The Levels
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Beginners
This level consists of the fundamental skills for the specific topic. The exercises of this level require no equipment, and are particularly suitable for puppies and young dogs. -
Advanced
This level is built upon the foundation established at the beginners level. Most of the exercises require jumps and/or a tunnel. -
Expert
At this level there will be exercises aiming to refine the established skills from the previous levels. -
Master
At this level your skills and thought processes will be put to the test!
Requirements and Duration:
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Required Equipment: At least two jumps and one tunnel.
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Minimum Age of Dogs: 5 months.
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Access throughout the year, until December 31st, 2025.
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You can start as a spectator and join a feedback round later if you want. Or join the first feedback round and decide later if more feedback fits your schedule.
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You’ll have the option to take part in up to three separate feedback rounds.You can sign up for one round at a time, or all at once — whatever works best for you. You can also skip a round in between, it’s totally up to you.
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Here are the dates for each feedback round:
First round: June 23rd – August 17th. The final deadline to join this round is June 12th.
Second round: August 18th – October 12th. The final deadline to join this round is August 14th.
Third round: October 13th – December 7th. The final deadline to join this round is October 9th. -
The feedback for each video will be given within three work days (Mon-Fri).
Example: if you upload a video on Friday, you will receive feedback within Wednesday. -
Active participants can upload their training videos directly to the Facebook group, where each participant will have their own “thread”. A video can consist of different sessions and exercises, with a maximum length of 5 minutes. The group page is well organized and easy to navigate.
The Concept
Four different topics, divided into four levels; beginners, advanced, expert and master. Each level is built up with a step-by-step guidance of exercises, with text, illustrations and videos of different dogs from real training sessions.
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Focus and Independence
In this step you will work with exercises that improve the dog's task and obstacle focus, which also will be beneficial for line work and start routines. -
Connection
In this step you will work with exercises that enhance the dog's attention to you. I believe an effective agility dog is characterized by a balance between obstacle focus and handler focus.Forming the most efficient lines requires a strong connection with our dogs. -
Listening Skills
Independence will rely a lot on the dog's actual understanding of the different tasks. In this step you will dive into exercises aimed at improving the dog's ability to receive, process, and promptly respond to verbal cues. -
Commitment
In this step we will work with exercises to give the dog more experience and confidence in comprehending tasks on their own.
What's in Store for You?
🎥 Learn step by step with easy-to-follow theory, exercises and real examples — shared through both texts, illustrations and videos of different dogs.
📚 Work with adaptable levels, from young dogs to adult champions. Whether you're a novice or an expert, there's something for everyone. From puppy basics to world champion — and everything in between.
🌐 All course materials will be available on my user-friendly website, ensuring you have organized access to all the content. Log in and study the course in your own pace.
👥 Classroom: All feedback and Q&A sessions will occur in a Facebook group, providing you with the opportunity to observe the progress of your fellow participants and earlier participants. Well-organized and easy to navigate.
How does the Classroom work?
Video Sharing 🎥
Participants can upload their training videos directly to the Facebook group, where each participant will have their own “thread”. A video can consist of different sessions and exercises, with a maximum length of 5 minutes. Please edit out any unnecessary parts in the videos ✂️
Feedback 📝
Once a video is posted, you will receive constructive feedback from me, the teacher, within three work days (Monday-Friday). For example, if you share your video on Thursday at 10:00, you should receive feedback on your work by Tuesday at 10:00. Other members may also provide comments or questions in each other's threads, as this creates a collaborative learning environment.
Observation of Progress 👀
The group format allows participants to observe and learn from each other's experiences and challenges.
Q&A 🗣️
There will be livestreams where I'll answer your questions and discuss various topics. There's a dedicated thread in the group where you can always comment with your questions to have them addressed in the next Q&A.
Overall, the Facebook classroom serves as a dynamic platform for ongoing learning, feedback exchange, and community building for the participants of the course.
