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Windy City has been teaching dog agility classes for more than 15 years.
Our instructors are experienced teachers and seasoned competitors who
stress fun and safety for both dog and handler.
Spectators are welcome at all our classes, trials, and demonstrations.
We do request that you leave your pets at home when visiting classes and
trials.
Location
Classes are held year-round on Thursday evenings at:
For Your Canine, Inc.
4233 United Parkway,
Schiller Park, IL, 60176-1709
For an online map to For Your Canine (FYC), click here: (Map)
Click the links for a PDF, printable, (Map)
or a PDF printable set of (Directions
with Map)
Agility Class Etiquette Booklet
A Guide To Your First Agility Class
by Tom Francis & Windy City Trainers
(Soon to be published in Clean Run Magazine!)
Class Levels
Classes are taught at four levels
Beginner
For dogs without agility experience.
The focus of this class is learning to perform the obstacles correctly on lead.
Dogs should have basic obedience training.
Intermediate I
For dogs who can correctly perform the agility obstacles.
The focus of this class is learning the beginning handling techniques with dogs starting to work off-lead.
Intermediate II
For dogs working off-lead and handlers with some handling experience.
The focus of this class is learning more advanced handling techniques.
Advanced
For dogs and handlers in competion and those performing at the competitive level.
The focus of this class is learning the handling and skills used in competition.
Schedule
Class times are:
| Beginners |
6:30 - 7:15 pm |
| Intermediate I |
7:25 - 8:10 pm |
| Advanced-Instructed |
8:20 - 9:05 pm |
| Advanced-Cooperative |
8:20 - 9:05 pm |
| Intermediate II |
9:10 - 9:55 pm |
Cost
The fee for a seven week session is $70.00 for non-members.
Registration
Pre-registration for all our classes is required for non-members and
members as class sizes are limited and classes are filled on a
space-available basis only.
We frequently have a waiting list for our Beginner Class. If you wish to be placed on the list
call Lou or request to be put on the waiting list online. You will be notified when an opening is available at the start of a new class session. There is
no obligation.
Guest Training
Guest training may be limited if classes are full. Contact
Lou if you wish to participate in a class as an occasional drop-in.
Beginner Guest Training is limited to dog/handler teams who have attended
at least one seven week session of our Beginner Class. All other guest
trainers are subject to class instructor's approval.
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