Minimum Age Requirement for Dogs Participating in Agility
Please note that dogs must be at least 10 months of age to participate in agility classes.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration to participate in a Cactus K9 event at any time. You will receive a refund, less a $25 administration fee, if a written notification of cancellation is received no later than 10 days before the start of the scheduled event.
Extenuating Circumstances: The Cactus K9 Club will consider a request for a refund past the cancellation deadline if medical documentation (dog or human) is provided. We encourage individuals to take advantage of the registration transfer option.
Registration Transfer: A confirmed registrant may transfer registration to another individual under the following conditions:
- email from primary registrant to [email protected] to explain circumstances
- a registration form is submitted by the new registrant indicating who is being replaced
- any transfer of fees is handled by the individuals involved.
If there is a waiting list for the event, Cactus K9 Club can assist with filling the spot.
To request a refund, please click here
Pre Agility/Agility Skill Building - Level I CLASS FULL - Registration is now closed
Instructors: Deb Murdock
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, and March 14
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Cost: $240.00 (less 10% for members)
Location: 411 Wittner Road (near Lafarge)
Maximum number of students: 5
Agility Level 1 Skill Building - dogs should be a minimum 10 months old (exceptions may be allowed on consultation with instructor). To be enrolled in the class, your dogs should have basic commands such as a recall, stay, sit/down (puppy and basic obedience classes are an asset).
Agility is an addicting sport for both you and your dog in which you navigate an obstacle course together. In this pre-agility class you will learn how to train your dog on the basic equipment such as tunnels, jumps, tire jump and the table. All exercises will be age appropriate so all dogs - old and young - can play. As a handler you will learn how to guide your dog through small sequences using positive reinforcement e.g. toy play and food rewards. This class will provide you with a good understanding of the foundational skills.
Pre-requisites: Basic skills (e.g. sit, stay, down, come). Please share any formal training with the instructor. *Please also let instructors know within the registration form if your dog has any food allergies and sensitivities towards humans or other dogs.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Instructors: Deb Murdock
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, and March 14
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Cost: $240.00 (less 10% for members)
Location: 411 Wittner Road (near Lafarge)
Maximum number of students: 5
Agility Level 1 Skill Building - dogs should be a minimum 10 months old (exceptions may be allowed on consultation with instructor). To be enrolled in the class, your dogs should have basic commands such as a recall, stay, sit/down (puppy and basic obedience classes are an asset).
Agility is an addicting sport for both you and your dog in which you navigate an obstacle course together. In this pre-agility class you will learn how to train your dog on the basic equipment such as tunnels, jumps, tire jump and the table. All exercises will be age appropriate so all dogs - old and young - can play. As a handler you will learn how to guide your dog through small sequences using positive reinforcement e.g. toy play and food rewards. This class will provide you with a good understanding of the foundational skills.
Pre-requisites: Basic skills (e.g. sit, stay, down, come). Please share any formal training with the instructor. *Please also let instructors know within the registration form if your dog has any food allergies and sensitivities towards humans or other dogs.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Agility Skill Building - Level 2 CLASS IS FULL Registration is now closed
Instructor: Sherri Penner
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, and 28
Time: 3:30-4:45 pm
Cost: $160 (less 10% for Members)
Location: 411 Wittner Road (near Lafarge)
Number of students: 5
Description: Agility is a very fun sport for dogs and humans that can also be a confidence booster for dogs. There are many different skills that take time to develop. This class is the next step for dogs and handlers that have completed CK9C Agility Skill Building level 1 (formerly called Pre-Agility) or teams with equivalent skills. This course will focus on building dog and handler agility foundations. We will focus on a balance between obstacle commitment and handler focus, basic handling, one jump exercises, grid work and more. We will also be working with dogs and handlers on basic proofing and impulse control to help set each team up for success in more advance agility.
Pre-requisite: Pre-Agility / Agility Skill Building Level 1 - If you have taken Level 1 elsewhere, permission of instructor is required. Dogs should be comfortable with jumps, tunnels, and short sequences. Handlers should have basic handling skills experience.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Instructor: Sherri Penner
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, and 28
Time: 3:30-4:45 pm
Cost: $160 (less 10% for Members)
Location: 411 Wittner Road (near Lafarge)
Number of students: 5
Description: Agility is a very fun sport for dogs and humans that can also be a confidence booster for dogs. There are many different skills that take time to develop. This class is the next step for dogs and handlers that have completed CK9C Agility Skill Building level 1 (formerly called Pre-Agility) or teams with equivalent skills. This course will focus on building dog and handler agility foundations. We will focus on a balance between obstacle commitment and handler focus, basic handling, one jump exercises, grid work and more. We will also be working with dogs and handlers on basic proofing and impulse control to help set each team up for success in more advance agility.
Pre-requisite: Pre-Agility / Agility Skill Building Level 1 - If you have taken Level 1 elsewhere, permission of instructor is required. Dogs should be comfortable with jumps, tunnels, and short sequences. Handlers should have basic handling skills experience.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Advanced/Masters Skills CLASS FULL - Registration is now closed
Instructor: Michelle Boham
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, and March 7
Time: Class 1 - 5:15 - 6:15 pm and Class 2 - 6:25 - 7:25 pm
Cost: $200 (less 10% for non-Members)
Location: 411 Wittner Road (Lafarge)
Maximum # of Students: 5 per class
Description: This course will focus on adding some of the more advanced skills to your toolbox so that you can handle for your dog’s smoothest and fastest lines. We will be breaking things down and focusing on reading our dog’s lines and approaches to obstacles, where we should be cueing extension vs collection and other handling techniques to support our dogs. This may include treadles (slices vs. wraps), push back blinds (Germans), delayed blinds or Japanese, or anything you as a handlers want to work on.
Pre-requisites: Completion of level 3 or 4 (or by invitation/approval of instructor)
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Instructor: Michelle Boham
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, and March 7
Time: Class 1 - 5:15 - 6:15 pm and Class 2 - 6:25 - 7:25 pm
Cost: $200 (less 10% for non-Members)
Location: 411 Wittner Road (Lafarge)
Maximum # of Students: 5 per class
Description: This course will focus on adding some of the more advanced skills to your toolbox so that you can handle for your dog’s smoothest and fastest lines. We will be breaking things down and focusing on reading our dog’s lines and approaches to obstacles, where we should be cueing extension vs collection and other handling techniques to support our dogs. This may include treadles (slices vs. wraps), push back blinds (Germans), delayed blinds or Japanese, or anything you as a handlers want to work on.
Pre-requisites: Completion of level 3 or 4 (or by invitation/approval of instructor)
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Agility - Level 5 - Not offered at this time
Instructor: Karen Williamson
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Location: Rayleigh
Description: Learning is not linear: dogs and people can learn the same concepts many times, gaining a different understanding each time. This class is for those who would like to backtrack a little, to solidify training skills with slightly more advanced sequences.
Pre-requisite: Level 4 completed, or other advanced training.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Instructor: Karen Williamson
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Location: Rayleigh
Description: Learning is not linear: dogs and people can learn the same concepts many times, gaining a different understanding each time. This class is for those who would like to backtrack a little, to solidify training skills with slightly more advanced sequences.
Pre-requisite: Level 4 completed, or other advanced training.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Agility Contacts Level 1 - Not offered at this time
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Description: Contact equipment performance has a significant role in agility. The A-Frame, Teeter-Totter, and Dog-walk all have contact zones (usually yellow) painted on the bottom of the ramps. In order for your dog’s performance to be successful, they must have at least one foot in the colored area at the bottom of these pieces. The contact zone rules are in place for the safety of dogs. Training your dog to stop at the bottom of the contact with their 2 front feet on the ground and their 2 back feet on the equipment is important to safety and success. The Teeter-Totter is unique as there is movement and noise as well as a contact zone. This training will take some time to be reliable.
In this class, you will work on exercises that will help your dog understand the expectations of contact equipment (2 front feet off/2 back feet on). This will be achieved by using;
Prerequisite: Agility Skill Building Level 2 or equivalent. If unsure, email [email protected] and your email will be forwarded on to the instructor.
Recommended home equipment: a training plank
These exercises will be taught in a fun, fear-free manner using positive training methods. Your dog will have working time on all of the contact equipment during this set of classes in the safest way possible.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
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Description: Contact equipment performance has a significant role in agility. The A-Frame, Teeter-Totter, and Dog-walk all have contact zones (usually yellow) painted on the bottom of the ramps. In order for your dog’s performance to be successful, they must have at least one foot in the colored area at the bottom of these pieces. The contact zone rules are in place for the safety of dogs. Training your dog to stop at the bottom of the contact with their 2 front feet on the ground and their 2 back feet on the equipment is important to safety and success. The Teeter-Totter is unique as there is movement and noise as well as a contact zone. This training will take some time to be reliable.
In this class, you will work on exercises that will help your dog understand the expectations of contact equipment (2 front feet off/2 back feet on). This will be achieved by using;
- Targets
- Training planks
- Stopping with help in the contact zone of the equipment
- Movement on slightly wobbly surfaces
- Teeter totter games that engage your dog
- Release training off of equipment
Prerequisite: Agility Skill Building Level 2 or equivalent. If unsure, email [email protected] and your email will be forwarded on to the instructor.
Recommended home equipment: a training plank
These exercises will be taught in a fun, fear-free manner using positive training methods. Your dog will have working time on all of the contact equipment during this set of classes in the safest way possible.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Contacts - Stopped NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME
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In this class we will go through the steps to teach a reliable stop on the bottom of contacts. This is the 2 on/2 off method, and applicable for dogs just learning contacts (teeter/dog walk/A-frame); or dogs with some understanding but not there yet; or dogs needing "re-training". Depending on the dog's level, we may or may not use a full height piece of equipment and there WILL be homework. The exercises will be adjusted for each individual dog.
Prerequisite: Must have Agility Level 2/Contacts training. If unsure, email [email protected] and your email will be forwarded on to the instructor.
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
Regional Prep Mini Series - Not offered at this time
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Description: This exciting new miniseries will give you all the tools that you need to take regionals by storm. Michelle is a 2x Regional Champion and 3x top 10 finalist, and was an IFCS AAC National Team Alternate. This series will include competition mindset and mental game, dog and human warmups, regionals rules, course map analysis, gamble planning/strategies, course walking and of course handling skills for regionals style courses specific to some of this year’s judges.
Prerequisites: Preference will go to Regionals Competitors first (other trialing dogs at advanced level are welcome)
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
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Description: This exciting new miniseries will give you all the tools that you need to take regionals by storm. Michelle is a 2x Regional Champion and 3x top 10 finalist, and was an IFCS AAC National Team Alternate. This series will include competition mindset and mental game, dog and human warmups, regionals rules, course map analysis, gamble planning/strategies, course walking and of course handling skills for regionals style courses specific to some of this year’s judges.
Prerequisites: Preference will go to Regionals Competitors first (other trialing dogs at advanced level are welcome)
*Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed by the CK9C Class Coordinator. Your instructor will contact you with details and directions approximately 5-7 days before the start of classes.
