Agility Classes
Listed below are our class descriptions as well as our upcoming classes. To skip and go straight to our sign up page simply click here.
At Bell Creek, we work hard to teach both dogs and handlers how to work as a team. Our agility classes are small to ensure lots of individual working time. Agility is a fun sport that works a dog both mentally and physically. It is a great confidence builder for nervous dogs and a wonderful outlet for high-energy dogs. Whether you choose to compete or are just looking for something fun to do with your dog, our agility classes will help you achieve your goals. All of our agility classes are taught by instructors who successfully compete in agility with the upper-level classes only being taught by instructors who have earned at least one Master Agility Championship.
All of our agility classes meet once per week for six weeks unless otherwise noted under the description on the sign up page. Please see below for full class descriptions. If you are unsure if a class is right for you, you may contact us for assistance and possible evaluation. If you are transferring from another facility or program and are not sure where you should start, please contact us and we would be happy to help you find the right class for you. Like Bell Creek on Facebook to receive notification when new classes are posted as well as to see what our students, and of course, our own dogs are up to.
For your ease we have listed all of our upcoming sessions to the right of the class descriptions. These are the start dates for each session and not the list of class dates. If you do not see the class you would like on our upcoming list, you may sign up on our wait list or please contact us and we can notify you when it does become available.
Private lessons are available on a variety of topics and are ideal for dogs that are not able to work in a class setting at this time, or for teams that would like more individualized lessons. Please contact us to check availability and to schedule private lessons.
To guarantee your spot in class, it must be paid for prior to the start of class. Full refunds will be given if for any reason the class is cancelled. Full refunds (minus any online service fees) are given to students who withdraw 10+ days before the start of class. Refunds in the amount of 50% will be given to those withdrawing from class with less than 10 days until the start of the class. No refunds will be given after the start of the class session.
Please note that in our foundation agility classes, girls in heat/season are not allowed, but we do allow makeup classes for girls that miss due to this issue. Girls in season are allowed in seasonal/panties in our upper-level classes.
All of our agility classes meet once per week for six weeks unless otherwise noted under the description on the sign up page. Please see below for full class descriptions. If you are unsure if a class is right for you, you may contact us for assistance and possible evaluation. If you are transferring from another facility or program and are not sure where you should start, please contact us and we would be happy to help you find the right class for you. Like Bell Creek on Facebook to receive notification when new classes are posted as well as to see what our students, and of course, our own dogs are up to.
For your ease we have listed all of our upcoming sessions to the right of the class descriptions. These are the start dates for each session and not the list of class dates. If you do not see the class you would like on our upcoming list, you may sign up on our wait list or please contact us and we can notify you when it does become available.
Private lessons are available on a variety of topics and are ideal for dogs that are not able to work in a class setting at this time, or for teams that would like more individualized lessons. Please contact us to check availability and to schedule private lessons.
To guarantee your spot in class, it must be paid for prior to the start of class. Full refunds will be given if for any reason the class is cancelled. Full refunds (minus any online service fees) are given to students who withdraw 10+ days before the start of class. Refunds in the amount of 50% will be given to those withdrawing from class with less than 10 days until the start of the class. No refunds will be given after the start of the class session.
Please note that in our foundation agility classes, girls in heat/season are not allowed, but we do allow makeup classes for girls that miss due to this issue. Girls in season are allowed in seasonal/panties in our upper-level classes.
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Agility 1 $150.00
This is a six week class designed to lay the foundation for great teamwork both on the field and off. This class is open to all dogs 8 months or older of any breed or mix (younger dogs may register with restrictions on jumping and equipment, but can start the same foundation training). In agility 1 we will cover all standard pieces of agility equipment including the teeter, tire, table, dog-walk, a-frame, weaves, tunnels, low jumps, and some sequencing. All obstacles will be introduced at their easiest setting to ensure confidence while building understanding in the dog how to correctly and safely navigate the equipment. In addition you will build drive as well as build your teamwork. Register |
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Agility 2 $150.00
In this class dogs will progress to closed weaving with removal of guides throughout the session, increased height on contacts as well as longer sequencing. This class will continue to build on your dog’s confidence and knowledge of equipment as well as continue to build their drive to play the game. This class is open to any dog who has taken an Agility 1-type class/has been exposed to agility obstacles at their easiest setting. Register |
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Agility 3 $150.00
In this class dogs will continue to work weave entries with increasing difficulty, equipment at full height as well as increased complexity in sequencing between obstacles. This class is open to any dog that is able safely navigate equipment at a low setting and is ready to progress to full-sized equipment.Dogs will continue polishing and proofing what they have learned so far. By the end of Agility 3 dogs will know how to safely and confidently complete all obstacles while having fun doing so. This class is open to dogs that are able to run on full-sized obstacles and are weaving closed weaves. Register |
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Puppy Agility $150.00
This class is for young dogs ages 4-10 months to introduce them to agility in a low setting without a lot of repetition as to ensure their young joints are not damaged while they are still in the peak of their growth...I want your young pups to have a long and healthy life whether or not you ever choose to have them compete. This class will introduce handling on the flat, tunnels, chutes, targeting, hoops and above all FUN. Register |
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Puppy Agility 2 $150.00
For puppies and young large breed dogs. This class is to continue to build on contact behavior at low height as well as to work on sequencing of obstacles. As puppies graduate from this class they will be able to continue on into Agility 3. Register |
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Agility Handling $150.00
This class will continue to build on your timing of basic handling skills as well as increasing your dog's discrimination skills and learning more advanced handling options. This class is open to any team that is able to complete the equipment (guides or help are okay, but they need to be at regulation height or you will have to bypass it). Register |
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Advanced Handling $150.00
This class is for teams that are able to navigate a course, and would like to improve upon their timing as well as learn additional handling techniques beyond front, rears, and blinds. Register |
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Trial Prep $10.00
This is a 30-minute class held at Sirius Ranch. The first five minutes are given to walking the course with six-minutes of working time per team. This class is for students that want to familiarize their dogs with Sirius Ranch and their equipment. This class is limited to four dogs. These are one-day classes/workshops, so sign up for the ones that work for your schedule! This class is subject to Sirius Ranch restrictions, so no bitches in season within two weeks of trial otherwise a seasonal must be worn during class. Though no puppies should be registered for this class, no dogs under six months of age. Please do not come into the building until it is your class time and no dogs or people in the middle gated area between the rings. Due to releasing time at Sirius, if the class is not full seven days prior, it will be cancelled for that upcoming week. Register |
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