On The Run Canine center’s

Recommended Class Progression

Not sure where to start? We’ve developed the following recommended progression for new dogs and puppies.

If you have questions we’re also happy to discuss your pup’s needs, personality and your goals!

See Obedience Progression
See Agility Progression

Obedience progression

We offer classes in everything from puppy kindergarten to advanced dog sports skills!

Puppy Kindergarten

The best place for all puppies to start!

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Basic Obedience

We’ll focus on basic obedience — sit, down, stay, and leash walking.

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Advanced Obedience

Or, we offer Loose Leash Walk’in, Canine Good Citizen, or a Tricks class!

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Canine Good Citizen

Become a certified AKC Good Canine Citizen!

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Agility progression

We offer classes in everything from puppy kindergarten to advanced dog sports skills!

Puppy Kindergarten

The best place for all puppies to start!

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Basic Obedience (optional)

We’ll focus on basic obedience — sit, down, stay, and leash walking.

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Puppy Agility

Learn the fundamentals of agility — targeting, wobble boards, tunnels, focus and basic obedience skills.

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Got Weaves? 2x2 Weaves

Come learn weaves using the 2×2 method!

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Foundations 1 Agility

This is the first introduction to agility, including targeting, flat work, stays with focus and drive, and obstacle foundations etc.

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Foundations 2 Agility

This class is a continuation from the Foundations I class.

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Foundations 3 Agility

This class is a continuation from the Foundations 2 class

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Novice Handling & Sequencing

We will begin to apply trained foundation skills while sequencing 3 – 10 obstacles.

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Intermediate Handling & Sequencing

Exercises are increased in length and complexity.

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Advanced Handling & Sequencing

This class is a continuation from the Intermediate class.

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Master Handling & Sequencing

This class is a continuation from the Advanced class

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Why train at On the Run?

We feel very fortunate to have a high caliber group of instructors with decades of accomplishments in a variety of dog sports and breeds! All of our instructors love to help our customers and their beloved pups learn and grow their skills!

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