Upcoming Events
PAWS Doggie Fun & Games Day!
Saturday, June 26th from 10 am to 2 pm
ALL DOGS are welcome to attend, including non-PAWS dogs! Demonstrations & classes by Academy instructors and then a chance to play! Rally, Agility, Freestyle Dance, Swimming (dogs only), Frisbee, Obedience, Massage, Silly Games. Fun and games for everyone - drop in or stay all day! Go to http://www.pawsforpeople.org/ to learn more. Registration required: please email PAWSofficesupport@comcast.net or call 302-351-5622
Coming Around the Corner
Our Next Show-N-Gos
We look forward to seeing you at our next Show-N-Gos:
Novice Obedience, Graduate Novice Obedience & Rally Obedience - June 13
Open, Graduate Open & Utility Obedience - May 23
Agility Run Thrus - June 20
The Agility Run Thrus for May 16 have been cancelled.
CONTACT ANNA BROWN at 302-521-1195 or anna@academyofdogtraining.com
Current News:
The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet
Taking Reservations
The Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club is getting many breeds into the water, helping the dogs with cardiovascular conditioning and even conditioning their coat and skin. Call to schedule a swim evaluation, and Carrie will help teach your dog how much fun swimming can be! Click Here to see all the action, with some videos and photos!
About the Academy
Delaware Today Magazine Spotlights the Academy
February 2010
Read about the Academy and other pet-related businesses in Delaware Today's March 2010 issue, with the article, "Spoil Your Pet"
Delaware Today magazine is a great resource for all things Delaware, and if you visit the Academy on a regular basis, we encourage you to subscribe to Delaware Today.
Agility Classes: From the Beginning to Competition-Level
FUNDAMENTALS AGILITY
The foundation class will help to better your dogs drive and motivation and provide the necessary body awareness skills to be able to compete successfully in agility. This is an 4 week course, limited to 5 teams. COST: $75.00
Week 1
- tugging
- restrained recalls
- intro to clickers
- targets
- perch
Week 2
- warm up with tugging
- restrained recalls
- targets
- single jump work
- travel board
Week 3
- warm up with tugging
- restrained recalls through tunnels
- targets
- jump set point
- travel board
- front and rear cross work
Week 4
- travel board with target on the end
- jump grids
- front and rear cross work with tunnels
- teeter bang game
- tugging
- restrained recalls
- intro to clickers
- targets
- perch
Week 2
- warm up with tugging
- restrained recalls
- targets
- single jump work
- travel board
Week 3
- warm up with tugging
- restrained recalls through tunnels
- targets
- jump set point
- travel board
- front and rear cross work
Week 4
- travel board with target on the end
- jump grids
- front and rear cross work with tunnels
- teeter bang game
PRE-BEGINNERS AGILITY
Introduction to the sport. Start building basic skills and communication between dog and handler. This is an 8 week course COST: $125.00
BASIC AGILITY
Focus on learning obstacles, jumps, tunnels, weave poles, etc. Beginners Obedience skills required. This is an 8 week course COST: $125.00
BEGINNERS AGILITY
Some off lead work. Obstacles progressing to full height. This is an 8 week course COST: $125.00
INTERMEDIATE AGILITY
Mostly off lead. Full height obstacles. Small courses run to teach handling skills. This is an 8 week course COST: $125.00
ADVANCED AGILITY
All off lead. Full courses run to teach handling skills. This is an 8 week course COST: $125.00
COMPETITION AGILITY
For all dogs running in novice, open, and excellent. Advanced skills and course speed emphasized. This is an 8 week course COST: $125.00
Click Here to sign up for a Class with our online Class Registration !
Building Rentals are Available
Our Facility is Available for Canine-Related Events and Organizations
Our Facility is available for canine-related events and organizations, so please check our Calendar of Classes and Events to see when it's available. Please contact Don Brown by phone at (302) 588-4636 or by email at don@academyofdogtraining.com to discuss rental rates and to schedule a tour of our Academy.
