Agility
All regular Agility classes are held at the spcaLA PD Pitchford Companion Animal Village, 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, 90815 @ El Dorado Regional Park across from the Community Garden.
Class & Fees
• Classes consist of six one-hour sessions (not always consecutive weeks) per series.
• Cost for all regular agility classes for ALL dogs is $120.00 per dog.
• You may register through this site or return the completed registration form to : Animal Behavior & Training Services Dept., spcaLA, 5026 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016. Make checks payable to spcaLA. Your spot is only guarantee once the payment is received.
Vaccinations:
- We require Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella. Equivalent may be accepted with appropriate medical documentation
Payment must be made at time of registration. (Your spot in the class is not guaranteed until payment is received). Please confirm that the class you are interested in is still open prior to making payment. You can email training@spcaLA.com for more information on class availability if you are not sure.
Waiting List
If the class you see is full, please click here to be added to the waiting list (you will only be contacted by email when classes become available).
Most classes run weekly. However, classes can be cancelled and/or postponed without notice. We will do our best to alert you to any weeks in which there will not be class so you can adjust your schedule accordingly. You will also receive the full number of lessons only the session end date will be affected. Below are the current dates in which there will not be any classes:
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving day (including the day before & after)
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
- New Year’s Day
| INTRODUCTORY AGILITY | |||
Pre-Requisite: None Introductory Agility is for dogs that have not had previous agility experience and is an ideal class for building the equipment skills necessary for setting a sound foundation for future agility classes.
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| Start Date | Day/Time | Status | |
| July 13, 2010 | Tuesday 7:00 PM Long Beach |
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| NOVICE CLASS | |||
Pre-Requisite: Novice Agility is for students that have completed at least one 6 week introductory level agility class. This class is a continuation of the introductory class and will develop skills already learned in the previous class level. |
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| Start Date | Day/Time | Status | |
| July 12, 2010 | Monday 7:00 PM Long Beach |
Open to current and approved new students only | |
| July 14, 2010 | Wednesday 6:00 PM Long Beach |
Open to current and approved new students only | |
| July 14, 2010 | Wednesday 7:00 PM Long Beach |
Open to current and approved new students only | |
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| ADVANCED - Competition | |||
Pre-Requisite: This class is for dogs and handlers that are competition-ready or at an advanced training level. For dogs not competing, instructor approval may be required. Dog or handler must have or be competing in the Open/Advanced level of competition. |
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| Start Date | Day/Time | Status | |
| July 13, 2010 | Tuesday 8:00 PM Long Beach |
Open to Advanced students and approved new students only | |
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| AGILITY GAMES STRATEGIES | |||
Pre-requisite: Dogs must be able to comfortably navigate an agility course and be proficient on most equipment Have you ever asked yourself, "What the heck is Snooker?" |
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| BEGINNING "A" AGILITY | |||
Pre-requisite: For dogs with 3-6 months or less of agility. Completion of at least one 6 week introductory class required. |
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| TBD | TBD | Open to current Beg. A 6pm students | |
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| BEGINNING "B" AGILITY | |||
Pre-requisite: Students at this level have been doing agility for 6 months or more. Dogs should have a solid "stay,""sit,""down" and basic "come when called". Dogs must know and be comfortable on all equipment, as well as have the capability to link 5 or more obstacles. |
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| BEGINNING "C" AGILITY | |||
Pre-requisite: This class is designed for students that have had more than 9 months of agility classes and whose dog can navigate each piece of equipment independently and consistently. |
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| Start Date | Day/Time | Status | |
| July 13, 2010 | Tuesday 6:00 PM Long Beach |
Open to current and approved new students only | |
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| FUNDAMENTALS OF AGILITY (formerly "Obedience For Agility) | |||
Recommended for students prior to taking introductory agility or at the same time. This class is for all dogs either currently participating in agility classes or will be starting classes in the near future. Fundamentals of agility will cover basic and fundamental handling skills necessary to successfully navigate any agility course. |
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| INTERMEDIATE AGILITY | |||
Students at this level have been doing agility for nine (9) months or more. Dogs should have a solid "stay," "sit," "Down" and MUST come when called. Dogs must know and be comfortable on all equipment as well as have the capability to link 10 or more obstacles. Ability to do weaves from both sides is beneficial. Dogs at this level are ready to start competing, are competing or are at a comparable training level. |
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| Start Date | Day/Time | Status | |
| July 12, 2010 | Monday 6:00 PM | Open to current and new approved students only | |
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This class is designed to help handlers improve their dog's ability to properly negotiate all contact obstacles and to build a better performance. During this class teams will build speed and improve their overall precision in navigating the all important contact zones. PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS WILL ACCOMMODATE THE TEAM WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF AGILITY EXPERIENCE. |
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| SPECIALTY CLASS: HANDLING...from Start to Finish line | |||
| This class is designed to help handlers improve their ability to properly navigate through agility courses. It is also designed to teach the dog how to interpret and respond to handler cues and direction. This class is for dogs and handlers that have been training for six months or more. Dog and handler must have an understanding of ALL equipment . |
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