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Agility Training
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Agility is a sport in which dog and handler, as a
team, work their way through a series of obstacles including jumps,
tunnels and weave poles. The main reason for doing agility is that it's
FUN!, but it also gives you an
opportunity to interact in a constructive way with your dog, providing
challenge, exercise (for both of you!), and social interaction (again,
for both of you!).
Our program introduces your dog to the various
obstacles in the most pleasant and safe way possible.
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Our agility instructor is Michelle O'Neill.
Michelle is experienced at teaching both
agility and obedience, and is involved with her own dog in numerous dog
sport activities. Michelle is a very upbeat person who thoroughly
enjoys teaching and is committed to the principles of positive
reinforcement for both dogs and owners!
At Common Scents, we have fun without all of the rules of competitive
agility to provide a program that is enjoyable yet relaxed for both you
and your dog. Our equipment is of the finest quality and therefore very
stable and safe.
We do require that you complete a basic obedience course prior to
enrollment. It is necessary that the owners have control over their
dogs to avoid injury and also to allow the class to run smoothly. If
you have already been through class at Common Scents, you're all set!
If you've been through some other program, you can still enroll in
agility, but one of our instructors will need to meet with you briefly
to see that you have control over your dog and that the dog is
physically able to handle the course. If you have not taken your dog
through an obedience class yet, we offer an exceptional beginner
obedience class for dogs age 13 weeks and older, as well as
intermediate and advanced level classes.
The program runs for six weeks and meets on Thursday evenings.
Our next Outdoor
Agility Sessions start:
April 22nd, 2010 (tentative)
Because of the athletic
requirements of
the sport, you must be certain
your dog is in good health before enrolling in an agility program. If
age, weight, or any other physical condition is in question, please
talk to your vet to avoid putting your dog at unnecessary risk. Also,
puppies over 6 months old may enroll, but may not be allowed on some
obstacles due to their developing structure. For more information, see
the health requirements for all dogs enrolled in our classes.
Common Scents
Canine Center - Offering professional, common sense dog
training, counseling and boarding. We serve residents of Oakland,
Genesee, Lapeer, Wayne, Macomb and Washtenaw counties as well as
outstate Michigan and clients from coast to coast.
Recommended by:
- Numerous veterinary clinics
- Professional organizations
- Clients
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