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TRAINING	• 1st Session Classes: January - May • 2nd Session Classes: June - November Missed out on signing up for a class? You can still learn about agility, get started in agility or keep up your training by attending our workshops. Check out our Calendar Events page for workshops being offered by various mainland top trainers.
REGISTRATION	Registration Dates	May 19 tba HAHA Members July 14 tba HAHA Members & Public
	Classes begin in January (check calendar) Links • Classes Offered • Class Dates • Training Location: Saturday~ Sunday Registration Form download here Register @ Salt Lake Elementary School 1131 Ala Lilikoi St. Honolulu, HI 96818 map Considering taking a class with us? Are you taking a class with us? Please read our Training Field Policy. COME TO REGISTRATION PREPARED
	• Bring a copy of shot records for us to keep.* click here for more info • Complete your registration form prior to getting in line. Registration Form Also available at the time of registration. • If "instructor approval" is listed as a prerequisite you need to contact the instructor prior to registering. You can do that now by clicking here. • Bring money or HAHA Bucks. • If this is the first time your dog is taking a class with us please bring your dog along as we'd like to meet him and evaluate his temperament. • For dogs who have trained in agility elsewhere, please bring your dog so we can meet them. You will be asked to handle your dog in a novice course. Please wear the appropriate clothing, bring water for your dog and toy/food for reward. • If you don't know what class to take contact our instructors now.
	*A copy of your dog's vaccinations will be submitted and kept with your registration. The club will not be responsible for keeping track of your vaccinations, thus each time you register you must bring an updated copy of your dog's shot records in order to register for classes.

Cost Types of Membership	The fee for enrolling in our training program is based on the number of dog's you handle, how many classes you take and your type of membership. • A handler (regardless of type of membership) registering one dog for multiple classes will pay a significantly reduced amount for the second class. • A handler (regardless of type of membership) registering two dogs for two classes will also pay a reduced amount for the second class. • This savings on the cost of dues charged is only applicable if the handler remains the same. • We also offer a reduction in the cost of dues if you are a HAHA Member or a Student Member. Some examples on cost for training with the club: Taking her first class with HAHA is, Suzy. Suzy is now considered an Associate Member of HAHA. She decides she wants to sign up her two dogs, Spot and Rover, for classes. The total cost would be $100 for Rover and Spot to each take 1 class (1st dog, Spot, $75, 2nd dog Rover, $25). Suzy's husband, Tom, also an Associate Member, signs up their other dog Lassie for two classes. He pays $100 for 1 dog, Lassie, to take two classes. Their young son Bob has been taking classes with HAHA and has recently been invited to become a member. Now that he is a member he will pay $55 for his dog, Rin Tin Tin, to take two classes (1st class $40, 2nd class $15).
		TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
		HAHA Member	Associate Member	Student Member
	1 Class	$40	$75	$40
	Additional Class	$15	$25	$15
	Additional Dog	$15	$25	$15
	*About Types of Membership:* HAHA Members get a financial break and are committed to work to help run the club. Associate Members are agility handlers currently enrolled in our training program. Student Members are similar to Associate Member only they are under the age of 18 and are still in school or are under the age of 23 and are attending college or a trade school. More on membership can be learned on our membership page.

TRAINING	All our training is motivational and through our classes you will be taught how to guide your dog into making the right decision. Your dog will learn through his successes. With the exception of our Puppy Class, dogs enrolling in class need to know basic commands (sit and down with a stay), be able to work off leash (stay with handler and not run off) as well as be dog and people friendly. A crate or x-pen is required. For the safety of all our dogs we require a copy of current vaccinations* which must be presented at registration (distemper, parvovirus and hepatitis). One dog per handler per class. Come to class prepared (crates, water & bowl, treats) and if it's your first time joining us please read our Training Field Policy.
	GETTING STARTED IN AGILITY ~ Our Basic Agility Foundation Program
Basic Agility Foundation Program • Introduction to Agility, Part I • Introduction to Agility, Part II • Introduction to Agility, Part III, Handling	A dog one year of age or older entering our agility program without any previous agility experience will begin his novice training program with Introduction to Agility, Part I. After successfully completely the 9 week program the handler and dog will advance to our Introduction to Agility, Part II. These two programs (18 weeks) will focus on teaching basic agility to the handler and introducing the dog to all the equipment found in agility (the see-saw (teeter) and weave poles may be omitted). The following session the dog would be placed in our Introduction to Agility, Part III Handling class where an agility system of handling will be taught along with mini courses involving sequencing with contacts. At the end of these 3 nine weeks classes the handler and dog will have completed our Basic Agility Foundation Program and will be able to take any of our intermediate level classes as well as any introductory classes. During the time the novice dog is enrolled in the Basic Agility Foundation Program the handler may take additional novice classes such as Introduction to Weave-poles, Introduction to Seesaw, Introduction to Handling System or any introductory class. The Registration Chair, Anne or Arlene, or an instructor, will be able to aid you in designing the program that best fits the needs of you and your dog. If Introduction to Agility, Part II is not offered during a session it is because there are no dogs/handlers coming out of Introduction to Agility, Part I.
It's never too early to get started on agility.
Puppy Agility	We offer a class on Saturday for dogs under one year of age. They will be taught basic manners (sit, down, stay, recall and socialization) along with agility foundation. Dogs must be non aggressive to humans and dogs as well as be fully immunized. Please bring your puppy to registration. This class is not taught each session. See classes for more information. This class will not be offered 1st Session 2011.
Make sure you read our Training Field Policy for more information on our programs. For a full list of classes click here.
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