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Actually, that's the most common thought of new dog owners -- and the desire to get started off on the right foot is certainly to be commended! However, it is much more beneficial to wait at least one month to give the dog time to adjust to his new home environment before coming to class. During this time you and the dog will get to know each other...and the dog will come to see you as his "pack". This way, when he comes to the new and exciting environment of class for the first time, he has a familiar face to look to for guidance...you. As it turns out, the CGC class usually fills up at least one to two months ahead of time. So, if you enroll now, you'll be ready to take the class in a month or so.

There are several diseases for which all dogs should be protected against. Rabies is a zoonotic disease (meaning it can be passed from animals to people) and can be fatal to both. Parvo virus is an extremely tough virus that can live almost anywhere in the environment for years. When contracted by a dog, it destroys the dog's intestines, often leading to death. Since there are so many dogs coming through our building, we must make sure that every one of them is protected against the most dangerous, but preventable, canine diseases -- Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvo virus. Any type of print out or statement indicating the dog's vaccination record is acceptable. Please send us a photocopy, though, so we can keep it on file. Once you've sent in one copy, you only need to send us updates. Please note: if you are registering for the Puppy class, you may bring your most recent copy of vaccinations to the first class. Please send us a copy of what your puppy currently has with your registration. We MUST have proof of rabies vaccination due to insurance regulations.

Antibody titers (the amount of antibody to a particular virus that a dog has in its "immune system memory") can be done instead of vaccinations at your veterinarian's office. The veterinarian will draw blood and send it off for testing. The results will show whether your dog has enough "antibody" (which is what is produced when we vaccinate dogs) to protect against disease. You should send in the titer report in liu of vaccination records.

Clicker training is a type of precise positive reinforcement training that can allow you to train specific behaviors at a distance from your dog. Our Puppy and Canine Good Citizen classes offer instruction in clicker training, but clicker training is not required. Clicker training is very useful in agility training, flyball training,

Sure! Guests are always welcome to come watch our core classes! However, for the sake of consistency for the dog, we ask that you choose one "primary" handler to actually work with the dog in every class (a spouse or a child between the age of 8-18 may sign up as the "assistant" and also attend class to help the primary handler). For best results in the first class a dog takes, choose the person the dog already "looks up to" the most to be the primary handler in class. With this person there, the dog will best be able to focus on the tasks and be less worried about distractions. Then, that person can help other members of the family train the dog at home (where there will be less distractions). Especially during the period of time when the dog is learning, it is very important that the person training the dog be very consistent with commands and training; this is the reason for having a primary adult handler. (There is also a legal requirement for a parent to accompany anyone under the age of 18. Please note that children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by another adult in class so that the primary handler can focus on training the dog.) Please note that only adult handlers are allowed in our Fearful Fidos and Dominant Dogs class due to the nature of the behavior of the dogs in the class.

Females in heat will get the attention of every dog in class - male and female. Generally, all dogs behave very differently around females in heat and will be extremely distracted by her. Moreover, females in heat can leave scents behind that will distract dogs for many days forward. We ask that you leave dogs in heat at home. Under these circumstances, we'd be happy to reschedule you to another class at no additional charge.

Excellent question! As a dog owner, you should be concerned about the training methods that are used in class. We use positive reinforcement training in this class. We start off by rewarding the dog for figuring out itself what it should be doing -- not by punishing the dog. While most people say "I don't want my dog to pull on a leash", they might not know what to say when you ask "Well, exactly what do you want your dog to do instead?" The key is to define, in black and white, the exact behavior the dog should be doing and to associate that behavior with lots of rewards. The dog figures it out, the tail wags, and an understanding between the dog and the handler happens. With increased communication and humane leadership techniques, the relationship between the dog and the handler strengthens. We don't use fear, intimidation or inhumane physical force methods because these methods cause aggression to increase and the relationship between the dog and handler to break down. While we do use toys and treats, we also teach you how to wean the dog off of receiving treats for every behavior. We also adopt a "work-to-eat/work-to-play" philosophy that lets the dog understand that it can earn its rewards in life by being obedient.

The Puppy Class is designed for dogs that are still in the formative stages of life. During this stage of development, puppies need lots of socialization and exposure to many different people, places, and things. It is very helpful for them to also learn beginning obedience and to bond with their owners. These elements are designed into the Puppy class. There is an age minimum of 3 months so that all the dogs in the class can be fully vaccinated at the time of class.

The CGC class will focus on training dogs in their adolescence. Teaching a puppy younger than 6 months is very different and usually much more straight-forward than teaching an adolescent dog. Puppies normally follow humans readily and are very dependent on them. Many time new dog owners marvel at what a great puppy they have and then all of a sudden one day, there's a different dog at the end of the leash. Dogs in adolescence are usually experimenting with rebellion and leadership challenge. They seem to care more about impressing other dogs than they care about following their owners around anymore. Not surprisingly, most dogs in animal shelters are surrendered during this period -- between 6 months and 2 years of age. Having dogs at two very different developmental stages in class would decrease the benefit derived from this class for all. For this reason, we have designed the Puppy Class and the CGC class to cater to the dogs' developmental stage. The age minimum of the CGC class is 6 months because its designed for adolescent dogs.

The Distraction Proofing class stresses distraction training and builds on the level of confidence gained from the Beginner basics. The class involves lots of noises and movement and having other dogs nearby. For this type of training, the dog should be mature enough to handle distractions. There is also a developmental fear period in dogs at around 10 months that can cause some dogs to react oddly to common distractions, like a mechanical toy. For this reason, it is important that dog owners be aware of this stage and be willing to work through this period with their dogs. Distraction Proofing class will provide the format to help owners work through the fear period, as well as the other common issues of adolescence.

For the Agility classes, there are also age minimums. Most dogs have bones, joints, and tendons in their legs that are still growing and forming until they are 18 months of age. For this reason, there are organizations in which dogs can't even compete in agility until they are 18 months. Injuries that occur while the dog's growth plates are still forming can cause serious and irreparable damage. It is highly recommended that dogs do not jump their full shoulder height until they are 18 months of age. Thus, we ask that dogs be 7 months of age to take the Pre-Agility class (where we do no more than half height jumping) and 1 year of age to take the Novice level class (where dogs jump full height).

As long as your dog is in good health, there isn't any reason an old dog can't learn new tricks. In fact, many times the older dogs do quite well because they are more self-confident. For this reason there is no age maximum for the Canine Good Citizen classes. However, the maximum age to participate in agility depends on a dog's health and state of being, particularly as far as the limbs, back and joints are concerned. If your dog is over the age of 7 years old or has health problems, you should seek approval from your veterinarian before starting agility classes.

We have a Canine Good Citizen test requirement for some of our classes, like the agility, tracking, retrieving, and therapy dog classes. The Canine Good Citizen test is a standardized test that is consistent across the country. Canine Good Citizens are able to demonstrate obedience basics - sit/stay, down/stay, come when called, walk on a loose leash around mild distractions, sit politely for petting, pass a neutral dog calmly. These are the basic skills needed before entering the more advanced classes at Teamworks.
PLEASE NOTE: AT TEAMWORKS DOG TRAINING, YOUR DOG MAY TAKE THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST WEARING A HEAD HALTER (GENTLE LEADER®, HALTI®). WHILE YOUR DOG CANNOT RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATE WEARING THE HEAD HALTER, TEAMWORKS WILL ACCEPT A PASSING SCORE WITH THE HEAD HALTER ON FOR OUR CLASS REQUIREMENTS, SINCE THE HEAD HALTER IS ALLOWED IN THE PET PARTNERS THERAPY DOG EVALUATION. DOGS WHO PASS THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATION WITH THE HEAD HALTER ON WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR THE HEAD HALTER TO THE NEXT CLASS. PRONG COLLARS AND CHOKE CHAINS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED, AS THEY ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE COLLARS FOR THERAPY WORK, AGILITY, OR TRACKING.

No, puppies must receive their first rabies vaccination before attending the first class with dogs. By law in North Carolina, that is no sooner than 12 weeks. However, most veterinarians like to wait until puppies are 14-16 weeks. Unfortunately, insurance regulations do not support allowing unvaccinated puppies in class. Rabies is a deadly virus to both dogs and humans that can lay dormant (with the animal showing no symptoms) for up to a year. Rabies is transmitted from saliva to mucous membranes. This means that an infected puppy kissing someone in the face could transmit the disease. Although the likelihood of incidence is very small, its not a risk we are willing to take. We want every puppy in our puppy classes to be able to be petted and hugged and to be able to give doggy kisses freely. We highly recommend owners bring their puppies to as many places as possible when they are under 12 weeks. However, for the puppy's safety, it is best to carry the puppy. Parvo virus is a deadly virus to dogs and lives in the soil. Puppies are not fully protected from Parvo virus until they complete their vaccination series. This series is often completed about 12-16 weeks. Thus, for your safety and your puppy's safety, we have this regulation.

Please ask your breeder to sign the form provided with the application. Breeders are not allowed to give rabies vaccinations by law, though, and you will also need a Rabies vaccination form from your veterinarian.

If you schedule your puppy's surgery for the day after class, typically, most puppies will be recovered and ready for class the next week. If, for some reason there are complications from surgery and your puppy is not able to attend class, please let your instructor know.

In the process of teaching the basics of these exercises, you will also learn hand signals, dog "tricks", and positive reinforcement techniques like targeting. We will also provide help with problem behaviors.

That's great! Many people have begun to teach these commands before they come to class. However, most people taking the Canine Good Citizen class say that their dog only sits for as long as the dog wants to, and then it gets up. In Canine Good Citizen class, we will teach your dog to stay until you release it. There are other dogs who can do all of the commands at home, but not in the presence of other people and other dogs. Sure, the dog can sit at home in the quiet kitchen....but can he sit and stay at the vet's office or the park? If this is the case, you could consider taking the Distraction Proofing class if you dog knows the basics (including stay) already.

The CGC class focuses on the objectives of the Canine Good Citizen test. It is designed for the adolescent dog who has started to have "selective hearing"...meaning the dog comes when it wants to come, sits when it wants to sit. This is a normal developmental characteristic of adolescence -- essentially, the dog is now in his "teens". This is why the minimum age for the CGC class is 6 months. Most dogs don't reach adolescence until 6 months, although it varies with breed and by individual. The Puppy Class is designed for the dog between 3 months and 6 months. Generally puppies in this stage are still very obedient because they are very dependent on their owners -- just like small children are. During this stage of development, it is critical that puppies have socialization with other dogs so that they learn to communicate in "dog language" with other dogs. By the same token, it is important that owners bond with puppies and that puppies learn basic obedience during this time.

The CGG class assumes that the dog really doesn't know the commands "come", "sit", and "down" very well. It is a perfect first class or a next class after Puppy Kindergarten. The Beginner class includes a Canine Good Citizen test at the end, but is really focused on making sure the dog really understands the basics.

The Distraction Proofing class assumes the dog will obey the commands "come", "sit", and "down", but maybe not always in the presence of distractions. It is a perfect follow-up class to the CGC class and will prepare the dog and handler to pass the Canine Good Citizen test with flying colors.

Experience shows that two dogs from the same "pack" do much better if enrolled in separate classes, especially for the Beginner level class. The goal of this class is to strengthen the relationship of the handler and the dog. With the other doggie "pack-mate" present, and in the presence of other people and dogs, the two dogs are much more likely to be focused on each other and pack dynamics. You and your dog will get much more out of the class if you enroll each dog in a separate class where each dog will get 100% of your attention...which is what you want back from your dog.

Handlers between 10 years and 18 years of age can be certified with the delta society^Ò, but need to be accompanied in class and on actual visits by an adult.

Dogs should be one year of age to take the Pet Partners test. They should also have lived with the handler for a minimum of 6 months.

Yes. To be sure that all of the dogs in the class have the same basic skills, your dog must have a CGC title to take the Therapy Dog Class. The class goals will assume you and your dog are able to perform all of these objectives and then will build upon them. AT TEAMWORKS DOG TRAINING, YOUR DOG MAY TAKE THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST ON A GENTLE LEADER AND MEET THE CGC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. WHILE YOUR DOG CANNOT RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATE WITH THE GENTLE LEADER ON, TEAMWORKS WILL ACCEPT A PASSING SCORE WITH THE GENTLE LEADER ON FOR OUR REQUIREMENTS, SINCE THE GENTLE LEADER IS ALLOWED IN THE PET PARTNERS EVALUATION. DOGS WHO PASS THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATION WITH THE GENTLE LEADER ON SHOULD WEAR THE GENTLE LEADER TO THE NEXT CLASS.

If I'm pretty sure my dog will pass the Canine Good Citizen test, do I have to take the CGC class first, or can I just be tested?

We'd be happy to evaluate you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen test for a charge of $25.00. The test dates are listed on our class sign up page. Please sign up online to make arrangements. However, if you decide your dog might need to brush up on one or two skills, please consider our Distraction Proofing class.

No dog is completely perfect in every situation. There are as many different types of therapy environments as there are types of dogs and handlers. What we will focus on in the class is figuring out what your dog's potential strengths and weaknesses are, and helping you match your skills as a team to the right type of therapy environment.

What are the advantages to taking the Therapy Dog class before getting evaluated?

In this class, we will introduce intense therapy-environment distractions like working around medical equipment, positioning techniques, and visitation skills. We will also have guest lecturers speak on topics like infection control and special patient populations. We will give you the opportunity to "shadow" a certified team on a real therapy visit. You will receive a comprehensive home-study manual and information on therapy dog programs in the local area. If you live near Raleigh, taking the class is highly recommended. However, if you live far away from Raleigh, and getting to class every week would be difficult for you, we do offer a *self study option (see below).

* Testing for the PET PARTNERS^Ò program is available to those wishing to do a self study course at home. Self study participants must order the PET PARTNERS^Ò Team Training manual from the delta society^Ò. After reviewing the manual and completing the written portion of the test, participants may fill out a test application form to reserve a testing time. Pre-registration is required; handlers must fill out a test application form and bring in proof of vaccinations prior to testing. Testing costs $35 per test for anyone who has not taken the Therapy Dog class. Renewal testing and different handlers with the same dog are the same price. Pre-registration is still required for renewals. Handlers should present themselves and their dogs for the test as if they were going on a therapy visit.

* Groups may also contact Michele Godlevski to arrange a PET PARTNERS^Ò screening at another location. A minimum of ten participants and four volunteers not taking the test must be available, as well as a suitable facility. Prices and requirements are the same as stated above and evaluator's travel expenses must be paid.

Additional dogs certified at $35.00 extra per dog. Rules specify though, that you may only visit with one dog at a time and only certified handlers may take the dog on visits.

Once my dog is certified, can he occasionally visit with my spouse instead of myself?

Dogs and handlers are evaluated as a team. If you would like your spouse or friend to fill in for you occasionally, that person should also take the class and then take the evaluation with your dog. A discount of $20.00 is offered if the two handlers live in the same household. Additional handlers may take the PET PARTNERS^Ò screening for $10.00.

What benefits do I receive from becoming a member of an organization like the Delta Society^Ò?

You will receive an informational newsletter and a photo identification card. You will also receive supplemental liability insurance, as well as help and support, should an incident occur. You will be invited to join a local therapy dog chapter so that you have people to fill in for you when you are unable to visit, or someone to talk to about a particular visit or concern. More than anything else, being a member of an accredited organization assures all volunteers that therapy dog programs will continue to be allowed and supported in the local area. Realizing this, an increasing number of facilities are starting to require certification for dogs and handlers.

Most certifying therapy organizations are dedicated solely to dogs, and the delta society^Ò's PET PARTNERS^Ò program is geared toward any domestic animal (cats, rabbits, even llamas!). Most other organizations only allow certified volunteers to visit for "companionship" only. Certification with the delta society^Ò's program allows you to visit as a part of a therapy program (working with an Occupational or Physical Therapist) as well as for just simple companionship. Consequently, the delta society^Ò's screening contains more elements and certification is given in "skill levels" so that teams are matched to therapy environments properly. Handlers who have taken the Pet Partners^Ò test as well as other tests report that they received more information about their dog's behavior and preference for environments from the Pet Partners^Ò test. Also, the Pet Partners^Ò program requires a team to be re-tested every two years to assure that the team's skills are still at the same level. Since dogs can change behaviorally over the course of time, becoming more resilient or less tolerent, this re-screening has proven itself to be a valuable tool. We feel that the Pet Partners^Ò evaluation is the most accurate test available to handlers. The Pet Partners^Òprogram also provides the most complete resources of information for the handler and the evaluator.

Sure! Guests are always welcome to come watch classes! However, for the sake of consistency for the dog, we ask that you choose one "primary" handler to actually work with the dog in every class. For best results, choose the person the dog already "looks up to" the most to be the primary handler in class. (Please note that there is a legal requirement for a parent to accompany anyone under the age of 18. Please note that children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by another adult in class so that the primary handler can focus on training the dog.)

Excellent question! As a dog owner, you should be concerned about the training methods that are used in class. We use positive reinforcement training in this class. We don't use fear, intimidation or inhumane physical force methods because these methods cause aggression to increase and the relationship between the dog and handler to break down. We use lots of target training and lots of praise! We also believe in safety and conditioning. This means that dogs need to learn how to navigate an obstacle confidently at a lowered height and difficulty before moving on to full-height obstacles. We feel that with safety and confidence comes speed. We also believe in making sure the dog is well-conditioned for the athletic sport of dog agility and that the handler is well-educated about the important aspects of this sport.

PLEASE NOTE: AT TEAMWORKS DOG TRAINING, YOUR DOG MAY TAKE THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST WEARING A HEAD HALTER (GENTLE LEADER®, HALTI®). WHILE YOUR DOG CANNOT RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATE WEARING THE HEAD HALTER, TEAMWORKS WILL ACCEPT A PASSING SCORE WITH THE HEAD HALTER ON FOR OUR CLASS REQUIREMENTS, SINCE THE HEAD HALTER IS ALLOWED IN THE PET PARTNERS THERAPY DOG EVALUATION. DOGS WHO PASS THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATION WITH THE HEAD HALTER ON WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR THE HEAD HALTER TO THE NEXT CLASS. PRONG COLLARS AND CHOKE CHAINS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED, AS THEY ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE COLLARS FOR THERAPY WORK, AGILITY, OR TRACKING.

Please read the class descriptions to choose the most appropriate class. You may find that we offer more classes at the pre-competition levels than most other places -- this reflects our training philosophy, and our emphasis on safety and confidence. You will also still need to pass the Canine Good Citizen test to enroll in our agility classes. You can come take a test by checking out the testing dates on our Canine Good Citizen page.

Most dogs have bones in their legs that are still growing and forming until they are 18 months of age. For this reason, there are organizations in which dogs can't even compete in agility until they are 18 months. Injuries that occur while the dog's growth plates are still forming can cause serious and irreparable damage. It is highly recommended that dogs do not jump their full shoulder height until they are 18 months of age. Thus, we ask that dogs be 7 months of age to take the Pre-Agility class (where we do no real jumping) and 1 year of age to take the Novice level class (where dogs jump full height). We structure our Beginner, Intermediate, and Obstacle Proficiency classes so that dogs are not jumping full height if they are under 18 months of age.

The maximum age to participate in agility depends on a dog's health and state of being, particularly as far as the limbs, back and joints are concerned. If your dog is over the age of 7 years old or has health problems, you should seek approval from your veterinarian before starting agility classes.

Typically, puppies 14 weeks to 6 months of age start with a Puppy Class. After that, many puppies enjoy the Puppy Agility and Confidence Class. After your dog over 6 months of age you can take our Canine Good Citizen Class. Next, to really proof the basic skills, handlers love our Distraction Proofing Class. After your dog has passed the Canine Good Citizen test you can enroll him in agility classes. The first class is Pre-Agility, then Beginner, Intermediate, Obstacle Proficiency, Advanced Obstacle Proficiency, Distance Class, Novice Agility, Open Agility, and Excellent Agility. Dogs are typically ready to try Course of the Week after Obstacle Proficiency class. Dogs are typically ready to try Show & Gos after Advanced Obstacle Proficiency class. Dogs are typically ready for competitions after Novice Agility class.

Puppies who have their rabies vaccination (14 weeks of age) and older are eligible to enroll in Doggie Dayschool.

Doggie Dayschool is to Preschool as Doggie Daycare is to Daycare. Doggie Dayschool involves learning, in addition to care and play. Our Dayschool is run by certified trainers with dog training certifications and credentials.

Give us a call at 919-855-0422. We only accept a total of 10 dogs in our school, because our emphasis is on quality, not quantity.

Your dog will start off the day with a play session. Your dog will be assigned a play group based on behavior and interactions. Our play groups are selected to be a positive experience for every dog. After play group, your dog will have a walk and a well-deserved nap in his own personal crate. Next, your dog will probably take a field trip to a local shopping center to practice manners in public. Following this training session, your dog will take an afternoon nap. Lastly, your dog will have another training session catered to your dog's specific interests or needs. Some dogs do agility, some do flyball, some canine musical freestyle. Most owners find that their dog is napping again when they come to pick them up. Our Doggie Dayschool not only exercises your dog's legs, it exercises his mind too. Your dog will go home both well-exercised and well-trained.

Your dog will be assigned his own crate in our "guest room" and will sleep in his assigned crate. You are welcome to provide your dog's favorite bedding and toys to make his room more like home.

Sure! Call your trainer to arrange a visit time. All visits are by appointment only.

Yes, your dog will give you a tail-wagging, enthusiastic greeting! Your dog will learn to listen to the trainers and will consider us his friends, but you will remain the dog's "family".

You will receive training video clips of your dog's sessions each week, as well as a written report. It is up to you to practice the training in the same manner that we did the training. It is also up to you to modify the dog's environment to set him up to succeed at home. Your trainer will discuss these things with you on the videos and in the final drop-off visit. Your dog will come home with good manners as his new "habits". Your dog will be capable of doing everything he did with the trainer as long as you take the recommended steps to make sure these manners remain his default behaviors. In this way, in-board training works much the same as training horses - the horse is trained to accept a rider....it is up to the rider to follow the horse trainers instructions on how to ride the horse.

The pre-payment usually covers the initial consultation and, in some cases, books or training material as appropriate. The rates for in-home consultations are published on the In-Home Consultation web page. If, for instance, you live in Cary, you have pre-paid for up to two hours of consultation time. If you only use one and a half hours of time, you might also receive a book and a training collar included in the pre-payment. If you would prefer to have the trainer return for a second visit, in this case, you would have another 30 minutes of the trainer's time pre-paid. Any additional time beyond the pre-payment will be at the quoted rate.

Every dog is different and every situation is different. Your Canine Behavior Counselor will talk to you about whether a follow-up visit is recommended. Some types of behavior problems require a stepwise progression and you might need coaching at each step. Other problems are quickly resolved with minimal follow-up.

No! It is best for the Behavior Counselor to see your dog as he usually is in his normal environment. Please have your dog restrained on leash, though, and have treats readily available.

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Please click below on the category of your question...
General Questions	Agility Classes Questions
Puppy Class Questions	Doggie Dayschool Questions
CGC Questions	In-Board Training Questions
Therapy Dog Questions	In-Home Consultation Questions

I just got a dog...which class?	Do You Accept antibody titers?	Other family members in class?
Should I enroll immediately?	What is clicker training?	Why are there age minimums?
Proof of vaccinations	What training methods are used?	Is there an age maximum?
Females in Heat	Canine Good Citizen Requirement	I need to cancel a class...

Can other family members attend class?	What's the difference between the Puppy Class and the CGC class?
What's the difference between the CGC & Distraction Proofing classes?	Why are there age minimums?
What are the Class Objectives?	Are there age maximums?
My dog's already has some training...	If I have 2 dogs, can I put them in the same class?

Is there an age minimum for the handler? For the dog?	What' the advantage of taking the Therapy Dog class?
Why do we have to have a CGC title to enroll?	What's the self-study option?
How do I find information about CGC testing?	How can I get 2 dogs certified? 2 handlers certified?
I'm not sure my dog is a "perfect" therapy dog	What's the difference between the different certifying therapy organizations?

Can other family members come to class?	I've already taken an agility class...
What are the Training methods?	Why are there age minimums?
Why the CGC as a pre-requisite?	Are there age maximums?
What is the typical course progression for an agility dog?	When are agility events held?

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