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k9hs - Agility | Athletics School
AKC Certification Preparation
Dog Agility Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Trick Dog Program Titles.
Trick Dog Agility Training School engages your dog's natural instinct to run, jump, retrieve, fetch and channels that into an AKC sport. A program designed as a vocational enrichment opportunity for athletic dogs, working breed dogs and hyper, energetic pups to help them develop coordination, obedience, recall, agility and to exercise their mind and body with sports that engage your dog’s natural instincts to work and to problem solve. We teach skills which provide many dogs with a sense of purpose, fulfillment and happiness.
Our trick & agility school program is designed to be force-free, positive reinforcement based learning. Dogs will learn skills that will allow you and your pup to prepare for the exam to apply for one of the 5 levels of titles in the AKC Trick Dog Program, and/or to develop agility and sport abilities. Even if you do not wish to pursue an AKC Sports Title for your dog, this is a great program for dogs that need to channel high energy levels into a productive and fulfilling activity, your dog can engage in everyday sports of your choice.
Each week we teach our students a new AKC approved trick and reinforce all the previously learned tricks in order to build an arsenal strong enough to advance through each title certification.
Parents receive video tutorials to practice at home and free in-person AKC Certification Exam Preparation Classes!
k9hs - Agility | School Syllabus
AKC Certification Preparation
Dog Agility Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Trick Dog Program Titles.
• Every Friday!
• Convenient at-home pick-up 9-11am & drop-off 3-5pm
• Dedicated trainer for daily class and training exercises
• Personalized text updates with video and pics
• Choice of preparation classes for: AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN), AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI), AKC Advanced Trick Dog (TKA), AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP), AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE)
• Choice of Agility Obstacle Course Training and/or Dog Sports
• Instagram videos and picture posts
• AKC Trick Dog title examination (if applicable)
• FREE weekly video classes!
• FREE member training resources access!
• FREE training support for life!
• The following Holidays there will be no school: Presidents Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day.
k9hs - Agility | School Curriculum
AKC Certification Preparation
Dog Agility Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Trick Dog Program Titles.
AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN) Title Certification
Your dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. (see link to “Application” below for lists of skills). If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title.
AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI) Title Certification
Your dog must have the Novice title, plus perform 10 Intermediate tricks.
AKC Advanced Trick Dog (TKA) Title Certification
Your dog must have the Intermediate title, plus perform 10 tricks from the Advanced list.
AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP) Title Certification
In this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks with at least 3 tricks using props.
AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE) Title Certification
In the highest level of Trick Dog, the Elite Performers perform a routine that has a story/script. At least 5 props are used.
AKC Trick Dog Program
Is your dog smart, inquisitive, clever? We channel that mental energy into something rewarding. We will teach your pup up to 30 tricks or more depending on the title preparation you choose. Each week we teach you what your dog has learned during our weekly transference sessions so you and your dog can take this bonding journey together. As you and your dog advance, you can earn up to 5 different titles and you can support your pup become a dog performer!
For more information about AKC Trick Dog Certifications and Titles, click here!
Agility Program Obstacle Course Sport
Jump, weave and run trough tunnels and obstacles, the answer to a smart and athletic pup that needs an outlet for his physical and mental energy levels. We use AKC competition level obstacles during our training. Weaving poles, tunnels, platforms and cones. Our equipment is mobile, so we bring it to you for your weekly transference sessions where you will learn to do what we have taught your pup!
k9hs - Agility | School Requirements
AKC Certification Preparation
Dog Agility Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Trick Dog Program Titles.
• Basic Training Required
• Dogs must be at least 6 months old to be eligible for enrollment
• Dog proof of vaccinations are required
• Sexually mature dogs approximately 9-12 months old must be spayed or neutered
• Admissions interview
• Temperament assessment
• City licensing
• Lock-box or backyard access (we do not store keys)
• First day of school with dedicated trainer
Clients experiencing difficulties or challenges can combine an immersive Board & Train program head-start into our AKC School Programs. Your pup can live with a Certified Trainer and go to school Monday through Friday, and weekends at-home with you for the first week or first month.
k9hs - Agility | School Details
AKC Certification Preparation
Dog Agility Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Trick Dog Program Titles.
1. We conduct a Call with Admissions to create your account and fill out paperwork. Then we schedule an Admissions Interview with our head trainer (no-contact, outdoors) before scheduling your first day of service and buying your Pricing Plan.
2. You purchase your Pricing Plan and use our Book Online system to schedule which days you want your dog to go to school each week. And you can use the same convenient system to reschedule or cancel any days.
3. We pick up your dog during our route from 9-11am and drop them off between 3-5pm. Pick-up and drop-off is no-contact and outdoors in front of your home, or we can also pick up from your backyard. If you are not home, we ask that you leave your pup as close to the entrance as possible and we use a lock-box to come in and out without contact.
4. We will be working with your pups for at least 4 solid hours of agility, AKC Trick Dog preparation and water breaks in between, as we work to meet the class requirements. We will send you picture updates during the day and weekly report cards and badges while each title is acquired. Please do not overfeed them before school or they might get car-sick and be disinterested in training.
5. You do not need to provide the treats, but you can if you want to. Please also let us know if there are any food allergies or restrictions. We use freeze dried beef livers because they are high reward and have no additives. We buy US made only. Please do not send expensive leashes or things that you do not want to be chewed up while we are driving. But yes, you can pack lunch for them and send your dog's favorite blanket and toys if you like.
What happens after Athletics School?
There is no school term for this program, your pup will receive all the necessary preparation to take the AKC Exam at their own pace and you can request to take the exams that you choose. You can consecutively join the other programs for a combination of options:
k9hs puppy | Elementary School
AKC Certification Preparation
Puppy Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC STAR Puppy Certification.
k9hs dog | Middle School
AKC Certification Preparation
Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification.
k9hs Socialization | High School
AKC Certification Preparation
Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine Program (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC.
k9hs FIT DOG Club | School Club
AKC Official Club & Fitness Classes
Graduate School Club to manage and maintain Training, Social Skills and Certification Behaviors. Exclusively for k9HS School Program graduates.
k9hs Online | Virtual School
AKC Certification Preparation
Puppy & Dog Online Training School Program to prepare for the AKC VHM Certification.
k9hs - Agility | School Details
AKC Certification Preparation
Dog Agility Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Trick Dog Program Titles.
Our Pricing Plans are like a gym membership, recurring weekly memberships can be easily paused and restarted. No penalties or hidden fees. No refunds or credits.
School | 1 day pass
149$Every weekEnroll your pup in our Social School today!- • 1 Day of Social School
- • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
- • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
- • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
- • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
- • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
- • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
School | 2 day pass
299$Every weekEnroll your pup in our Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools!- • 2 Days of our Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools
- • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
- • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
- • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
- • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
- • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
- • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
School | 3 day pass
349$Every weekEnroll your pup in Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools!- • 3 Days of our Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools
- • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
- • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
- • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
- • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
- • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
- • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
- Best Value
School | Unlimited
449$Every weekBest Value pricing for Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools!- • Unlimited Days at any of our Schools
- • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
- • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
- • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
- • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
- • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
- • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
- Schedule a temperament & behavioral assessment with our head trainer!
40 min 99 US dollars