About Academy of Dog Training and Agility

Classes and agility in Newark

The Academy of Dog Training and Agility is a Newark training center built on the belief that dog and handler both improve, mentally and physically, by training together. Its motto is "8 Weeks of training is better than 8 Years of wishing you had." Training methods are always positive reinforcement, used to shape positive behavior.

Classes

Most classes run eight weeks, meeting for an hour each week, with new sessions starting year round. Owners start with Basic Puppy Head Start (12 weeks to 6 months) or Basic Manners/Obedience, covering sit, down, stay, recall, loose-leash walking, no jumping and leave it. Focus classes cover practical tricks, therapy dog preparation and jobs for busy dogs, and Fun With classes cover tricks, loose-leash walking, recall and fitness. The center also teaches show handling, rally obedience, agility, nose work, the AKC Canine Good Citizen program and a class for over-the-top dogs, plus family and private lessons. Show-N-Gos, seminars and the Swimming Paws canine swim club in the K9 pool round out the schedule.

What owners say

One student wrote that help at Rally Show and Go practice was "well worth my trip to the center from Rehoboth."

What to ask

Ask about pricing and current class dates.