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The JAG Training program allows handlers to take multiple classes and, for
higher level students, to also be able to periodically sign up for "BASIC
HANDLING" Or Contacts/Weaves class to tune-up on critical skills
JAG Philosophy
The JAG training program will be designed to appeal to the widest
assortment of agility students. Classes will be designed so that the
student who wants to excel at the highest level will be given proper foundation
and handling skills that will enable their dogs to perform to the best of the
team's ability.
For the student that wants to compete without concern of being
competitive, the program will still teach foundation and basics. However,
the student will be allowed to proceed through the program as long as their dog
safely performs obstacles. The student will be advised that skipping some
skills, for example the ability to have their dog perform a contact with the
handler several feet away from the end of the contact, will affect their
performance and ability to acquire some of the more advanced skills.
Lastly, for the student that has no intention of competing, but just wants
to have fun with their dog, the program will allow the student to take classes
as long as the dog performs obstacles safely. In addition, the student
will be made aware that skills that are a requirement for entry into a
particular class will not be addressed.
SHORT CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Fundamentals - will teach agility skills, but not on
agility equipment. All skills will be taught with an emphasis on both the
handler and dog having fun. It includes, intro to clicker, recalls, games to
build focus, Games needed for agility skills, obedience and gets dogs ready to
get on agility equipment. Some equipment may be introduced after
week 5.
Puppy Fundamentals - same as above, but for puppies
Equipment Introduction #1 : Introduce
following equipment : Jumps, Tire, Broad Jump, Tunnels, Chute, angles to
equipment, distance
Equipment Introduction #2. This class will introduce
contacts and weaves. It can be taken at the same time as Equipment
Introduction #1. Class must be taken until dog is working contacts full
height. Dogwalk, Afreame, See-saw and weave poles
Contacts and Weaves - This class can be taken by green dogs
to progress on the performance of contacts and weaves. It can be also
taken by dogs that need to correct problems or need to acquire additional skills
on contacts that will allow the team to further their ability to increase speed
and reliability while running a course. Includes proofing, crosses at
contacts and weaves, lateral distance, send ahead, and more
Basic Handling #1 - jumps and tunnels only, requires
Equipment Introduction #1. Includes GO, OUT, Call to heel, Front cross,
Rear Cross, blind cross and more
Basic Handling #2: jumps and
tunnels only, Front Crosses on Pinwheel, S-Curve, Serpentines,
Threadles, Back crosses in a "S" curve , 180 Turns, 270 Turns,
layering, Go, Out
Basic Handling #3: jumps and tunnels
only, Box work, Multiple crosses in a row More Front
cross and rear cross work, Enforcement of cueing and tight turns, Learn to
read a course for appropriate cross, Alphabet Soup type of class
Novice Handling #1 - skills with all equipment.
Concentrates on short sequences with proper cues and course analysis.
Proficiency on all contacts required. Dogs should be able to work
independently of the handler to a distance of 10 feet. Work Front Crosses,
Sperentines, Rear Crosses, 180 turns, 270 Turns
Novice Handling #2. - skills with all
equipment. Longer sequences with the goal of having the dog/handler team
ready to compete, Longer sequences (up to #15 obstacles) with proper cues and
course analysis. Avoiding simple off-course options. Side switch
analysis, explain trialing procedures to students, train basic obstacle
discriminations
Open Handling: Add complexity to courses,
Courses should be based on current Open level courses, Obstacle
Discriminations, Side changes with options
Excellent Handling: Courses &
Handling skills needed to compete in Excellent/Master level courses
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