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B.A.R.K. is a non-profit dog club for agility enthusiasts training in the greater Boston area.
Our members are dedicated to working together using positive motivation to learn the skills of the engaging sport of dog agility. Using agility equipment, we practice to develop better control and communications skills to truly make the dog and handler a team. |
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We welcome you and your dog to join for Spring class sessions!
Our classes fill up quickly and sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis. We specialize in positive training methods and utilize tools such as the clicker, treats, and toys to make the game of agility an enjoyable experience for both dog and handler.
Intro to Agility: (Class is full)
March 29, April 12, April 19, May 3 (no class April 5 & April 26) $120
Instructor: Joice Himawan
This introductory class is for dogs and handlers with little or no training experience, or for those who wish to review basic skills. The course aims to build a set of behaviors that are the foundation for further agility training. Exercises will be introduced to teach the dog handler focus (attention training) and obstacle focus (target training), as well as teach the handler how to use body language to communicate better with her/his dog. Teams will also learn the three basic modes of handling: send, run with, and recall. Please note that in this class we will only work with non-contact agility equipment (i.e., jumps, tunnels, and weave poles).
Beginners I-B Agility: (Class is full)
first class: March 29 (4 sessions) $120
This class is a continuation of Beginners I-A.
Beginners I-A Agility: (Class is full)
March 29, April 5,April 19, April 26 (4 sessions) $120
Instructor: Jan Robbins
This class is designed to introduce you and your dog to most agility obstacles and basic handling techniques. We will discuss various training techniques and theories, then practice them using individual obstacles and simple obstacle sequences. Obstacles will include jumps of various types, tunnels, pause table, dogwalk (mini), weave poles, seesaw. The intent of this class is to build a positive relationship with your dog and build the confidence of both dog and handler so that you may succeed in in advanced agility classes. Agility is all about FUN!
If you are interested in taking a class, please contact BARK's secretary/class coordinator, Shiba Nemat-Nasser at:shibaliv@gmail.com
>> Check out the PHOTOS page for pictures of our member's dogs doing what they love
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