Branchwater facilities include both an outdoor ring and and indoor artificial turf ring. We offer a number of group classes with excellent experienced instructors, and several well-respected local trainers also rent the Branchwater facility for group classes and private instruction.
Agility Instructors | Branchwater Classes | Agility with Donna Brown | Agility with Cynthia Horner | Agility with Chelsea Singer | Agility with Bridget Thomas | Private Lessons
Agility Instructors
Branchwater Classes
Starters and Advanced Level Agility
Starters and Advanced Level Agility is a class for those who have completed the requirements of the Introduction to Agility class or have been pre-approved by the instructors. This intermediate class will build on the foundation skills and equipment knowledge developed in the Introduction Classes. We will increase and solidify the dog’s confidence on the contact obstacles and work on building sequences.
Prerequisite: Classes will completed the prerequisites or be pre-approved by instructors. If you have been training elsewhere and are interested in joining this class, please ask to be placed on the wait list.
Instructor: Nancy Woodside
When: Thursdays 5:45-6:45 pm
Dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 (2020)
Cost: $160 / 8 weeks
Class Size: Limited to 6 dog/handler teams
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by April 2, 2020
Starters and Advanced Level (2)
Starters and Advanced Level (2) is a class for those who have completed the requirements of the Introduction to Agility class or have been pre-approved by the instructors. This intermediate class will build on the foundation skills and equipment knowledge developed in the Introduction Classes. We will increase and solidify the dog’s confidence on the contact obstacles and work on building sequences.
Prerequisite: Classes will completed the prerequisites or be pre-approved by instructors. If you have been training elsewhere and are interested in joining this class, please ask to be placed on the wait list.
Instructor: Nancy Woodside
When: Thursdays 6:45-7:45 pm
Dates:April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 (2020)
Cost: $160 / 8 weeks
Class Size: Limited to 6 dog/handler teams
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by April 2, 2020
AKC Agility Prep Level 2
Class to emphasize handling skills and drills with course work that emphasizes flowing courses performed primarily in extension. Not limited to, but particularly appropriate for, AKC-only focused students Novice through Excellent A. Classes will only be available to those who have attended class already. If you are interested in joining this class, please ask to be placed on the wait list.
Instructor: Nancy Woodside
When: Wednesdays 6:00-7:15 pm
Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 (2020)
Cost: $200 / 8 weeks
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by March 11, 2020
Classes will only be available to those who have attended class already. If you are interested in joining this class, please ask to be placed on the wait list.
USDAA Masters
This class uses USDAA level equipment and performance requirements on the theory that if you train to this level, you will be better prepared for all forms of agility. Weekly drills and coursework for Masters Challenge level and AKC Premier handler and dog skills. Not limited to – but particularly appropriate for – AKC and USDAA-focused Advanced and Masters-level students.
Session I
Instructor: Janet Gauntt
When: Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 pm
Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 (2020)
Cost: $200 / 8 weeks
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by March 11, 2020
Session II
Instructor: Janet Gauntt
When: Wednesdays 8:30-9:45 pm
Dates:March 18, 25, April 1, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 (2020)
Cost: $200 / 8 weeks
Enrollment: Application, Health Certificate, and Payment due by March 11 2020
The USDAA Masters Class will only be available to those who have attended class already. If you are interested in joining this class, please ask to be placed on the wait list.
Agility with Donna Brown
Agility with Cynthia Horner
Agility with Chelsea Singer
Agility at Branchwater Training Center with Chelsea
When: Fridays indoors on the turf
Winter 2020 Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 31, February 7, 21, 28
Cost: $150 / 6 week session
Contact Chelsea at Sweetvalncia10@gmail.com to register for a class or with any questions.
5:45-6:45 Foundations of Agility
Dogs entering this class will need to have basic obedience (sit, down, stay and recall) in a distracted environment.
IMPORTANT: Dogs must be 6 months old or older & be physically sound. Subject to discretion of the instructor.
This class will expose your pups to all the basics you need to build the foundation for training in agility: self-control, motivation, balance/coordination and handling. The core goal of this class will be to build confidence and focus around the equipment, emphasizing targeting, restrained recalls, basic handling maneuvers and building drive, and much more. Exposure to the obstacles will be covered but not the focus of this class. Depending upon the dog & handler team, your training sessions will be tailored to the speed of your dog’s understanding of the basic exercises. You will be advised when you have mastered the fundamentals of the sport and ready to advance to the intermediate class.
7:00-8: 15 pm Intermediate Agility
Prerequisite: Completion of the Foundations or a comparable class.
The difficulty of the obstacles will gradually increase to competition heights. Novice Students will continue to refine their handling skills including lead outs, pushes and pulls, front and rear crosses, building confidence on contact obstacles & more. This is a highly rewarding class where you can visibly see your dog learning to watch you and moving with increasing assurance through the micro sequences. Depending on where your dogs are on equipment will be where we will continue. Chelsea will advise you when you have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to advance to the next level.
Agility with Bridget Thomas
Nationally recognized agility handler/trainer Bridget Thomas offers a wide selection of agility classes from Started through Masters levels at Branchwater. To register for one of Bridget’s upcoming classes click here.
Private Lessons
Please contact the instructor directly to setup private lessons
Donna Brown: agilebc.corgi@gmail.com Bio
Bridget Thomas: eggroo@gmail.com Bio
Cynthia Hornor: farsidek9@comcast.net Bio
Paulena Renee Simpson: sagehillagility@aol.com Bio
Nancy Woodside: nwoodside20@gmail.com Bio
