Green Dog and Focused Practice Runs

April 20, 2025   

Ring Time: Session 1.    9 - 11:30 am  Standard course

                  Session 2.   12 - 2:30 pm  Jumpers course

8:00-9 am- Course set up,briefing, walk thru for session 1

11:30-12 pm - Course set up,briefing, walk thru for session 2

 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 (except for dog walk) can be lowered or altered, 2x2s can be used, weave channels can be opened. 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

Session 1 - There will be a standard novice course set up.

Session 2 - There will be a jumpers course with tunnels and jumps.  However, 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 lasting 5 minutes. 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://forms.gle/k4AccKsxP9WM5eLC9

Registration opens at 8am on Wednesday April 9 and closes Thursday April 17 at 8pm. Only 10 spots for members/conditional members are available per session , so sign up early!

Once you have signed up, you will receive an email with a copy of the course to help you plan your training time.

with any questions, or if you want to volunteer to work.