Agility Foundation & Agility Skills Courses

Both Agility Foundations and Agility Skills are introductory classes and may be taken in either order

Open to dogs 8 month or older

Agility Foundations introduces dogs and their owners to the essentials of obstacle-based training in a fun, structured environment. Teams will learn to safely navigate agility equipment while building focus, confidence, and basic handling skills.

Agility Skills class will focus on the art of moving between the obstacles and around the course with safety and efficiency. The class is for anyone at any level; whether just starting out on your agility journey or needing some fine tuning and polishing on your seasoned dog.

  • Prerequisite Beginner Obedience
  • Class meets wekly for 6 weeks
  • Class meets at 5:15pm on Thursdays
  • The Agility Foundation and Agility Skills classes alternate sessions.
  • You and your dog will have fun and build teamwork by learning to navigate tunnels, tires, jumps and A -Frames.
  • Extra emphasis is placed on learning how to navigate the obstacles safely & equipment height is adjusted for beginners
  • We also teach training games to build motivation and teamwork!
A Collie jumps through a ring during a dog agility course by Augusta Dog Training in Long Lake, MN.

On-Going Agility

Keep the fun going!

Ongoing Agility is designed for dogs and handlers who have completed Agility Foundations or Agility Skills and are ready to continue building their skills and teamwork. 

You’ll practice navigating tunnels, jumps, tires, A-frames, and other agility obstacles while improving communication, confidence, focus, and coordination. Classes provide opportunities to refine existing skills, learn new challenges, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog in a fun, encouraging environment.

Whether you’re looking to keep your dog mentally and physically engaged or simply enjoy a new activity together, Ongoing Agility is a great way to keep learning and having fun!

  • Thursdays  4:30p.m.
  • Class meets weekly for 6 sessions
  • Prerequisite Agility Foundation and Agility Skills
  • For the dogs & owners who just want to have fun!
  • Advanced Agility techniques
  • Sequencing obstacles
  • Continued team building and confidence boosting exercises
An online banner featuring a Collie jumping through a hoop in an agility course advertises the Play and Train program at the Augusta Dog Training locations in Edina, Wayzata, and Long Lake, Minnesota.