Toledo Dog Agility, Dog Sports, Training, Rally Obedience

All dogs enrolled in group class should not be shy or aggressive towards people or other dogs. Please see details.
If you & your dog have attended classes elsewhere and would like to join an intermediate/advance class, you must first sign up for a Level Assessment to find out which class you are eligible to attend. Or, you may enroll in one of the Beginner dog training classes.

Taste Test-Not sure what you & your dog will enjoy? This class allows you to try & discuss such things as-Tricks-Agility-Rally-Targeting-Therapy Dog 6 weeks-$130
Targeting Class-If you need to work on getting attention and focus with your dog this class is for you. 6 weeks-$130
Dog Sports FUNdamentals-Attention, focus, self control, clicker skills, targeting & handling skills will be taught/continued in this course. 6 weeks-$130
Rally-Obedience-Rally obedience is a dog sport based on obedience. Unlike traditional obedience, handlers are allowed to encourage their dogs during the course. 7/6 weeks-$130
Freestyle Tricks- Combination of obedience, tricks, and a little dance allowing you and your dog to have fun doing something new and creative. 6 weeks-$130
Scent Work-Coming Soon!
Disc/Frisbee Workshop-Has it's own page.

Taste Test: This class will allow you & your dog to test drive a variety of activities. Learn how to teach your dog tricks, navigate on some agility equipment, learn a few of the APDT Rally obstacles, and even practice working around medical equipment with mock therapy dog visits! Classes taught by Amy.

Prerequisite: Pass Beginner or Level Assessment, Current Vaccines (DHPP, Rabies & Bordetalla)

Taste Test Class Day, Time, Class Dates 2011 Coming Soon!

Targeting Class: Attention and focus, along with being able to move your dog around without a leash are essential for any off leash dog sport (agility, obedience, rally ) you plan to pursue. This class covers clicker skills, targeting a variety of objects with both your dog’s nose & paw. This is a great first class when entering any of our dog sports type classes. Even if you do not intend to enroll in dog sports, this class will focus on you being able to gain your dog's attention with a variety of tools. Classes taught by Amy.

Prerequisite: This is an advanced level class: Pass Intermediate or Level Assessment, Current Vaccines (DHPP, Rabies & Bordetalla)

Targeting Class Day, Time, Class Dates 2010 Sign Up Now!

Saturday 9:00am 10-16, 10-23, 10-30, 11-6, 11-13,11-20-Holland

Dog Sports FUNdamentals- Attention and focus, self control, along with good handling skills are essential for any off leash dog sport you plan to pursue. This class covers clicker skills, targeting, station games, solid verbal cues for sit, down & release. Even if you do not intend to enroll in dog sports, this class will focus on you being able to gain your dog's attention with a variety of tools. Classes taught by Amy.

Prerequisite: Pass Intermediate or Level Assessment, Targeting recommended, but not required, Current Vaccines (DHPP, Rabies, Bordetalla)

Dog Sports FUNdamentals Class Day, Time, Class Dates 2010 Sign Up Now!
Tue 6:30pm 8-31, 9-7, 9-14, 9-21, 9-28, 10-5-Holland-Only 4 Slots left!

What is Rally Obedience? Rally obedience (also known as Rally or Rally-O) is a dog sport based on obedience. Unlike regular obedience, instead of waiting for the judge's orders, the competitors proceed around a course of designated stations with the dog in heel position. The course consists of 10 to 20 signs that instruct the team what to do. Unlike traditional obedience, handlers are allowed to encourage their dogs during the course.

Rally-O Venues-There are currently four sanctioning bodies for Rally-O in the United States: the American Kennel Club(AKC); the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT); and the newly formed Canine Work and Games (C-Wags). The United Kennel Club(UKC) added rally obedience to their program as of January 2009.

Toledo Dog Training utilizes both APDT & AKC Rally!!

Check out some of our students!

In APDT Rally-O, which is open to any dog and handler, the team starts with 200 points, and the judge deducts points for mistakes and adds bonus points that can be earned for optional exercises. There are three levels and there are additional titles for multiple qualifications at various levels. APDT Rally varies in some respects in the performance of some of the exercises and has some exercises, such as a retrieve, not seen in AKC rally. The most obvious difference between APDT and AKC rally is the ability to reward the dog with food in the ring under specific conditions in APDT rally. Fun for both you & your dog even if you don't plan to compete!

In AKC Rally-O, the team starts with 100 points and the judge deducts points for mistakes. Both AKC and APDT offer multiple levels and titles for dog/handler teams. Beginner Rally-O courses are completed on-leash, while the more advanced levels are performed off-leash.

Not interested in formal competitions? Rally-O is a fun way to build on basic obedience skills like sit, down, stay, and heeling!

Prerequisite: This is an advanced level class: Pass Intermediate or Level Assessment, Targeting and/or FUNdamentals recommended, but not required. Dog & people social (dogs are likely to cross paths, so they must be friendly), Current Vaccines (DHPP, Rabies & Bordetalla) Classes taught by Amy. Classes can and should be repeated until your dog learns the skills required for each level.

Rally-O Class Day, Time, Class Dates 2010 Sign Up Now!
Rally 1
2011 Coming Soon

Rally 2
Tue 7:30pm 10-26, 11-2, 11-9, 11-16, 11-23, 11-30-Holland

Rally 3

2011 Coming Soon

Freestyle-Freestyle frisbee, musical canine freestyle, and freestyle heeling are growing dog sports that are a combination of obedience, tricks, and a little dance allowing you and your dog to have fun doing something new and creative. This class will focus on teaching freestlye trick elements and transition moves that can be used in any freestyle sport. Even if you don't intend to compete, it is a fun way to build communication, accuracy, body language, and off leash control skills. The class will serve as a foundation for future Freestyle Frisbee and Musical Freestyle classes.

Prerequisite: This is an advanced level class: Pass Dog Sports FUNdamentals, Dog & people social (dogs are likely to cross paths, so they must be friendly), Current Vaccines (DHPP, Rabies & Bordetalla) Coming in 2011!

Scent Work: