Agility Classes at MadCo

About Our Classes

Class Sessions: All Agility Classes are 5 week sessions.  To see when the next session starts visit our calendar by clicking here.

Training Methods:  All training methods used are positive based training with an open mind that not one approach works for every dog.

Equipment:  Competition regulation equipment is used in class.  The equipment is well maintained and kept in great condition for the safety of your dog.

Class Atmosphere:   Classes are kept positive, fun, and supportive from both the instructor and fellow students.  

Class Time:   Each dog is given ample time to work and be successful in every class regardless of class level.

Class Cost:  $100.00   (total class cost not a per week cost).

Class Schedule: Classes are offered both in the mornings and evenings visit and in two locations for your convenience check our calendar to find a class and time that suits your schedule.

To get started today fill out our questionaire  and someone from our program will contact you as soon as possible.

This class is tailored to the needs of a team that expects to be competitive in agility.  Agility 101 is mix of puppy obedience, rally obedience and intro to agility obstacles.  Dogs are encouraged to focus on the Handler. Handlers will be encouraged to utilize body language, hand signals and voice commands to maneuver the pup.  Obstacle focus will be lightly covered.

Most exercises will be done on leash.  To be enrolled in the class, dogs will be expected to be able to sit, down and walk on a loose leash.

Graduation from Agility 101 requires;

1) a 30-sec sit or down stay without distractions;

2) successfully negotiating a MadCo Rally course on loose leash;

3) recall with distractions.

A beginner may expect to take this class 2 or 3 times before graduating. Classes WILL NOT be the same for every session; each lesson will be tailored to the needs of the current group.

"Lynn has helped me and my dogs become a real team. She has given me great insight on my approach to agility and has helped me in establishing a strong agility foundation on my young puppy and future agility partner.".....Carolyn N.

This class is tailored to the needs of a team that expects to be competitive in agility.  Dogs at this level are encouraged to focus on Obstacles.  Class is mainly Obstacle Training.  Obstacle performance is stressed (contact and weave pole training in particular).    

Graduation from Agility 102 requires;

1) a start-line stay (maintaining a stay in front of an obstacle)

2) Understanding and performance of each agility obstacle   

3) Successfully negotiating a MadCo Rally course without use of leash.  

It is expected that most dogs will repeat this class 2 or more times before graduating.   Classes WILL NOT be the same for every session;  each lesson will be tailored to the needs of the current group.

Cost: $60.00 per hour.

Ruckersville (RKV):  Lions Gate

6022 Advance Mills Road, Ruckersville, Va 22968.   Click here  for directions.

Keswick (KSW):   Black Cat Cabin

Located in Keswick Country Club, 2417 Palmer Dr. Keswick, Va 22947. 

From 64, take the Keswick/Boswell Tavern exit, exit 129.  turn on to  Rt 616 Black Cat Road (from Richmond turn right, from Charlottesville turn left),  go approx 1/4 mile to the back gate of Keswick Country Club.  You will need to stop at the gate.  Information to give the guard at the gate will be given to you when you register for class.   Once inside the gate, go to the second right, Palmer Dr.   Go less than a mile, past the first intersection, and the driveway is on the left.  Look for sign Black Cat Cabin.

The class schedule on the calendar will list which location the class will take place.