Agility Training Updates
July 27th Update – Monday evening (July 27th) agility training classes are cancelled due to extreme heat conditions. Wednesday and Thursday evening classes are scheduled for this week. An updated schedule has been posted on the Agility Class Session page.
July/August Training Session Updates – session dates have been revised due to weather conflicts which have occurred due to weather conflicts. Updated session dates can be found on the Agility Class Session page.
Policy Update: Enrolling multiple dogs with one handler – a policy change is being implemented that a handler may only enroll one dog per class. To accommodate as many handlers as possible for class enrollment, handlers will no longer be permitted to handle multiple dogs in one class. A handler is permitted to alternate dogs attending training each week if wishing to provide training to multiple dogs at the same level.
Three sessions will be offered for the 2026 training season. Training is scheduled to start in early May and the final session being completed in mid-September.
Information on the specific sessions is listed below. Three forms are required to complete registration. The three forms are: 1) Registration Form; 2) Handler Liability Waiver; and 3) Canine Aggression Policy. Additional information and access to registration links can be found using the link buttons under the respective class below which may be of interest.
Electronic payment options are being provided, and information can be found on the respective session registration forms. Payment is also available by check or cash.
General 2026 Class Scheduling
Monday Classes
Foundation Agility
Beginner Agility
Wednesday Classes
Competition Agility – Daytime Class
Novice/Open Competition Agility
Advanced Competition Agility
Thursday Classes
Beginner Agility
Advanced Beginner Agility
Agility Class Offerings
A general description of the various agility class training levels is provided below. More specific information for each level can be found with the link provided within the overview.
Foundation Agility
The Foundation agility class is designed for any dogs six months of age or older and starting new in agility. The class will emphasize introduction to flatwork and basic skills with jumps (without bars and low bars), tunnels, weave poles, and handler teamwork. Introduction to contact obstacles on the ground will provide dogs a familiarization to the obstacles in a safe manner. Emphasis is placed upon creating a confident introduction to agility equipment along with creating teamwork between canine and handler. Designed for on-lead handling as needed. Teams will be expected to train three to four days outside of class time to benefit from the training session.
Training Session Duration: 6 weeks
Beginner Agility
The Beginner Agility Class will be for dogs six months of age or older and have had at least a Foundation class or previous Beginner class introduction. Skills will focus upon building short sequences with the various equipment as well as moving from training height on contact obstacles to full height contact obstacles during the session. Continued emphasis on teamwork and flatwork to maintain foundational training and build a dog’s confidence. Teams will be expected to train at home three to four days outside of class time to benefit from the training session.
Training Session Duration: 6 weeks
Advanced Beginner Agility
The Advanced Beginner Agility Class will be for dogs having completed a minimum of one Beginner’s session, but not necessarily ready to work completely off-lead in a controlled fashion. Also for dogs preparing for Novice trial competition but not yet competing and needing to build upon training and obstacle skills. Training will focus upon longer sequence handling and increasing handler skills for advancing sequence complexity.
Training Session Duration: 6 weeks
Novice/Open Competition Agility
The Novice-Open Agility Class will be for dogs having been through at least one Advanced Beginner (or equivalent training) agility class, able to work off-lead in a controlled fashion and are either ready to be competing or are competing at the Novice class level. Teams should have proficiency safely completing all contact obstacles and have a firm understanding of weave poles. Sequences and handling skills will focus on Novice and some Open trial levels to advance both canine and handler skills. Will also individualize training as able for class participants.
Training Session Duration: 6 weeks
Advanced Competition Agility
The Advanced Competition Class will be for dogs either actively competing at the Open/Excellent level or those preparing for a transition to higher competition level training. Class components will focus on Master/Excellent and Premier level type sequences and work on drills to build handling skills for the more complex sequences. Will also individualize training as able.
An additional competition level training class will be offered during mid-day hours to accommodate those interested in a training class during the day.
Training Session Duration: 6 weeks
Please Note: General class information for the 2026 training session is listed below.
Fees and Registration Information:
Class Fees:
Foundation: $75.00
Beginner: $75.00
Advanced Beginner: $90.00
Novice/Open Competition: $90.00
Advanced Competition: $90.00
**Full Payment, registration, signed canine aggression policy, and signed personal liability waiver are required to be completed prior to the beginning of classes.
Three forms are required for registration:
1) Registration Form; 2) Personal Liability Waiver; and 3) Canine Aggression Policy. Session information and registration access can be found on the Agility Class Session page, which will link to the three forms. If interested in additional information, utilize the “click for more information” buttons above for the respective classes.
If you have any questions, please call 515-971-2861 or use the Contact link on the website to send inquiries. Information can also be found at the Trailwind Agility Facebook page.