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2025 Classes

updated 12-13-2024

1st Session Classes

New Dogs Temperament Test for 1st Session is Scheduled – click here for details

Online Registration

Class Dates

Salt Lake Elementary School, Aiea District Park & Enchanted Lake Park

We train at three locations, Salt Lake Elementary School, Enchanted Lake and Aiea District Parrk. We are always looking for more training fields. Let us know if you think you know of a good training site.

Members, Associate Members and the Public are invited to register for classes. We can’t wait to see you, but It is important to register at the appropriate time.

Registration begins with Members registering first. Next we will register Associate Members and the general public as well as any member who hasn’t registered yet. Sign up ONLY when it is the appropriate time. There are deadlines for submitting your checks as well as your dog’s shot records.

Waiting your turn shows respect towards each other. Please, practice patience, we too are anxious to have you and your fur babies in class. Thank you for your kokua! ❤️

HOW TO REGISTER EARLY

We believe in rewarding those who work hard and are team players. Those are the people we invite to become Members. The benefits to membership is early registration, reduced prices for classes and workshops, but there is much more. We all share in the work, hard work and the rewards are endless, life lessons. We have a lot of fun with each other and our dogs, and strive for betterment. We believe in positive training and bringing out the brilliance of all dogs. Do you have what it takes to become a MEMBER and part of our agility family? If interested, see what is expected of you on our Membership page.

Visit Registration for details on registering online.

CLASS LOCATIONS

Salt Lake Elementary School 1131 Ala Lilikoi St.Honolulu
Enchanted Lake Community Park
(Enchanted Lake Elementary School)		770 Keolu Dr.Kailua
Aiea District Park99-350 Aiea Heights Dr.Aiea

TRAINING DATES for a list of all training activity dates. The class schedule can also be found under each class description (below).

REQUIREMENTS to ATTEND CLASS

  • Your dog needs to be on a leash with a buckle collar. We like 6′ leads. No choke/pinch collars.
  • A crate is needed as all dogs will be kept in a crate while not performing. The easiest to transport is soft crates. Hard or wire crates are acceptable. Yes, a crate is a MUST. Have an instructor give you some tips on crate games. In no time, your dog will LOVE his crate!
  • Rewards are a must! Soft treats (preferably not crumbly) and a toy to reward your dog for a job well done. Bring a hungry dog to the field, much easier to train than one with a full belly.
  • Don’t forget water for your dog and yourself.
  • A copy of your dog’s updated shot records for us to keep. We’ve added Bordetella to our required list of vaccinations: Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis. Good to have, but not required, is Leptospirosis. If a vaccine is going to expire soon please schedule an appointment with your Veterinarian. Please make sure your dog’s vaccinations are up to date. Bordetella (Kennel Cough) MUST BE up to date for your dog to be in class.
  • Monthly flea and tick prevention treatment is required.

MUST READ – Review the information on the following linked pages.

1st Session Classes

🐩Training is held at 3 locations:
Salt Lake Elementary School, Aiea District Park and Enchanted Lake Park
🐕Classes are on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.
🐩Classes are listed is by day of the week, followed by time, in that order.
🐕Pay close attention to the location where the class will be held.
🐩There is no auditing of classes.

CLICK SECTIONS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • Open and close sections to make it easier to focus on information provided.

SATURDAY CLASS

Salt Lake Elementary School 8:15 - 10:30 AM

AGILITY GROUNDWORK

  • Instructor: Nanette/Teams 8

  • Details

    This foundation class will focus on building and maintaining a fun, working relationship for you and your dog. You’ll learn the value of a positive reward system, which you’ll retain throughout your agility training. We’ll work on increasing your dog’s focus, drive, impulse control, and body awareness. Basic jumping and off-leash handling skills will be covered. Teams will have various opportunities to play on a variety of obstacles and training aids.

  • - Prerequisites

    Open to dogs 12 months or older ~ Dogs must be in good physical condition. Questions? - Contact your Vet ~ Dogs must be crate trained as crates are required on the field ~ Dogs must be comfortable on leash, in a sit/down position, and should understand come and stay commands ~ Dogs must be non-aggressive towards other dogs and people.

  • - Homework

    Handlers will be expected to do homework assignments with their dog.

  • - Equipment

    Minor building of personal training equipment with PVC will be required.

  • - Class Rules

    Mandatory: Handler must be willing to attend every class. ~ Class equipment set up and breakdown required by all participants. ~

  • - IMPORTANT Registration Requirements

    All dogs must pass an evaluation test for temperament and basic obedience skills to be admitted into class. We will also observe how your dog is in its crate. The evaluation test will be at Salt Lake Elementary School (1131 Ala Lilikoi St, Honolulu) and will begin at 12 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow for time to find parking and get your dog situated. Bring your dog on a 6’ leash with a buckle collar, your dog's crate, and some treats. Email Nanette at haha.agilityclass@gmail com to RSVP for the temperament test.

  • - Temperament Test (Required)

    Students must pass Temperament Testing scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, at noon at Salt Lake Elementary School (1131 Ala Lilikoi St, Honolulu). Please see requirements above in registration requirements.

  • - Class Dates

    January 4, 11, 25 ~ February 1, 15, 22 ~ March 1, 8

SATURDAY

Salt Lake Elementary School 11 AM - 2 PM

ADVANCED SEQUENCING WITH CONTACT

  • Instructor/Magy/Teams 8-10

  • Details

    Classes are for teams with dogs that safely performs contacts and looking to challenge their skills. Training independence so handler can be either positioned laterally or vertically, able to perform a FC, RC or BC before or after the contact while the dog maintains criteria. Will include 1 or 2 contacts and may include tunnels and 12 weavepoles.

  • ~ Prerequisite

    Completed contacts classes at full height or trialing. ~ Team has developed a strong marker word, a name for each contact and has a criteria for each contact piece. ~ Knowledge of their dog’s stride and commitment zone. ~ Dog have impulse control training.

  • ~ Homework

    Homework travel plank required.

  • ~ Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Magy: magychanrice@aol.com

  • ~ Class Rules

    Help build, set jump height and breakdown equipment. ~ Let instructor know when missing class. ~ Keep barking at a minimum and pick up after your dogs. ~ Must be able to attend at least 6 classes.

  • ~ Class Dates

    January 11, 25 ~ February 15, 22 ~ March 8, 22 ~ April12,19

SATURDAY

Salt Lake Elementary School 2:00 – 4:30 PM

NOVICE A SEQUENCING CLASS

  • Instructor/Les/8-10 Teams

  • Details

    This class will help students with the basic handling skills to guide their dogs through short sequences that they may encounter in an agility course. Equipment used will be various jumps - broad jump, tire jump, panel jump, double jump, triple jump - and tunnels. 6 pole weaves or (1) contact equipment may be used, depending whether dogs have been trained on the equipment. The basic mechanics of a front cross and rear cross will be taught. If time permits serpentine and threadle will be presented. Videoing yourself in class is encouraged.

  • ~ Prerequisite

    Team must be a graduate of Agility Groundworks (Intro) and Novice Handling class. ~ Dog is non-aggressive to people and other working dogs; dog can work off-leash, will recall to their name. ~ Dog has a reliable sit-stay.

  • ~ Homework

    Homework drills are given at every class that should be completed before the next class.

  • ~ Equipment

    Student will need 4-5 jumps with bars (5’ bars preferred, but 4’ will work too). ~ Target plate and a small dog-valued toy that you can toss as reward.

  • ~ Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Les: saito424lk@aol.com

  • ~ Class Rules

    Teams should arrive at training ground at least 20 minutes before class time to set up their crating area close to class working area. ~ Please refrain from letting your dog relieve themself on playground equipment, building, and within the training field; remove your poop bags when you leave and don’t place them in school’s trash cans. ~ Students must help in getting equipment set up and putting equipment away after completion of class. ~ All dogs MUST be in crates when they are not working. ~ Students should bring toys and treats that their dog finds rewarding.

  • ~ Class Dates

    January 4, 11, 25 ~ February 15, 22 ~ March 8, 22 ~ April 12, 19 (Make-up class)

SUNDAY CLASS

Salt Lake Elementary School 8:15 - 10:30 AM

NOVICE HANDLING

  • Instructor: Jill/8 Teams

  • Details

    Learn how to do front crosses, rear crosses, acceleration, deceleration, serpentines and threadles as you and your dog learn how to work better together.

  • - Prerequisites

    You must have completed Agility Ground Work.

  • - Class Rules

    Come in early and settle your dog and get ready to build our lesson. ~ You must help take out, build, and put away the equipment. ~ You also need to help set heights for the dogs. ~ Before your run warm up your dog with circle work and tricks. ~ You must crate your dog when you are not running and put your dog on leash after your run. ~ Parking will be available on the street.

  • - Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Jill: jillsk9s@msn.com.

  • - Class Dates

    January 12,19, 26 ~ Feb. 2,16, 23 ~ March 2, 9

SUNDAY CLASS

Salt Lake Elementary School 11 AM - 2 PM

TRIAL PREP

  • Instructors: Scot & Alan/Teams Open

  • Details

    We will set up actual trial courses for you to run. You will be given the chance to run these different ways to improve your handling and dog connection.

  • - Prerequisite

    ~ Prerequisites-Students must know how to do all the contact equipment and 12 weave poles. ~ The courses will be geared more to Open/Advanced level.

  • - Instructor's Approval

    Instructor’s approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process: Contact Scot: katanaseo@gmail.com ~ Contact Alan: amiyahira001@gmail.com

  • - Class Rules

    ~ You need to be crated and ready to build by 11 AM. ~ You must help set up and take down the courses. ~ Be ready to run when it's your turn.

  • - Class Dates

    January 12 ~ February 2,16 ~ March 2 , 9 ~ April 6, 13 ~ May 11

SUNDAY

Salt Lake Elementary School 2:00 – 4:30 PM

A-FRAME & DOGWALK FOUNDATION CLASS

  • Instructor: Les/8-10 Teams

  • Details

    This class is intended for students with new dogs that have not started to train on the A-frame and Dogwalk equipment, and not necessarily for re-training a dog that has been taught previously. Each equipment offers unique challenges to the dog’s understanding. We will start with basic foundation exercises to build understanding of the performance criteria; these foundation exercises can be performed without the actual contact equipment and should be worked on between classes. Bring pen and writing tablet or a recording device to take notes and homework assignments. Contact training is progressive and each intermediate exercise is necessary to building the complete behavior. Missed classes and homework exercises will be detrimental to your dog’s understanding and confidence. Homework exercises will be assigned for each class session that should be practiced at least 2-3 times a week, if not daily. The goal at the end of the session is that your dog understands the performance behavior and will safely and confidently complete the performance.

  • ~ Prerequisites

    Team must be a graduate of Agility Groundworks (Intro) and Novice Handling class. ~ Dog is non-aggressive to people and other working dogs; dog can work off-leash, will recall to their name. ~ Dog has a reliable sit-stay.

  • ~ Homework

    For Homework exercises, you will need to build a Training Plank out of 1/2” or 3/4” thick plywood with dimensions of 12” wide by 48” long (54” long for big dogs). ~ Add 1”x3” x 12” long wood blocking to raise the plywood off the ground. ~ Recommend painting the top surface with exterior floor paint (yellow color preferred) and sprinkle sand or silica grit onto the wet painted surface.

  • ~ Equipment

    You will need your 2-3 jumps from Agility Groundwork’s class. ~ You should have a few food treats, toy, small treat bowl, and a tug toy that can be tossed as a reward.

  • ~ Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Les: saito424lk@aol.com

  • ~ Class Rules

    ~ Teams should arrive at training ground at least 20 minutes before class time to set up their crating area close to class working area. ~ Please refrain from letting your dog relieve themself on playground equipment, building, and within the training field; remove your poop bags when you leave and don’t place them in school’s trash cans. ~ Students must help in getting equipment set up and putting equipment away after completion of class. ~ All dogs MUST be in crates when they are not working. ~ Students should bring toys and treats that their dog finds rewarding.

  • ~ Class Dates

    January 12, 26~ February 16, 23 ~ March 2, 9, 23 ~ April 13, 27 (Make-up class)

MONDAY CLASS

Aiea District Park 7 - 9 PM

OPEN/INTERMEDIATE TRIAL PREP

  • Instructor: Alan & Naomi/Teams 10-12

  • Details

    This class is for teams that have competed at the novice level and who are now or about to compete at the open level. Teams will work on handling skills, obstacle discrimination and building a strong connection with your dogs. We will be selecting open level courses to practice on, which may include contacts. Preference will be given to teams competing at the open level.

  • - Prerequisite

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Contacts, Novice Handling and Weaves. ~ Dogs should be able to do 12 weaves poles independently or working towards that goal. ~ All dogs must be able to work off leash.

  • - Instructor's Approval

    Instructor’s approval required before starting the on-line registration. Contact Alan: amiyahira001@gmail.com

  • - Class Rules

    Students must come early to set up equipment and stay to break down when done. ~ You may be asked to help bring some of your own equipment (jumps/weaves, etc.) ~ All dogs must be crated when not actively working.

  • - Class Dates

    January 27 ~ February 3, 10, 17, 24 ~ March 3, 10, 17

WEDNESDAY CLASS

Aiea District Park 7 - 9:30 PM

INTERMEDIATE HANDLING DRILLS

  • Instructor’s: Magy/6-8 Teams

  • Details

    Applying the skills from Novice Handling and Sequencing, teams will work on contrast handling drills. Does your dog understand your cue? Understand where and why crosses (side changes) are executed. Introduction of blind crosses. Priority will be given to Novice teams.

  • - Prerequisite

    Team’s successful completion of Novice Handling and Sequencing. ~ Able to perform short sequencings with the 3 basic front and 3 basic rear crosses.

  • - Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Magy: magychanrice@aol.com

  • - Class Rules

    Must be able to attend 7 of eight classes due to the skills progression. ~ Notify instructor when missing class. ~ Bring personal equipment ~ Homework required. ~ Help set up, change jump height and break down equipment. ~ Keep dog’s barking to minimum.

  • - Class Dates

    January 8, 22, 29 February 12,19, 26 March 5,19


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