Fronts vs Blinds & Rear Crosses: Let's Clean Them Up!

Agility workshop

with Kristie

The basic agility "crosses" are used all the time and we tend to focus on the course or newer skills and take the "basics" for granted.  It's easy to be less precise when executing these "old" skills, which then confuses our dogs and causes errors. Here's your chance to "clean up your act" and  really pay attention to your basic handling skills.

Your dog will thank you!

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

Sunday

April 12, 2026

9:30 am - 11:30 am

$60 +Tax

Weave Poles

Agility workshop

with Kristie

Intro level:

This workshop is designed to help your dog gain confidence and skill in weave pole work. Depending on the dog, we will use a variety of methods to help the dog gain skill and confidence in weaving through 6 poles. Options will include 2x2 method, and/or work from 3-4 poles. Also appropriate dogs who are starting to weave through up to 6 poles, but still require the handler to use, hand, foot or other body motions or treats to weave through the poles.

Experienced level:

This session is designed for dogs who are comfortable with 6 wave poles when presented with handler next to them and facing the end of the pole line. We will work on dog independence for pole entry, distance from handler work and angled entries in this session.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

Sunday

April 19, 2026

Intro: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Experienced: 11:30 am - 1 pm

$60 +tax

Sniff - Thrus

Scenting

with Marge

Scenting class participants can choose from one or both of the dates listed.

Each session will have 3 different courses to challenge your dog's scenting abilities.

Participants and their dogs will put their classroom skills to use in different and unique situations.

Only open to MDP clients currently enrolled in scenting or who have taken scenting in the past year.

East Lyme Location

Sunday

May 10 & 24, 2026

9:30 am - Until all have run

$40 per session + tax

Workshops are one time events, unless otherwise stated

Get Out - Go On

Agility workshop

with Kristie

The ability to send your dog out to an obstacle as well as over a serves of obstacles in an incredibly useful agility tool. Come learn and practice sending your dog out to the side of the handler's path and sending them on ahead of the handler over and through a series of obstacles.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

TBD

Workshops are one time events, unless otherwise stated

Workshop enrollment is considered confirmed once your application, the copy of current vaccinations,

and payment has been received.

Proof of rabies vaccination is required, except for pups under the age of 12 weeks.

Proof of distemper / parvo is also required for Puppy Primer classes.

Speedway Simulation

with Kristie

In this simulation Speedway participants will get to practice run-throughs. Prep for competition or for anyone new, you'll get to experience what the setting is like.

The Speedway games have had some changes. These include the sending sections of Slingshot, and Pole Position which may include wraps in both directions. Whether you’ve done Speedway before or not, you’re sure to enjoy this.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

TBD

Either/Or Drills for Skills

Agility workshop

with Kristie

In this workshop, participants and their dog will work on short sets which will be sequenced in different ways. Your dog will run the set a couple of times one way, then we'll modify the sequence slightly and you will run your dog through the set using the new sequence.

This is great practice for staying connected with your dog and making sure they are paying attention.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

TBD

Serpentines and Threadles!

Agility workshop

with Kristie

In this workshop, participants will follow instructional sets using serpentines and threadles.

We will work on sequences that incorporate each skill.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

TBD

Complete a class application to initiate the registration process.

 Class enrollment is considered confirmed once your class application, the copy of current vaccinations, and payment has been received.

Proof of rabies vaccination is required, except for pups under the age of 12 weeks.

Proof of distemper / parvo is also required for Puppy Primer classes.