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2025 Classes

updated 4-30-2025

New Dogs Temperament Test for 2nd Session is Scheduled – click here for details

2nd SESSION CLASSES

2nd SESSION CLASSES

TRAINNING LOCATIONS

Salt Lake Elementary School 1131 Ala Lilikoi St.Honolulu
Enchanted Lake Community Park
(Enchanted Lake Elementary School)		770 Keolu Dr.Kailua
Aiea District Park99-350 Aiea Heights Dr.Aiea

REGISTRATION ~ TRAINING DATES

MEMBERSHIP

We believe in rewarding those who work hard and are team players. They are the people we invite to become Members. The benefits to membership is early registration, reduced prices for classes and workshops, but there is much more. We all share in the work, hard work and the rewards are endless, life lessons. We have a lot of fun with each other and our dogs, and strive for betterment. We believe in positive training and bringing out the brilliance of all dogs. Do you have what it takes to become a MEMBER and part of our agility family? If interested, see what is expected of you on our Membership page.

REQUIREMENTS to ATTEND CLASS

  • Your dog needs to be on a leash with a buckle collar. We like 6′ leads. No choke/pinch collars.
  • A crate is needed as all dogs will be kept in a crate while not performing. The easiest to transport is soft crates. Hard or wire crates are acceptable. Yes, a crate is a MUST. Have an instructor give you some tips on crate games. In no time, your dog will LOVE his crate!
  • Rewards are a must! Soft treats (preferably not crumbly) and a toy to reward your dog for a job well done. Bring a hungry dog to the field, much easier to train than one with a full belly.
  • Don’t forget water for your dog and yourself.
  • A copy of your dog’s updated shot records for us to keep. We’ve added Bordetella to our required list of vaccinations: Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis. Good to have, but not required, is Leptospirosis. If a vaccine is going to expire soon please schedule an appointment with your Veterinarian. Bordetella (Kennel Cough) and all vaccinations MUST BE up to date for your dog to attend class.
  • Monthly flea and tick prevention treatment is required.

CLASSES

🐩Training is held at 3 locations:
Salt Lake Elementary School, Aiea District Park and Enchanted Lake Park
🐕Classes are on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.
🐩Classes are listed is by day of the week, followed by time, in that order.
🐕Pay close attention to the location where the class will be held.
🐩There is no auditing of classes.

CLICK SECTIONS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

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SATURDAY CLASS

Salt Lake Elementary School 8:15 - 10:30 AM

AGILITY GROUNDWORK

  • Instructor: Nanette/Teams 8

  • Details

    This foundation class will focus on building and maintaining a fun, working relationship for you and your dog. You’ll learn the value of a positive reward system, which you’ll retain throughout your agility training. We’ll work on increasing your dog’s focus, drive, impulse control, and body awareness. Basic jumping and off-leash handling skills will be covered. Teams will have various opportunities to play on a variety of obstacles and training aids.

  • - Prerequisites

    Open to dogs 12 months or older ~ Dogs must be in good physical condition. Questions? - Contact your Vet ~ Dogs must be crate trained as crates are required on the field ~ Dogs must be comfortable on leash, in a sit/down position, and should understand come and stay commands ~ Dogs must be non-aggressive towards other dogs and people.

  • - Homework

    Handlers will be expected to do homework assignments with their dog.

  • - Equipment

    Minor building of personal training equipment with PVC will be required.

  • - Class Rules

    Mandatory: Handler must be willing to attend every class. ~ Class equipment set up and breakdown required by all participants. ~

  • - IMPORTANT Registration Requirements

    All dogs must pass an evaluation test for temperament and basic obedience skills to be admitted into class. We will also observe how your dog is in their crate. The evaluation test will be at Salt Lake Elementary School (1131 Ala Lilikoi St, Honolulu) and will begin at 10 AM on Sunday, May 18th. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow for time to find parking and get your dog situated. Bring your dog on a 6’ leash with a buckle collar, your dog's crate, and some treats. Email Nanette at haha.agilityclass@gmail com to RSVP for the temperament test. Detailed information can be found on the Registration page.

  • - Temperament Test (Required)

    Students must pass Temperament Testing scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10 AM at Salt Lake Elementary School (1131 Ala Lilikoi St, Honolulu). Please see requirements above in registration requirements.

  • - Class Dates

    May 31 ~ June 7, 21, 28 ~ July 5, 12 ~ August 2, 9

SATURDAY

Salt Lake Elementary School 11 AM - 1:30 PM

BEGINNING TEETER & NOVICE HANDLING CLASS

  • Instructor/Les/Teams 8-10

  • Details

    This class is intended for students with new dogs that have not started training on the Teeter equipment. Each equipment offers unique challenges to the dog’s understanding. We will start with basic foundation exercises to build understanding of the performance criteria; these foundation exercises can be performed without the actual contact equipment and should be worked on between classes. Bring pen and writing tablet or a recording device to take notes and specific homework assignments for your team. ~ Contact training is progressive and each intermediate exercise is necessary to building the complete behavior. Homework exercises will be assigned for each class session that should be practiced at least 2-3 times a week, if not daily. The goal at the end of the session is that your dog understands the performance behavior and will safely and confidently complete the performance. ~ Classes will include some basic handling skills and jumping sequences for Novice level dogs.

  • ~ Prerequisite

    All dogs should be comfortable working off-leash and will recall to their Handler. ~ All working teams should be graduates of Agility Groundworks AND Novice Handling classes, with basic skills taught in those classes - sit-stays, verbal release command, recall with their name, can run from both sides of the handler.

  • ~ Homework

    Homework exercises are assigned weekly for training at home between classes. Students need to commit to training their dogs on homework exercises.

  • ~ Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Les: saito424lk@aol.com

  • ~ Home Equipment

    You will need your 2-3 jumps from Agility Groundwork’s class, and you may need to build 1-2 more jumps; you will need a minimum of (4) jumps at home, 5 jumps are preferable. ~ You should have a few food treat toy, small treat bowl, and a tug toy that can be tossed as a reward. ~ A soft crate or kennel will be required at class; you may need a towel or cover if your dog is over stimulated. ~ For Homework exercises, you will need to build a Training Plank out of 1/2” or 3/4” thick plywood with dimensions of 12” wide by 48” long (54” long for big dogs). ~ Add 1”x3” x 12” long wood blocking to raise the plywood off the ground. ~ Recommend painting the top surface with exterior floor paint (yellow color preferred) and sprinkle sand or silica grit onto the wet painted surface to provide a little grip.

  • ~ Class Rules

    Please read the Club’s Field Training Policy posted on our website prior to first class date. ~ Parking is available on-street. ~ Arrive 15 minutes earlier than class time so you can set up your crating area. ~ All dogs should be comfortable resting in their crate when not actively participating in their exercise. ~ Students should wear closed-toe footwear. ~ Dogs should wear proper training collars - NO prong collars, electronic [shock or fake shock] collars, head halters. If obedience sliding choke collars are worn, leash MUST be connected to the “dead” ring. ~ Everyone needs to help setting up and putting away equipment used in class. ~ New Students will be supervised while properly building the teeter and jumps.

  • ~ Class Dates

    May 31 ~ June 21, 28 ~ July 5, 26 ~ August 9, 16, 23 ~ Make-up date is August 30

SATURDAY

Salt Lake Elementary School 2:00 – 5 PM

INTERMEDIATE SEQUENCING with CONTACT

  • Instructor/Magy/8-10 Teams

  • Details

    Classes are for teams with dogs that safely performs contacts and looking to proof their skills. Training for independence so handler can be either positioned laterally or vertically, able to perform a FC, RC or BC before or after the contact while the dog maintains criteria. Will include 1 or 2 contacts and may include tunnels and 12 weavepoles.

  • ~ Prerequisite

    Completed contacts classes at full height or trialing. ~ Team has developed a strong marker word, a name for each contact and has a criteria for each contact piece. ~ Knowledge of their dog’s stride and commitment zone. ~ Dog have impulse control training.

  • ~ Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Magy: magychanrice@aol.com

  • ~ Class Rules

    Help build, set jump height and breakdown equipment. ~ Let instructor know when missing class. ~ Keep barking at a minimum and pick up after your dogs. ~ Must be able to attend at least 7 classes.

  • ~ Class Dates

    May 31~ June 21, 28 ~ July 5, 26 ~ August 9,16, 23

SUNDAY CLASS

Salt Lake Elementary School 8:15 - 10:30 AM

NOVICE HANDLING

  • Instructor: Jill/8 Teams

  • Details

    Learn how to do front crosses, rear crosses, acceleration, deceleration, serpentines and threadles as you and your dog learn how to work better together.

  • - Prerequisites

    You must have completed Agility Ground Work.

  • - Class Rules

    Come in early and settle your dog and get ready to build our lesson. ~ You must help take out, build, and put away the equipment. ~ You also need to help set heights for the dogs. ~ Before your run warm up your dog with circle work and tricks. ~ You must crate your dog when you are not running and put your dog on leash after your run. ~ Parking will be available on the street.

  • - Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Jill: jillsk9s@msn.com.

  • - Class Dates

    June 1, 8, 22, 29 ~ July 6,13, 27 ~ August 3

SUNDAY CLASS

Salt Lake Elementary School 11:00 AM - 2 PM

TRIAL PREP

  • Instructors: Scot & Alan/Teams Open

  • Details

    We will set up actual trial courses for you to run. You will be given the chance to run these different ways to improve your handling and dog connection.

  • - Prerequisite

    ~ Prerequisites-Students must know how to do all the contact equipment and 12 weave poles. ~ The courses will be geared more to Open/Advanced level.

  • - Instructor's Approval

    Instructor’s approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process: Contact Scot: katanaseo@gmail.com ~ Contact Alan: amiyahira001@gmail.com

  • - Class Rules

    ~ You need to be crated and ready to build by 11 AM. ~ You must help set up and take down the courses. ~ Be ready to run when it's your turn.

  • - Class Dates

    June 1, 8, 29 ~ July 6, 13 ~ August 3, 24, 31

MONDAY CLASS

Aiea District Park 7 - 9:30 PM

INTRO TO CONTACTS, DOGWALK, A-FRAME & TABLE

  • Instructor: Alan & Naomi/10-12 Teams

  • Details

    This class is intended for students with dogs that have not been on any contact equipment. We will work on foundation skills using planks each student can make themselves. For most dogs, we will be using a stopped contact, or 2on2off criteria. Teams should have completed Intro groundwork/novice handling. Dogs will work off leash so they should have a reliable recall and sit stay.

  • ~ Homework

    See equipment.

  • ~ Equipment

    Build a travel plank. 12" wide, 36"· 48" long. 1/2" thick plywood is good. I will bring my plank for you to have idea on the finish product, painted and raise it off the ground slightly. ~ Having 1 -3 jumps for you to practice with the plank. ~ I may also ask to bring jumps when needed.

  • ~ Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Alan: amiyahira001@gmail.com or Naomi: azukimiso@gmail.com

  • ~ Class Rules

    Teams should arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to crate your dog’s and be ready to help unload and set up the equipment for class. ~ Required to stay and help breakdown and put away the equipment. ~ Bring treats, toys and a target plate. (plastic cover 3)

  • ~ Class Dates

    June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ~ July 7, 14, 21

WEDNESDAY CLASS

Aiea District Park 7 - 9:30 PM

INTERMEDIATE HANDLING DRILLS

  • Instructor’s: Magy/6-8 Teams

  • Details

    Applying the skills from Novice Handling and Sequencing, teams will work on contrast handling drills. Does your dog understand your cue? Understanding where and why crosses (side changes) are executed. Introduction of blind crosses. Priority will be given to teams entered in novice agility trials.

  • - Prerequisite

    Team’s successful completion of Novice Handling and Sequencing. ~ Able to perform short sequencings with the 3 basic front, 3 basic rear crosses, serpentines and threadles.

  • - Instructor's Approval

    Instructor's approval required prior to starting your on-line registration process. Contact Magy: magychanrice@aol.com

  • - Class Rules

    Must be able to attend 7/8 classes due to the skills progression. ~ Notify instructor when missing class. ~ Use of personal equipment and Homework required. ~ Help set up, change jump height and break down equipment. ~ Keep dog’s barking to minimum.

  • - Class Dates

    June 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ July 2, 9, 23, 30

WEDNESDAY CLASS

Aiea District Park 7 - 9:15 PM

BEGINNING 2X2 WEAVES & NOVICE HANDLING DRILLS

  • Instructor: Les/Teams 8-10

  • Details

    Weave poles are included in all agility courses at every level. The weaving behavior is one of the more difficult skills to teach your dog, and you will be successful training weave poles if you practice diligently between classes. We will be using the 2x2 weave pole training method. An independent weave pole performance will allow the handler to get ahead of their dog on course. ~ Class will include some basic handling skills and jumping exercises for Novice level dogs.

  • - Prerequisite

    All dogs should be comfortable working off-leash and will recall to their Handler. ~ ~ All working teams should be graduates of Agility Groundwork’s class with basic skills taught in that class - sit-stays, verbal release command recall with their name, can run from both sides of the handler.

  • ~ Homework

    Homework exercises are assigned weekly for training at home between classes. ~ Students need to commit to training their dogs on homework exercises between classes.

  • - Instructor's Approval

    Instructor’s approval required before starting the on-line registration. Contact Les: saito424lk@aol.com

  • ~ Home Equipment

    You will need your 2-3 jumps from Agility Groundwork’s class, and you may need to build 1-2 more jumps; you will need a minimum of (4) jumps at home, 5 jumps are preferable. ~ You will need to build a (12) pole 2x2 weave set so you can practice at home and in class; equipment building instructions for PVC set will be provided when you sign up for this class. ~ You should have a few food treat toy or a tug toy that can be tossed. ~ A soft crate or kennel will be required at class; you may need a towel or cover if your dog is over stimulated.

  • - Class Rules

    Please read the Club’s Field Training Policy posted on our website prior to first class date. ~ Parking is available on-street. Arrive 15 minutes earlier than class time so you can set up your crating area. ~ All dogs should be comfortable resting in their crate when not actively participating in their exercise. Students should wear closed-toe footwear. ~ Dogs should wear proper training collars - NO prong collars, electronic [shock or fake shock] collars, head halters. ~ If obedience sliding choke collars are worn, leash MUST be connected to the “dead” ring. ~ Since we don’t have on-site storage for equipment, everyone will be asked to contribute some of their home equipment for use in class. ~ Everyone needs to help setting up and putting away equipment used in class.

  • - Class Dates

    June 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ July 2, 9, 23, 30 ~ Make up class date is August 6.


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