More advanced than the Beginner Foundation class. This class is open to dogs 12 months or older that have some basic agility training. This class is designed to further develop your dog’s confidence on all obstacles; reinforce contact skills, jumping skills and weave pole skills, and focus more on handling queues and timing. Continuing to learn the basics, exposing the dogs to all equipment with an emphasis on handler maneuvers and obstacle sequencing. Handlers/dogs will run obstacle sequences containing 5-12 full-size obstacles. The focus of this course is to prepare the team for AKC ACT 1 events. 1. Learn the concept of front crosses. 2. Learn the concept of rear crosses. 3. Sequencing 5-12 obstacles at a time 4. Stopping at the end of contacts 5. Making sure you dog is at your side, when applicable 6. More extensive weave pole work 7. Keep the dog motivated and focused on the job at hand. 8. The handler needs to understand that the dog is never wrong and to always use positive reinforcement. 9. Learn to handle your dog at a distance and to leave you when you say “GO.” 10. Start to learn basics of AKC agility rules. Questions: cbosco523@gmail.com