Can I rent your field for agility? 

You can sign up here for field rental if you are a Fun Pup student (level 3 or above) or have contacted me first via email. I welcome experienced agility students from other locations to rent my field to practice with their dogs in a new environment on different equipment.

Where are you located? 

Northeast Fort Collins. The exact address will be provided with registration. My outdoor field is about 6 minutes east of I-25 and Hwy 14 (Mulberry).

How can I sign up for group classes or private lessons?

I publish my class schedule and information about registering for each session on my Facebook page and by email to current students about a month before each session starts. A week after registration opens for current students, I open up the remaining spots to all others. I post a link to register on Facebook, and registration links go live via the scheduling page on my website. 

Are there prerequisites? 

Prerequisites for each class can be found in the class descriptions on the scheduling page. 

What kind of dogs can do agility? 

There is no one breed or type of dog that is best-suited for agility. We look for dogs that like to work with us and chase us around the agility field. Any dog can do agility as long as they are structurally sound. Mixed breed dogs can compete in all venues, although mixes are not allowed to compete in AKC agility if they are still intact. 

Does my dog need to be vaccinated? 

To attend group classes, dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella. It is recommended that they also be vaccinated for Lepto and K9 Influenza. I accept titers for everything except Rabies, which is required by law.

Can my intact or in-heat dog participate? 

Yes, intact dogs, as well as bitches-in-heat (BIH), can participate in class. For girl dogs in season, I ask that you bring them in panties. Since most agility organizations allow BIH to compete, most training facilities (including Fun Pup) welcome them in class.

What skills does my dog need for agility? 

Here is a document with a list of skills I recommend for dogs as they get started in agility class. The prerequisite for Agility Foundations is a non-agility Level 2 class with someplace like Summit Dog Training or the equivalent.

What is your weather policy?

Outdoor classes are held as long as the conditions are conducive to dog and human students’ safety and productive learning. I may cancel class for rain, extreme temperatures (cold or hot), unsafe road conditions, snow, and other weather-related reasons. Classes canceled due to weather will be rescheduled at the most convenient time for most students in the class. 

What is your refund policy?

If you must cancel or reschedule your group class enrollment, you must contact me (via email) a minimum of 7 days before the start date of your class so that I can offer your spot to other students waiting to schedule with me. There is no charge for reschedules made more than 7 days in advance. For cancellations made more than 7 days in advance, refunds will be issued minus a 4% processing fee.

There are no refunds given for cancellations made within 7 days of the start of your class UNLESS there is a waiting list for the class, and I can fill your spot with another student.  

No refunds are given for cancellations made after the class has started. If, after the class has begun, your instructor feels that a different service would be more suitable to what you and your dog need, the prorated balance of your tuition may be applied to the tuition of that other service. Tuition transfers are granted at the instructor’s discretion only. Personal decisions not to continue to attend a class will not be awarded a credit for another service.

There are no refunds for portions of group classes missed due to personal scheduling conflicts or not attending for other reasons.

What do I need to bring to class? 

• Your dog in a flat-buckle collar (or harness) and on a six-foot leash 
• Plenty of small, non-crumbly treats
• A treat pouch that can be securely closed to prevent spillage
• Your dog’s favorite (tug) toy
• A target (small plastic lid) and a dish 
• Water and water bowl
• Poop bags
• A mat for stationing

How many dogs are in a class?

I allow a maximum of six dogs per class.