Agility Fundamentals

Wonder Weaves

• Type of Class:

  • Group Training, 5 dog/handler max

  • 6-week, 40 minute class

• Who It’s For:

  • Teams looking to improve their weave pole training for agility

• Class Overview:

  • This class will be focusing specifically on mastering weave poles. We will be using gates and weave guides to help you and your dog navigate the weave poles more effectively. During the course of this class, we will be working on weaving through up to 6 poles. The class meets every other day and finishes in two weeks to ensure steady practice and progress.

• What to bring:

  • Proof of current vaccinations

  • Flat collar or harness and 4–6 ft leash (no retractables)

  • High-value treats or a favorite toy

  • A crate if you would like to work on crate training

  • Comfortable shoes for running with your dog

• Trainer:

  • Whitney Taylor, experienced local trainer and founder of Shadow Paws Training.

• Details:

  • Class dates: 12/1, 12/3, 12/5, 12/8, 12/10, and 12/11

  • Time: 3-3:40pm

  • Location: Shadow Paws Training, Three Forks MT

  • Cost: $210

    • I accept cash, check, or Venmo

  • To register: Email ME or use this FORM

Drop-In Agility

• Type of Class:

  • Drop-in group training, 5 dog/handler max

  • 1 hour class every Monday

• Who It’s For:

  • Beginners curious to try agility for the first time

  • Experienced teams wanting extra practice

  • Shy or nervous dogs building confidence

• Class Overview:

  • During each session, we’ll focus on fun, safe agility activities:

    • Warm-up exercises to get your dog focused and ready

    • Individual obstacle practice: jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and hoops

    • Short, easy-to-follow course runs

    • Positive, encouraging trainer feedback tailored to your dog’s needs

  • Class is limited to five dog/handler teams. I’ll send out a list of dates for class each month. Please let me know which days you’ll be attending so I can reserve your spot.

• What to bring:

  • Proof of current vaccinations

  • Flat collar or harness and 4–6 ft leash (no retractables)

  • High-value treats or a favorite toy

  • A crate if you would like to work on crate training

  • Comfortable shoes for running with your dog

• Trainer:

  • Whitney Taylor, experienced local trainer and founder of Shadow Paws Training.

• Details:

  • Class is every Monday evening

  • Time: 5:00-6:00 PM

  • Location: Shadow Paws Training, Three Forks MT

  • Cost: $30 per class

    • I accept cash, check, or Venmo

  • To register: Email ME or use this FORM

Jr Handler Agility Fundamentals

• Type of Class:

  • Group Training, 5 dog/handler max

  • 4-week, 1 hour class

• Who It’s For:

  • Beginner Jr handlers ages 7 to 16, must have a parent present during class and be able to control their dog

  • Jr Handler and dog teams who are eager to develop confidence and skills that are useful in many real world situations as well as in agility

• Class Overview:

  • This class is a structured class and focuses on shaping and luring to train their dogs

  • Each week we will teach our dogs how to complete each obstacle, in an environment that encourages kids and dogs to grow

  • We will be using the following obstacles:

    • Hoops

    • Tunnels

    • Jumps (for dogs 1 year and older)

    • Catco Boards/ Klimb Platforms

    • Cones/Barrels

    • Feed Buckets

• What to bring:

  • Proof of current vaccinations

  • Flat collar or harness and 4–6 ft leash (no retractables)

  • High-value treats or a favorite toy

  • A crate if you would like to work on crate training

  • Comfortable shoes for running with your dog

• Trainer:

  • Whitney Taylor, experienced local trainer and founder of Shadow Paws Training.

• Details:

  • Class dates: 11/28, 12/5, 12/11, and 12/19

  • Time: 4:30-5:30 pm

  • Location: Shadow Paws Training, Three Forks MT

  • Cost: $180

    • I accept cash, check, or Venmo

  • To register: Email ME or use this FORM