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Location - De Soto, IL

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Dog Agility Training - Beginner (Level 1)

Requirement – Some prior obedience training (self taught or class training) and control of your dog around other dogs, Dog must be 10 months or older. Level 1 is on Leash if needed, and introduces the handling basics, and agility equipment introduction. If there are any cancellations due to the weather, additional classes will be added.

Liability release req. to be signed before training.  First meeting with dog. Shot records due first class. Bring dog, toys, treats, water bowl water for both of you and clean up bags for your dogs.  Before starting first session please go to "Student Info" link at the top of this page and print the information needed.

No dogs in season allowed - handler can attend and practice at home what was missed in class.

All classes are held outside on grass, so dress appropriately.

Come 15 minutes early to potty dog and fill out paperwork.

New Group Classes start in March, June & September of every year.

Location: 204 Candlewood Dr., De Soto, IL -

Outside on grass, 100' x120' fenced in area.

Fee  $100, 6 sessions

Sign up early, there is a limit to the number of students per class.

2023 Fall Beginner Session -

Starts Sunday October 8th (6 sessions) 2:00 pm

No class - October 15th & 29th and possibly Nov 12th

All Schedules are Weather Permitting

This class is not offered through the college.

You will need to register by sending me an email, to save a spot

If you have questions, please contact Instructor: Carol Ely

email – carol@canineteam.com

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Dog Agility Training -

Intermediate (Level 2/3)

Requirements –

Beginner Level 1 or equivalent experience and control of your dog,

Dog must be able to do 3 -4 obstacles in a sequence without stopping.

Also, A Frame & Dog Walk. 

We will continue to work with the teeter and weaves.

Req. Level 1 or equivalent experience & instructor approval.

Dogs must be 12 months or older.

Liability release req. to be signed.

First class - shot records, dog, toys, treats, Potty Bags, water & bowl.

Questions call Carol.

All classes are held outside on grass, so dress appropriately. See web site link above at "Student Info" for more required information or come 15 min early to fill out paperwork. Fee payable to instructor first night of class.

Location: 204 Candlewood Dr., De Soto, IL- travel on private gravel road, 2nd house on left.

 Level 2 & 3 will continue to work towards proper management of agility equipment for both the handler and dog with the goal to achieve accuracy with speed.

 Liability release req. to be signed before training. First meeting with dog. Shot records due first class. Bring dog, toys, treats, water bowl water for both of you and clean up bags for your dog. Before starting first session please go to "Student Info" link at the top of this page and print the information needed.

Min. of 3 students required to make a group class.

45 Min. 3 students (Min.), 1 hr for 4 or more Students

(6 or more 1 1/2 hrs. each week)

  Location: De Soto, IL - Outside on grass, fenced in area.

2023 Fall Beginner Session -

Starts Sunday October 8th (6 sessions) 3:30 pm

No class - October 15th & 29th and possibly Nov 12th

All Schedules are Weather Permitting

To sign up for this class, please contact Instructor-

 Carol Ely email – carol@canineteam.com

Dog Agility Training -

Advanced/Competition (Level 4)

Req. Level 2/3 or equivalent experience & instructor approval.

Dogs must be 14 months or older.

Liability release req. to be signed.

First class - shot records, dog, toys, treats, water & bowl. Questions call Carol 618-867-3023. All classes are held outside on grass, so dress appropriately. See web site link above "Student Info" for more required information. or come 15 min early to fill out paperwork. fee payable to instructor first night of class.

Location: 204 Candlewood Dr., De Soto, IL- travel on private gravel road, 2nd house on left.

We will continue to work towards proper management of agility equipment for both the handler and dog with the goal to achieve accuracy with speed. More advanced handling methods will be introduced with lots of practice sequences on recreated show trial courses. Also to be covered - what to expect at a real trial, how to fill out an entry form, how to be a volunteer and help set up equipment at a trial.

 Liability release req. to be signed before training. First meeting with dog. Shot records due first class if you are a new student. Bring dog, toys, treats, water bowl water for both of you and clean up bags for your dog. Before starting first session please go to "Student Info" link at the top of this page and print the information needed.

  Location: De Soto, IL - Outside on grass, fenced in area.

Advanced Agility - Schedule Weather Permitting

$100.00 class is 6 weeks

45 Min. 3 students (Min.), 1 hr for 4-5 Students, 6 or more 1 1/2 hrs. each week

All Agility Classes are located at: 204 Candlewood Dr., DeSoto, IL 62924

Fall 2023-

Starts Monday August 28th, 5:30 pm

Schedule: Aug 28th, Sept 4th, Sept 11th, Sept 18, Oct 2nd, Oct 16th.

No Classes Sept 25 (Agility Demo day before), Oct 9th

All Schedules are Weather Permitting

 Classes will be filled by first received email request.

To sign up for this class, please contact Instructor-

 Carol Ely  email – carol@canineteam.com

Dog Agility Private Sessions – 

Liability release req. to be signed before training. First session is with dog. Shot records due first session.

Before starting first session please go to "Student Info" link at the top of this page and print the information for Private Training Sessions.

Arrive at least 10-15 min before your session time to potty your dog and setup your training bag (toys, treats & water). To first session bring paperwork, payment, dog, toys, treats, water bowl, water for both of you and clean up bags for your dog.

Call instructor Carol Ely to setup a time 618-867-3023 or email  – carol@canineteam.com

Note: 30-45 min is usually enough for one dog and handler, email or call for more info.

Location: De Soto, IL All classes are held outside

email: carol@canineteam.com

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