monroe Drive
Piedmont Park at 10th Street
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404-875-3647 ) or ( )
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Indoor Training, Other Services

Agility Classes: Introductory to Advanced classes available year round.

Other: Puppy kindergarten, obedience, breed handling and playschool. Grooming also available.

Additional Comments: Jenny has titled numerous dogs, primarily Bullmastiffs,in agilty, obedience and conformation. All breeds are welcome and classes usually contain a good variety of both traditional and non-traditional agility dogs. Whether you have a Border Collie, a Shar Pei, or something in between, agility is a great way to have fun with your dog. The classes will prepare you for competition, but competition is your choice. Please call for further details or visit our website at http://canineacademyandplayschool.com

Canine Capers
(Norcross, GA )

Chris Danielly
Email: CDanielly@aol.com
Alternate Email: RemaleyH@bellsouth.net
5555 Kent Rock Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 787-7470
Affiliations: AKC,USDAA
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Indoor Training, Wheelchair Access

Additional Comments: Visit our web site at caninecapersagility.com. We are the oldest agility organization in Georgia, with a beautiful 20,000 SF training facility.

Canine Complex
(Lilburn, GA )

Debbie Morris
Email: K9LVR@mediaone.net
4431 Fallowfield Lane SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
( 770 ) 923-1671
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Outdoor Training, Wheelchair Access, Other Services

Agility Classes: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes are available

Private Lessons: Private lessons available for Obedience & Behavioral Problems

Outdoor Training: 12,000 sq ft grass training area completely fenced

Wheelchair Access: Yes, but over level grass lawn.

Other: We also provide boarding services in our trainer's homes, obedience training, tricks & frisbee classes, puppy socialization, and day care

Additional Comments: Visit our Website at CanineComplex.com for more information. Agility equipment is new and meets all USDAA/AKC/NADAC specifications. In addition to training classes, we have frequent Agility Run-Throughs. Check our Calendar of Events for upcoming dates. Also check out our Photo Album page for pictures of past run-throughs, boarders, and obedience classes. (Member of the American Boarding Kennels Association.)
Canine Education Center, Inc
(Savannah, GA )

Kim Tome
Email: kim@canineeducationcenter.com
Alternate Email: info@canineeducationcenter.com
1711 E Victory Dr
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 356-3649
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Indoor Training, Other Services

Other: Obedience

Additional Comments: We are the largest indoor training facility in Savannah and use positive training methods that are fun for the dog and owner alike.

Darlene Pino
(Albany, GA )

Darlene Pino
Email: darlene@cybercove.com
4829 Millbrooke Road
Albany, GA 31721
( 229 )436-5262 evenings or ( 229 ) 878-0111 days
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Outdoor Training, Wheelchair Access

Agility Classes: Beginning agility classes and clicker training

Darlene Pino, Trainer
(Albany, GA )

Darlene Pino
Email: rdpino@cybercove.com
4820 Millbrooke Road
Albany, GA 31721
( 229 ) 878-0111 or ( 229 ) 436-5262
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Facility Rental, Indoor Training, Outdoor Training, Wheelchair Access, Other Services

Agility Classes: Beginners, intermediate, advanced classes

Indoor Training: (Clicker Obedience and conformation classes)

Other: Flyball, obedience and conformation - clicker training

Additional Comments: competition size equipment, small classes Come join the fun

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Doggie DayCare of Fayette / Canine College
(Fayetteville, GA )

Donna Thompson
Email: doggie00@bellsouth.net
Alternate Email: caninecollege@mindspring.com
c/o Doggie Day Care of Fayette
187 N. 85 Parkway
Fayetteville, GA 30214
678-817-1600 or ( )
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Facility Rental, Indoor Training, Outdoor Training, Wheelchair Access, Other Services

Indoor Training: a/c and heat

Other: Puppy Preschool, Basic & Intermediate Obedience, Competitive Obedience, Clicker, Rally and CGC testing.


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DYNASTY
(SPRINGFIELD, GA )

FRAN WITHERS
Email: SCUBA0926@CS.COM
3554 HWY. 21 N
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
( 912 )754-4834 or ( )
Affiliations: AKC ASCA
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Facility Rental, Indoor Training, Outdoor Training, Wheelchair Access

Additional Comments: I INVITE MASTER TRAINERS TO INSTRUCT AT ANNUAL DOG CAMPS. IN APRIL 04 - LYN WETHERAL,KATHERINE MILLS, DIANNE CARR,BONNIE BUCHANAN

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EAT CAT for Dogs - Effingham Agility Training / Chatham Agility Training
(Savannah, Statesboro, Blufton & Hilton Head, GA )

Kele McGlohon
Email: eatcat@agilityinfo.com
Savannah, GA 31405
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Outdoor Training, Other Services

Agility Classes: Tuesday & Wednesdays

Private Lessons: By Appointment Only

Outdoor Training: Training ring is a regulation ring size & is fully fenced with trial type fencing

Other: Show-n-Go's every Sunday (that we're not away at a trial) email if in doubt


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Endless Pawsabilities
(Savannah, GA )

Stephen and Vaness Routh
Email: vrouth@prodigy.net
109 Wassaw Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
( 912 )898-0571 or ( )
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Outdoor Training


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Jo-Thor's Dog Academy
(Marietta, GA )

Joan Lask
Email: joan@agooddog.com
3000 Johnson Ferry Rd
Suite 209
Marietta, GA 30062
( 770 )642-4191 or ( )
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Facility Rental, Outdoor Training


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Klever K-9s
(Warner Robins, GA )

Debby Divich
Email: Deborah.Divich@cox.net
905 Loudon Hill Dr
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 971-4953 or (478) 327-0280
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Outdoor Training

Agility Classes: all levels, JJF or trial



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Puppy Tales
(Jonesboro, GA )

Dee Gordon
Email: dee59@aol.com
Jonesboro, GA 30238
( 770 )477-3845 or ( 678 )595-9416
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Outdoor Training

Additional Comments: Agility...Of Course, Obedience Training, Behavior Modification all taught with a positive touch and attitude!

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Run Spot Jump Dog Training/Diane Castle
(Canton/Cherokee, GA )

Diane Castle
Email: gsdjrt@adelphia.net
2853 Lower Union Hill Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770 )826-1205 or ( )
Affiliations: None
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Facility Rental, Indoor Training, Wheelchair Access, Other Services

Agility Classes: Beginner/Advanced

Facility Rental: seminars/matches

Other: Basic Obedience

Additional Comments: Diane has been training dogs and teaching classes for nearly 20 years. She currently trials with German Shepherd MACH,ADCH Tenor,CD,TD,HIC and Jack Russell O.P.,AX,MXJ,AAD,JM.EJC, 2003 Steeplechase finalist

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Semper Fi Dog Training
(Fayetteville/Just South Of Atlanta, GA )

Claudia Clifton
Email: agility@semperfiboxers.com
Alternate Email: jarheadmike@peoplepc.com
826 Hwy 314
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-7910 or ( )
Affiliations: AKC,Other
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Facility Rental, Outdoor Training, Other Services

Agility Classes: Agility classes several times a year. Call for class schedule.

Private Lessons: Call to schedule private lessons.

Facility Rental: If you have experience in Agility and just want a new place to train without taking a full class, call us for field availability.

Outdoor Training: Complete outdoor agility training facility

Other: Obedience training, behavior problems and consultation & conformation handling.

Additional Comments: Claudia has been training dogs for over twenty years. She has titled various breeds of dogs in the United States and in Europe in everything from basic obedience all the way to Schutzhund III. She also handles in conformation and has shown various breeds to their Conformation Championships. In addition, Claudia has worked as an animal trainer in several movies and television commercials. Even though Claudia trains all breeds, our breed is the Boxer. We have bred, trained, shown and titled many of our own dogs in Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Schutzhund, Tracking and more.

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Sirius Dog Agility Training Center
(Decatur, GA )

Meryl Sheard
Email: www.siriusdogagility.com
3016 North Decatur Road
Scotdale , GA 30079
(404) 294-6990
Affiliations: USDAA
Services: Agility Classes, Private Lessons, Indoor Training, Outdoor Training

Additional Comments: Go to our web site at www.siriusdogagility.com for more information. We have some of the best and most experienced teachers in agility in the area. Our instructors do both AKC and USDAA. We use positive teaching methods using the clicker.

[trainingrixie]

geez....must be nice to have so many options! I did find a place only 1 hour from my house....but I don't know if it's any good. It's called Loyalville K9. I have an email into the owner, but haven't heard back yet. There is also one called K9 Korner, but they seemed like real dingbats. They told me I could start her now, but I'm taking Agile's advice and waiting a few more months.

[Doglover1988]

Thank you so much for the list! I will give a few of those places a call.

[Agile PAWZ]

Please be aware that I know nothing of the reputation of alot of these clubs and/or instructors as I have not trained under them. I recommend that anyone looking to train for agility contact the club/instructor and ask to monitor a class or two. Here are a few things you might want to ask about when visiting a perspective instuctor

1) How long in agility?
2) What is their own goal in agility
3) how many and what types of dogs have they trained/handled personally? Ie: someone with a herding breed handles and trains differently than a scent hound they should have some knowledge of the strenghths and weaknesses of the types of dogs they are training.
4) What is their philosophy in agility
5). Ask if its ok to speak with other students and get their opinion of the instructor
6) what kind of flooring are they training on? If a cement base the matting should be at least 1/2 inch thick
7)Do they offer puppy classes
8) are there repeat students
REMEMBER AGILITY SHOULD BE FUN FOR YOU ANDYOUR PUP
Warning signs:
Allow prong or choke collars while training
Use equipment at full height for beginning students and dogs
Have more than 6-8 dogs in a class
Shout at or are harsh with handler or dog
Start dogs too young on equipment - puppies before the age of 10mos shouldnt be doing repetitive jumping and no weaving until the age of 1yr.

[Agile PAWZ]

Trainingrixie I will do another search for you, did you get my pm about Leader of the Pack? As I said Tracy Sklnar is a very good instructor, lots of experience and very patient with new pups and students. Remind me of where you are. Unfortunately you are kind of in a limbo area for agility right between two very active areas, where I am swims in agility clubs and trials, north of you by about 2 hours is the same