Upcoming Courses
From agility courses to basic training to nose work, we have the right course for you and your dog!
Upcoming Training Courses
Backchaining Skills to Build Drive and Focus
This seminar will teach you how to build drive and focus in sequencing. All skills can be trained by using this method to give the dog a clear understanding of what they are to do. This method teaches the dog how to choose correctly to be reinforced and this process builds comprehension and speed. Dogs […]
Puppy Foundation Skills
This workshop will cover skills that young dogs need for the sport of Agility. Many of the foundation handling cues that can be trained to puppies/adult dogs before doing more complicated handling and sequencing. This workshop is open to all ages and all levels of dogs but the focus will be on defining and training […]
Foundation 1 Agility
Open to all dogs and puppies 12 weeks and up with some to no training experience. This class is a prerequisite for all Bratty Paws Dog Plex Agility classes with no prior experience. This class teaches your dog how to learn and problem solves with positive reinforcement-based techniques that build confidence and understanding. This class […]
Trick Dog meets Animal Actor
Two for ONE class (Trick Dog meets Animal Actor): What is an Animal Actor? An Animal Actor can be a model in a print shoot, an actor in a movie or commercial, or a performer in a live show. Movie productions and other film and photography sets are expensive endeavors. Time is money on these […]
Masters Handling Skills
This workshop will cover some of the challenges seen in Master and Premier Level Courses. Skills will include backsides, threadles, serpentines, jump boxes, and tunnel discriminations. Learn how to identify these configurations and how to best handle them. Dogs should be sequencing 10-15 obstacles and handlers should have a good understanding of handling but are […]
Beginner Novice/Novice Obedience
This class will expand on competition Skills Learned in competition foundation class. This class will introduce Novice (Cd) skills and beyond!
Competition Foundations for Obedience
Competition Foundations This class will focus on attention, how to get the “perfect” heel position, fronts, finishes, and competitive handlings skills. Is class is perfect for those wanting to start Competition Obedience, or those just wanting to do more with their dog.
Novice Skills
This course will work on Novice level skills seen in a novice AKC course. Prerequisite is foundation 1 and 2.
Masters Skills
Masters level courses will be set set up and run each week. The instructor will help with choosing the best handling and path for dog and handler.
Foundation 1 Agility
Open to all dogs and puppies 12 weeks and up with some to no training experience. This class is a prerequisite for all Bratty Paws Dog Plex Agility classes with no prior experience. This class teaches your dog how to learn and problem solves with positive reinforcement-based techniques that build confidence and understanding. This class […]
Lead Out Positional Cues
This seminar will focus on the first one to six obstacles in the sequencing of an agility course. The focus will be learning how to give your dogs all the information required to do multiple obstacles from a lead-out position. Dogs MUST have a solid start line stay in order to take the seminar.
S.T.A.R Puppy
Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs.
Basic Obedience and CGC
This class will focus on building a relationship and teaching simple, useful skills that apply to good dog ownership.
Novice Course Work
This seminar will focus on basic novel-level course work and learning how to execute this without mistakes. While novice courses are not necessarily challenging there is a system of skills required in order to make sure that your dog is learning how to compete successfully. This seminar is open to any team who is proficient […]
Weave Pole Course Work
This seminar will focus on all the different skills needed to make weave poles independent in sequencing. There will be a focus on the handler’s position as well as using front, rear, and blind crosses. This seminar will utilize 12 weave poles, students must have a dog that can weave and is looking for more […]
Which Cross When
This seminar will focus on the three different crosses (front, rear, blind). Finding the side changes on course and deciding which cross is best for the team in that section of the course. This seminar will review each cross how to understand the difference between them, and how to execute correctly. Teams can jump any […]
Foundation 2
Foundation II Agility is the second class in the Bratty Paws Agility Program. The agility program has been designed by one of the Bratty Paws Partners, Kris Seiter. Kris is a World Team Competitor and World Medalist and has been in the sport for over 20 years. All skills in this class are age appropriate […]
Novice Skills
This course will work on Novice level skills seen in a novice AKC course. Prerequisite is foundation 1 and 2.
Foundation 2 Contacts
Foundation 2 – (Prerequisite Foundation 1) – Foundation 2 Agility is the second class in the Bratty Paws Dog Plex Agility Curriculum. Focus will be on all Contacts. Starting with end behaviors on contacts and work towards entire contacts performances. This class can be taken multiple times to ensure complete understanding for both dog and […]
Open/Masters Skills
This course will cover open/master courses seen in AKC.
Dogs on Odor 2 AKC Excellent/Master
Dogs must be proficient on all odors. This will include exteriors and/or vehicles, as weather permits
Finding the Dog's Line
This workshop will focus on how to find the dogs line on a course and select the correct handling to navigate the dog. Handlers will learn the importance of seeing the dog’s path first before selecting handling options. Dogs should be sequencing 8-10 obstacles.
Dogs on Odor 1 Novice/Advanced
Dogs must be on birch, but will run all odors. This will include exteriors and/or vehicles, as weather permits.
Intro to Nose Work
dogs new to the game
Performance Puppy #11
****Continuation Class***** Performance Puppy, is for experienced agility handlers with a new puppy that wants to focus on the early preparation for competition-level agility. This class will cover all the basics that are currently in our foundation basics level class but with higher criteria with more games, body awareness, and play drive for higher-level learning. […]
Novice/Open Skills
Novice/Open level courses will be set set up and run each week. The instructor will help with choosing the best handling and path for the dog and handler.
Backchaining Skills to Build Drive and Focus
This seminar will teach you how to build drive and focus in sequencing. All skills can be trained by using this method to give the dog a clear understanding of what they are to do. This method teaches the dog how to choose correctly to be reinforced and this process builds comprehension and speed. Dogs […]
Puppy Foundation Skills
This workshop will cover skills that young dogs need for the sport of Agility. Many of the foundation handling cues that can be trained to puppies/adult dogs before doing more complicated handling and sequencing. This workshop is open to all ages and all levels of dogs but the focus will be on defining and training […]
Foundation 1 Agility
Open to all dogs and puppies 12 weeks and up with some to no training experience. This class is a prerequisite for all Bratty Paws Dog Plex Agility classes with no prior experience. This class teaches your dog how to learn and problem solves with positive reinforcement-based techniques that build confidence and understanding. This class […]
Masters Handling Skills
This workshop will cover some of the challenges seen in Master and Premier Level Courses. Skills will include backsides, threadles, serpentines, jump boxes, and tunnel discriminations. Learn how to identify these configurations and how to best handle them. Dogs should be sequencing 10-15 obstacles and handlers should have a good understanding of handling but are […]
Novice Skills
This course will work on Novice level skills seen in a novice AKC course. Prerequisite is foundation 1 and 2.
Masters Skills
Masters level courses will be set set up and run each week. The instructor will help with choosing the best handling and path for dog and handler.
Foundation 1 Agility
Open to all dogs and puppies 12 weeks and up with some to no training experience. This class is a prerequisite for all Bratty Paws Dog Plex Agility classes with no prior experience. This class teaches your dog how to learn and problem solves with positive reinforcement-based techniques that build confidence and understanding. This class […]
Lead Out Positional Cues
This seminar will focus on the first one to six obstacles in the sequencing of an agility course. The focus will be learning how to give your dogs all the information required to do multiple obstacles from a lead-out position. Dogs MUST have a solid start line stay in order to take the seminar.
Novice Course Work
This seminar will focus on basic novel-level course work and learning how to execute this without mistakes. While novice courses are not necessarily challenging there is a system of skills required in order to make sure that your dog is learning how to compete successfully. This seminar is open to any team who is proficient […]
Weave Pole Course Work
This seminar will focus on all the different skills needed to make weave poles independent in sequencing. There will be a focus on the handler’s position as well as using front, rear, and blind crosses. This seminar will utilize 12 weave poles, students must have a dog that can weave and is looking for more […]
Which Cross When
This seminar will focus on the three different crosses (front, rear, blind). Finding the side changes on course and deciding which cross is best for the team in that section of the course. This seminar will review each cross how to understand the difference between them, and how to execute correctly. Teams can jump any […]
Foundation 2
Foundation II Agility is the second class in the Bratty Paws Agility Program. The agility program has been designed by one of the Bratty Paws Partners, Kris Seiter. Kris is a World Team Competitor and World Medalist and has been in the sport for over 20 years. All skills in this class are age appropriate […]
Novice Skills
This course will work on Novice level skills seen in a novice AKC course. Prerequisite is foundation 1 and 2.
Foundation 2 Contacts
Foundation 2 – (Prerequisite Foundation 1) – Foundation 2 Agility is the second class in the Bratty Paws Dog Plex Agility Curriculum. Focus will be on all Contacts. Starting with end behaviors on contacts and work towards entire contacts performances. This class can be taken multiple times to ensure complete understanding for both dog and […]
Open/Masters Skills
This course will cover open/master courses seen in AKC.
Finding the Dog's Line
This workshop will focus on how to find the dogs line on a course and select the correct handling to navigate the dog. Handlers will learn the importance of seeing the dog’s path first before selecting handling options. Dogs should be sequencing 8-10 obstacles.
Performance Puppy #11
****Continuation Class***** Performance Puppy, is for experienced agility handlers with a new puppy that wants to focus on the early preparation for competition-level agility. This class will cover all the basics that are currently in our foundation basics level class but with higher criteria with more games, body awareness, and play drive for higher-level learning. […]
Novice/Open Skills
Novice/Open level courses will be set set up and run each week. The instructor will help with choosing the best handling and path for the dog and handler.
Foundation 2 Weaves
Foundation 2 – (Prerequisite Foundation 1) – Foundation 2 weaves will be focusing on you weave pole technique. We will be working on entrance and exits. Also other foundation skills will be incorporated into the class.
Agility Body and Flat Work
Agility Body and Flatwork for Puppies and adults This class is a new class taught by master trainer Kris Seiter. This class will cover body awareness and fitness that will aid in the competitive sport of agility. Agility requires extreme body control that is done at high rates of speed. Kris will incorporate exercises that […]
Foundation 2 Jumps & Tunnels
Foundation 2 – (Prerequisite Foundation 1) – Foundation 2 jumps and tunnels will be focusing on jumps and tunnels. Also, other foundation skills will be incorporated into the class.
Essential Jumping Skills for Agility Dogs
Young Dog Jumps and Tunnels
This 4-hour seminar will focus on shorter sequences to fine tune your handling skills. Timing and mechanics for front, blind, and rear crosses as well as how to make the best handling choices for your dog on course will be covered. This seminar is appropriate for teams of any level who are comfortable sequencing 6-8 […]
A3 International Skills
This 4-hour seminar will focus on breaking down an A3 level course and working on different handling solutions. Sequences will be between 7-10 obstacles; dogs must be proficient on all obstacles and have a good understanding of commonly seen international skills.
A3 International Coursework
This 4-hour seminar will focus on level 3 course work commonly seen on European style courses. Dogs must be proficient on all obstacles and have international (ISC) coursework experience.
Puppy/Young Dog Foundation
This 4-hour seminar will focus on foundation basics for puppies/young dogs. Dogs 6 months and older with basic obedience training is a prerequisite. Dogs should happily work for food and toys. Jumps and tunnels may be used. Jumps will be kept at age-appropriate height.
Puppy/Young Dog Foundation
This 4-hour seminar will focus on foundation basics for puppies/young dogs. Dogs 6 months and older with basic obedience training is a prerequisite. Dogs should happily work for food and toys. Jumps and tunnels may be used. Jumps will be kept at age-appropriate height.
Trick Dog meets Animal Actor
Two for ONE class (Trick Dog meets Animal Actor): What is an Animal Actor? An Animal Actor can be a model in a print shoot, an actor in a movie or commercial, or a performer in a live show. Movie productions and other film and photography sets are expensive endeavors. Time is money on these […]
Beginner Novice/Novice Obedience
This class will expand on competition Skills Learned in competition foundation class. This class will introduce Novice (Cd) skills and beyond!
Competition Foundations for Obedience
Competition Foundations This class will focus on attention, how to get the “perfect” heel position, fronts, finishes, and competitive handlings skills. Is class is perfect for those wanting to start Competition Obedience, or those just wanting to do more with their dog.
S.T.A.R Puppy
Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs.
Basic Obedience and CGC
This class will focus on building a relationship and teaching simple, useful skills that apply to good dog ownership.
Dogs on Odor 2 AKC Excellent/Master
Dogs must be proficient on all odors. This will include exteriors and/or vehicles, as weather permits
Dogs on Odor 1 Novice/Advanced
Dogs must be on birch, but will run all odors. This will include exteriors and/or vehicles, as weather permits.
Intro to Nose Work
dogs new to the game
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Our Program
Beginner to Expert
We offer weekly classes in agility, basic training, behavior and tracking. Whether your goal is to win a world level agility competition or simply to have a well behaved companion, we’ve got the right class for you!
Expert Instructors
Our agility program has been designed by Kris Seiter and Chris Tucci, multi-world medalists and lead agility instructors with a combined 30 years experience in the sport of agility.
World-Class Facility
Train like the pros in our 20,000 SQF, indoor air-conditioned training facility. We have a 12,600 SQF turf arena (EPDM, no recycled tires) along with a 50 ft pool and plenty of outdoor space to get some fresh air.
Happy Dogs
We are not looking for compliance in our classes, but instead are looking for dogs to happily perform each task with great understanding and willingness. We do not allow correction based training.