Frolick Dogs is pleased to announce an initial set of agility classes and private lessons for Winter/Spring 2020, see schedule below. With Sherri Fries taking Jan-Mar of 2020 off due to an injury, we are excited to welcome Linda Keens back in the interim! Sherri will restart classes in April as indicated. See the trainer bios below.

Group Classes are limited to 6 participants; the cost is $195 for 6 1-hour classes. Click here to register (sign in or register if new, then select the "Enrollments" tab).

Private lessons are being offered by Sherri on Sunday afternoons and Thursday nights; to be added to her agility private lesson email list, please contact FrolickAgility@gmail.com.

Questions? Call us at 703-957-8946

2020 AGILITY GROUP CLASS SCHEDULE (descriptions below):

Classes fill up quickly - REGISTER TODAY! Sign in or register if new, then select the "Enrollments" tab.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Instructor: Linda Keens

Mondays
January 20 - February 24
6 group classes for $195

  • Puppy Agility (ages 6mos-1yo) from 7-8pm

  • Level 1 Agility (over 1yo) from 8-9pm

NOTE:  Group Classes may be cancelled if there are less than 3 registrants; if this is the case we will let you know and will refund your purchase.

APRIL/MAY
Instructor: Sherri Fries

Sundays
April 5 - May 17 (skips Apr 12)
6 group classes for $195

  • Level 3 from 9-10am

  • Level 2 (teeter & weave poles) from 10-11am

  • Level 1 (over 1yo) from 11am-12noon

Mondays
April 6 - May 11
6 group classes for $195

  • Puppy (ages 6mos-1yo) from 7-8pm

  • Level 1 (over 1yo) from 8-9pm

Tuesdays
April 7 - May 12
6 group classes for $195

  • Level 4 from 7-8pm

  • Level 2 from 8-9pm

Click here to register for group classes online (sign in or register if new, then select the "Enrollments" tab) or call us at 703-957-8946

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: 

Puppy Agility: (6-12 months old) This is not an obedience class but instead builds on basic obedience skills. Participants will be working on sits, stays, having dogs work at their sides plus handling over agility equipment including the dog walk, pause table, tunnel and chute (puppies won't be jumping).  We will also do an introduction to clicker training.

Level 1 Agility: (1 year and up, builds on Puppy Class) This class builds on basic obedience skills and covers handling over agility equipment including jumps, pause table, tunnel, chute, and the dog walk. Your dog should be able to sit, lay down, and reasonably stay (we'll work on that) and be able to work with you off-leash (we'll work on that, too.) 

Level 2 Agility: (Pre-requisite: Level 1 class or similar) This class builds on Level 1 as you develop your handling and course strategy skills, working with your dog on increased confidence and safe obstacle performance.  This class emphasizes speed and accuracy along with improved handling on sequences with more ground work, jumps, jump grids, and turns. The teeter and weave poles will be introduced.

Level 3 Agility: (Pre-requisite: Level 2 class or similar)  This class builds on Level 2, continuing with course running and handling skills, while refining the approach to the teeter and weave poles. These will be incorporated in sequences as the course progresses.

Level 4 Agility: (Pre-requisite: Level 3 class or similar)  This class builds on Level 3, where participants should be able to do the teeter and weave poles plus all obstacles.  This class will focus on handling skills utilizing bigger sequences.

Click here to register for group classes online (sign in or register and then select the "Enrollments" tab) or call us at 703-957-8946

INSTRUCTOR BIOS

Linda Keens, Agility Trainer

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Linda got started in agility in 2011 thanks to her Novice A (first) dog, a shy rescue-mix named Amber. Linda signed Amber up for their first agility class because “it sounded like fun!” They never expected to be competing at the highest level after just a few short years. In 2015, Amber earned her Championship title in NADAC, in 2016 she earned her Championship title in AKC, and in 2017 she qualified and attended AKC Nationals. She is currently one Super Q away from her Championship title in USDAA. Linda loves introducing new teams to the world of agility. She says there is nothing more rewarding then watching a new team learn and grow together. 

Sherri Fries, Agility Trainer

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Sherri has been competing in agility since 2003, showing her dogs in both AKC and USDAA agility where she has competed at both Nationals. Her first agility dog, Cleo, was Hawaii's first MACH (Master Agility Champion).  Sherri currently competes with border collies Wiki Wiki (fast fast in Hawaiian) and Wiki's puppies Raptor and Spitfire who have just begun their agility careers. Sherri supports positive reinforcement training and more than anything loves to see dogs and their owners having fun!

Sherri's Dogs:

  • MACH2 Cleo MSG MJC MXP MJP OF / USDAA: AD, SS, SJ, SSA

  • Conant's Air Supremacy ALCM (Wiki Wiki) MX MXJ MJB MXF, Master Bronze Jumper / USDAA: MAD, Relay Champion, Gamblers Champion, Tournament Master Bronze

  • Spitfire Mark 25 Merlin High Performance Fighter NA, NAJ, OA, OAJ

  • Wiki's Thrust Vectoring High-G Supercruiser (Raptor) First competition JWW 1st place

Click here to register for group classes online (sign in or register if new, then select the "Enrollments" tab) or call us at 703-957-8946