Classes & Content

• Name Training & Rapid Recalls 
• Teaching the Release Word 
• Puppy Nipping & Biting 
• Hand Targeting 
• Loose Leash Walking 
• Curbside Manners 
• Down Cue (Verbal & Hand Signal) 
• Emergency Recalls 
• Introduction to the tunnel (agility) 
• Rules of Tug & Drop 
• Its Your Choice - Food Manners Game 
• How to Meet & Greet Humans Appropriately (no jumping up) 

& More! 

Course level 2 builds on skills taught in level 1. Course Level 1 at Sherwood Barks is a pre-requisite to level 2. 

• Crate Games 
• Loose Leash Walking - Level 2 
• Doorway Manners 
• Position Transitions 
• Place/Mat Training 
• Hunting with The Cup Game (introduction to scent work)
• Formal "Leave it" Cue 
• Trick Training 
• Intermediate Obedience with the 3 D's of Dog Training (Distance, Distractions & Duration) 

& More! 

Course level 3 builds on skills taught in level 1 & 2. Course Level 1 & 2 at Sherwood Barks are pre-requisites to level 3.  Course Level 3 is an introduction to dog sports. 

• High Level Trick Training (Intermediate - Expert Level Tricks) 
• Introduction to Agility 
• Introduction to Flyball 
• Introduction to Disc Dogs 
• Novice Level Scent Work 
• Barrel Racing

Find out what you and your dog love in the world of dog sports! 

& More! 

Online Course levels are available for Levels 1, 2 and 3. Online courses are pre-recorded and uploaded via Google Classroom for students to follow along at their own pace. Classes are not live but instructors are available for questions at anytime. 

Online Courses are ideal for students who work shift work, live in rural areas, have mobility issues or live a busy life with a puppy! 

The Google Classroom is customized for your schedule, once we receive your registration, we will work 

Dogs must be over the age of 6 months 

Previous training is not required but is considered an asset. 

Agility requires a solid foundation of basic obedience as dogs are working off leash in a group environment 

• Introduction to basic handling techniques 
• Introduction to jumps, tunnels & contact equipment 

Agility Level 1 OR Course Level 3 at Sherwood Barks is a pre-requisite 

All skills taught in Agility Level 1 will carry over into this course level. We will build on and add to the basic handling techniques. The difficulty of equipment will be increased and students will begin the basics of how to walk a course and what an agility competition looks like. 

Agility Level 2 is a pre-requisite of this course 

All skills taught in Agility Level 2 will carry over into this course level.   

Agility Level 3 is upon instructor referral only 

All skills taught in Agility Level 2 and/or 2+ will carry over into this course level.  As well as introduction to advanced level equipment including weave poles and the teeter. Students will begin working on sending, object discrimination, advanced level handling skills. Dog's in this level will be measured appropriately based on the AAC guidelines for their jump heights. Students in this level will begin running half - full courses. 

Agility Level 4 is upon instructor referral only 

All skills taught in Agility Level 3 will carry over into this course level.  Students in this level have completed all prior levels of Agility at Sherwood Barks and have a desire to compete in starter jumpers and standard starters competitions. 

Students in this level have a solid understanding of all agility handling techniques. Dogs are fully trained on all equipment and teams (dog & handler) are prepared to begin competing. 

No pre-requisites! All dogs are welcome to join in the fun
Tricks & Games you might learn in this class include but are not limited to;

• Skateboarding 
• Handstand 
• Crawl 
• Take a Bow 
• Leg Weaving 
• Peekaboo 
• Sit Pretty 
• Play Dead 
• Roll Over 
• Jump Into My Arms 
• Jump through a Hoop 
• Climb a Ladder 
• Ring a Bell 
• Red Light, Green Light 
• Snuffle Boxes, towels, etc. 
• Hunting Games 
• Musical Sits 

& More!   

Leash Reactivity is known as dogs who lunge, bark and pull on leash at the sight of another dog or exciting trigger (cats, rabbits, leaves, people, etc). 

Please note: If your dog has attacked or injured another animal or human, this class is not recommended. A behavioral consult is recommended instead. 

• Loose Leash Walking 
• Positive reinforcement 
• Counter Conditioning and Desensitization 
• Techniques to manage reactions if they happen 
• Turning walks into a positive experience for both you and your dog

No pre-requisites! All dogs are welcome to join in the fun 

Your dog's ability to catch a disc is an asset but not required! 

This seminar will be held at a secure outdoor location for both week 1 and week 2

• Learn the fundamentals of disc dogs
• How to build drive for the disc with 'rollers' 
• Learn the correct type of disc to use 
• How to throw properly for optimal 'catchability' and injury prevention
• Learn the rules of the most popular games in Disc Dog! 

This seminar is open to Sherwood Barks Students & Alumni Only

This is a two week seminar and will be held at a secure outdoor location during week 1 and at a local, fenced dog park during week 2.

• Practice rapid recalls out of play 
• Observe and discuss play behaviors 
• Discuss and create strategies and training plans for any behaviors that may arise (stealing toys, ignoring recalls, etc.)