Location: All the training takes place
at the Academy Centre, our indoor
Central Saanich Location.
Agility: All levels , all classes, privates, group lessons.
Motivation: Food and toys are welcome. Training is done in a safe and
quiet environment free of distractions.
Prerequisites: Classes are reflective of the training program set out by the
Academy of Vancouver Island Dogs. Dogs who have not trained in a
previous class will be required to have an evaluation prior to class entry.
Agility Classes with AVID
Puppy Classes with the AVID
Private Lessons with the AVID
Group Agility classes are held from January to
December. Whether your dog has never seen
agility equipment or is a seasoned competitor,
these classes are targeted to meet all of you and
your dogs needs. Pre-Agility - These classes are
designed for dogs new to agility and are at least
one year old. Agility equipment is introduced in a
safe, stress free way. Dogs (and owners) build
confidence and skills. This class includes focus
work, handling basics, stationary exercises, and
introduction to all of the approved agility
equipment pieces. Group warm ups for
stretching, focus and stationary skills. __
Evening7:00 - 8:00 pm , 8:00 - 9:00 pm Starters -
These classes are for those who have graduated
from our Pre-Agility Program. More sequencing
and handling is introduced. Contact work,
motivation and handler/ obstacle focus. Group
warm-up for stretching, focus and stationary
exercises __ Evening7:00 - 8:00 pm , 8:00 - 9:00
pm Advanced - These classes are for those who
have graduated from our Starters Agility
program. Handling and sequencing drills
increase in degree of difficulty, as well as
distance work. Group warm-up for stretching,
focus and Stationary exercises __ Evening7:00 -
8:00 pm , 8:00 - 9:00 pm Elite/Masters - These
classes are for those who have graduated our
advanced agility program or who are competing at
the advanced levels. Obstacle discrimination and
handling of courses at the Masters level is
covered. Games and rules are explained. Complex
sequencing is done using all the latest methods of
handling. __ Evening7:00 - 8:00 pm , 8:00 - 9:00
pm. Duration: Each Session is 8 weeks- one hour
each session. - Cost: $120.00


At AVID, we also provide puppy training.
As we focus on agility training with our dogs and
puppies, scheduling is done according to supply
and demand. Basic puppy training is structured
with positive reinforcement guidelines that we
encourage handlers to "Mark" with either a
verbal "Yes" or with an optional clicker. More
advanced classes include puppy agility done in a
stress free situation combined with "Play
Training". Flatland and foundation skills that
your dog may utilize should they continue into
agility are introduced. Some of these include
fun-tunnels, touch target training, wobble-board.
All of which develop motor skills, confidence, and
a willingness to work with the puppies master.
Best scheduled through email, for times and
availability.

At AVID, we provide Private Training. This is by
far the best way to learn how to train your dog.
Having your own private coach to teach you to
make the necessary modifications to your
training will ensure that you get the results you
desire. The two main advantages with private
lessons are: 1/we can concentrate the entire
lesson on you and your dog, customizing the
training to meet your needs. 2/We can schedule
your lessons anytime during the day or on the
weekend. We can work all aspects of agility
training with fully approved agility equipment
including handling, focus work, motivation,
games, contacts, distance etc. You have more
flexibility with your training schedule if you need
to re-book a lesson for any reason, we can do that
and you won't miss a thing. Duration: You can
choose a ½ hour private session with
"one-on-one" instruction or book 1 hour with a
friend or two (max 4 students per hour). Cost is ½
hour - $25.00 or 1 hour - $50.00 (split cost for
shared- $25.00 for two students - $16.70 for
three students - $12.50 for four students).
Location: All of the training takes place at the
Academy Centre at our indoor Central Saanich
Location. Motivation: Food and toys are welcome.
Training is done off leash in a safe and quiet
environment free of distractions. Prerequisites:
The only prerequisite for private training is that
your dog be 16 weeks old with final vaccinations.
For full agility training, dogs should be 1 year old
and have fully developed growth plates. Dogs who
attend classes will be given first options to
available times. Private training is best scheduled
through email, for times and availability.


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