Green Dog and Focused Practice Runs

February 15, 2026    

Session 1- Standard course with low contacts

Session 2 - Standard course with AKC height contacts

Schedule

8:30-9:30 am- Course set up   Volunteers needed

9:30 am- briefing, walk thru for session 1

9:45-10 am- First dog on line 

11:45 - First session ends

12:00 -12:15 - Walk through, briefing for session 2

                       Change contact height

12:15 First dog on line for second run through 

1:45 - second session ends

1:45 - Course take down   Volunteers needed

Purpose 

To provide a safe, quality practice experience for dogs in training that are not yet eligible for regular run thrus OR for handlers with experienced dogs that need focused practice on specific pieces of equipment. This is intended to support the training you have done in class or elsewhere. This practice is not intended to introduce dogs to equipment for the first time.

More advanced handlers may sign up to train your dogs on any obstacles you may need to focus on!

 

Requirements

Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have taken an agility obstacles course or have equivalent experience. Dogs must have previous exposure to all equipment, but mastery is not required. 

Equipment   

6 weave poles will be used for both sessions. We will use 2x2’s and open/close them as needed for each dog.  First session will have lowered dog walk and aframe.  2 tables can be used for seesaw training in first session  (this depends on having a new seesaw)

Training aides are welcome. 

Dogs younger than one year should not attempt closed weave poles or full height jumps. Dogs that are deemed aggressive to either people or other dogs will be asked to leave without refund.  

 

Set Up

Both sessions will have the same course.  The only change will be the height of obstacles. 

No one is required to run the courses. It is perfectly acceptable and even encouraged for you to focus on obstacle skills or maintaining the dogs attention and positive attitude.  We hope to give everyone at least 2 turns with the first one lasting 5 minutes and the second 3 minutes. The amount of ring time may change based on how much time is left after first turn.  During your turn you may practice whatever you would like. We are hoping this will encourage good practice on the obstacles. We will be there to provide assistance in your training if needed, for example, altering contact equipment, providing distractions, throwing rewards, safeguarding contacts, etc.   

 

Payment

Members: $5 per dog per session; $10 for both sessions. Please bring exact change, a check made out to Albany Obedience Club or an instructor’s coupon for the self-service payment station.

 

You must pre-register for the event at the following registration link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9PAFFDVMiMnyLQv6nnH2fPBf3jkt8dnTPboG6G5V34T4GxA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104564549224609396476

Registration opens on Thursday Feb 5 at 7 am and closes Thursday Feb 12 at 7 am, or when event fills. Only 10 spots for members/conditional members are available per session, so sign up early!

 

Feel free to email the coordinator, Cathy Keenan   Keenondogs@gmail.com with any questions, or if you want to volunteer to work.