Agility

In August 1999, MADOC moved to their first agility training field. After having several homes we believe MADOC has found its "forever" home in the summer of 2009. The property MADOC owns is located off Wares Ferry Rd in Montgomery, AL. Currently, our field is located there, but we hope to have a building on location in the next couple of years.

Since we are an AKC affiliated club, our emphasis is on AKC agility. We do welcome mix breed dogs and offer training for USDAA Standard and Games. We offer Beginner, Intermediate I and II, and Advanced Agility classes. The classes run for eight weeks followed by an awards night. Classes are taught using various stations to keep students busy with agility and not waiting in line.

Enrollment Forms and Handouts:

Click either the Word or PDF link to download the agility enrollment and waiver form.

Click for Word enrollment form

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Agility Run Thrus

Agility run thrus are available for club members on a weekly basis. For more information click here.

Agility Foundations Class

The Agility Foundations class is for dogs with no agility experience. Each obstacle will be introduced. Emphasis will be on safety and motivational training. Foundations class is typically offered in the Winter and Summer at Goodwyn Community Center. Enrollment forms for Foundations class are available through the Obedience link.
Click here to be taken to the Obedience page for enrollment forms.

Prerequisite: Dogs must be in good physical condition. Must be a graduate of Beginner Obedience or the equivalent, and must be under good voice control.

Beginner Agility

The Beginner class is for dogs with no agility experience. Each obstacle will be introduced. Emphasis will be on safety and motivational training. By the end of the class, you and your dog will be able to complete a short course including some of the obstacles.

Prerequisite: Dogs must be in good physical condition and at least one year old. Must be a graduate of Agility Foundations, Novice 1 obedience or the equivalent, and must be under good voice control.

Intermediate I Agility

Class is for dogs with agility experience on each piece of equipment. Obstacles will be grouped together for sequencing. Emphasis will be on handling techniques. At the end of class, you and your dog should be able to complete a course similar to Novice level AKC.

Prerequisite: Dog must be a graduate of Beginner Agility or equivalent.

Intermediate II Agility

Class prepares dogs and handlers for agility trials. Emphasis will be on AKC trial rules and regulations. Students will learn the ins and outs of a trial. AKC Novice level courses will be run each week. Handlers will learn how to walk the course and plan their handling strategy. At the end of the class students should be able to run an AKC Novice level course.

Prerequisite: Dog must be a graduate of Intermediate I Agility or equivalent.

Advanced Agility

Class is designed to provide handlers advanced handling skills which will be necessary to progress in agility. The level of courses will be raised to that similar to AKC Open. At the end of class, the handler will be prepared to runa course with actual traps, various angles, and discriminations.

Prerequisite: Dog must be a graduate of Intermediate II Agility.

A copy of the Agility Class Registration Form is available on this website and can be printed out.  Download the appropriate forms, print, and mail in.  Watch the home page for upcoming class dates and times.