Iconic K9 Training
Agility Group Classes
Program Overview
This 5-week foundational program establishes core behaviours and traits essential for future agility course work. Each 1-hour private session builds upon previous learning while developing the dogs drive, focus, and basic obedience.
Class Structure
- 10 minutes: Dog check-in and warm-up
- 40 minutes: Core training exercises
- 10 minutes: Handler education and homework review
Iconic K9 Training
Weekly Session Breakdown
Week 1: Foundation Building
Week 1: Foundation Skills & Impulse Control
– **Warm-up** (10 mins)
– Structured walking exercises
– Basic obedience review (sit, down, stay)
– **Impulse Control Exercises** (20 mins)
– “Leave it” with food rewards
– Wait at boundaries
– Stay with handler movement
– **Position Work** (20 mins)
– Front position training
– Side position training
– Position changes with distractions
– **Cool Down** (10 mins)
– Relaxation exercises
– Positive reinforcement review
Week 2:
Basic recall
Week 2: Basic Recall & Distance Work
– **Warm-up** (10 mins)
– Loose leash walking
– Attention exercises
– **Recall Training** (25 mins)
– Basic recall games
– Recall with mild distractions
– Emergency recall introduction
– **Initial Distance Work** (15 mins)
– Stay-and-return exercises
– Distance control basics
– Hand signal recognition
– **Position Maintenance** (10 mins)
– Duration building exercises
– Position changes at distance
Week 3: Equipment Introduction
– **Warm-up** (10 mins)
– Confidence building exercises
– Review of previous skills
– **Contact Equipment** (20 mins)
– Introduction to flat plank
– Low-height equipment familiarization
– Targeting exercises
– **Jump Introduction** (20 mins)
– Ground bar exercises
– Low jump familiarization
– Jump approach training
– **Cool Down** (10 mins)
– Success celebration
– Relaxation work
Week 4: Sequence Building
– **Warm-up** (10 mins)
– Equipment review
– Focus exercises
– **Basic Sequences** (25 mins)
– Two-obstacle combinations
– Simple patterns
– Directional commands
– **Handler Movement** (15 mins)
– Front cross introduction
– Side changes
– Movement with dog
– **Position Work** (10 mins)
– Advanced position maintenance
– Distance control progression – Problem-solving exercises
– Challenge areas review
– Success celebration
Week 5: Advanced Control & Speed
– **Warm-up** (15 mins)
– Equipment choice exercises
– Attention in motion
– **Speed Control** (20 mins)
– Pace changes
– Start line stays
– Speed control on equipment
– **Advanced Sequences** (15 mins)
– Three-obstacle combinations
– Direction changes
– Handler position work
– **Distance Skills** (10 mins)
– Advanced distance challenges
– Remote command
– 4-5 obstacle sequences
– Handling choices
– Course analysis skill – Progress evaluation
– Future training recommendations
– Goal setting
Iconic K9 Training
Final assessment protocol
1
Equipment Requirements
- 4ft leather leash
Flat buckle collar - Training treats (high value)
- String bal Or tug toys
- Food bowl
- Training pouch
- Long line (15ft)
2
Safety Protocols
- Temperature monitoring during training
- Regular water breaks
- Exercise limitation based on age
- Surface safety assessment
- Proper toy selection guidelines
3
Progress Tracking
Handlers maintain dailytraining logs recording:
- Exercise completion
- Drive levels
Environmental - responses
- Areas of concern
- Breakthrough moments
4
Home Training Requirements
- 3-5 short training sessions daily
- Structured meal times
- Environmental exposure homework
- Crate training protocol
- Socialization checklist completion
5
Next Steps
- Upon completion, Dogs are evaluated
- for obedience training
- Specialized drills focus
- Additional drive building needs
- Handler skill development requirements