• Fall 2025 Agility Classes

    Taught by Liz Helms at Headwaters Ranch Arena, Prineville
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  • 6-Week Class Session 

     Wednesdays: September 3 - October 8

    330-430pm     Advanced Skills & Sequencing

    500-600pm    Novice Skills & Sequencing

     

    Thursdays: September 4 - October 9

    230-330pm      Intro to Agility (15 months +)

    400-600pm    International Training Group

     

    Pricing

    $180 for (6) weeks 

    *max 4 teams per class except International which will have a max of 6 teams

     

    See bottom of page for class descriptions.

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  • Questions?

    Email me at lizdoesagility@gmail.com !

     Payment is due on site at the start of class.  Cash or check. 

    Make checks payable to Liz Does Agility LLC.

    All classes are held outdoors on dirt at Headwaters Ranch in Prineville, OR

    Dogs must be able to work around livestock. 

    The arena is fenced but not secure. 

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  • About Liz

    Liz is a passionate dog owner and agility trainer whose journey into the sport began in 2021 when her first dog sparked a deep fascination with agility and behavior training. Though relatively new to the competitive scene, Liz brings a lifetime of dog devotion and a unique professional background that enriches her approach to training.

    Drawing from her years as a professional dancer and dance instructor in New York City, Liz's teaching style is characterized by enthusiasm, encouragement, and dynamic energy. Her ability to break down complex movements and concepts into accessible components—refined during her dance career—translates strongly to the precise world of dog agility.

    Liz is dedicated to helping teams find success both inside and outside of the ring. She approaches training with a meticulous eye for detail and a genuine curiosity about the "why" behind canine behavior and agility training methodology. This commitment to understanding the foundations of dog training has made her a perpetual student of the sport.

    Her training philosophy centers on building intentional foundations and creating clarity in communication between handlers and their dogs. Liz welcomes students of all ages and skill levels, bringing the same passion and personalized attention to beginners and advanced students alike.

  • Class Descriptions

  • Intro to Agility

    Want to try something new and have fun with your dog? Join our Intro to Agility class!

    Topics covered:

    • Jump skills
    • Contact obstacles like the dogwalk and teeter
    • Introduction to the weaves
    • Learn how to put obstacles together in a sequence
    • Building a strong relationship with your dog
    • Run fast and have fun!

    Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 15 months of age, have basic manners and obedience, and be able to work around other dogs.

    Max 4 Teams

  • Novice Skills & Sequencing

    New to competing or getting ready to start? Come test your skills with coursework and skills drills at the Beginner/Novice level. Recieve individualized handling and skill feedback based on where you and your dog are in your teamwork and training.

    Topics covered:

    • Individualized handling and skill training feedback
    • Reading the dog’s line
    • Skill progression
    • Putting things together
    • Building teamwork

    Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 12 months of age and able to sequence 4+ obstacles. All obstacles may be used, though there will always be a jumps/tunnels only option.

    Max 4 Teams

  • Advanced Skills & Sequencing

    Level up your skills with coursework at the Masters/Senior level. Recieve individualized handling and skill feedback based on where you and your dog are in your teamwork and training.

    Topics covered:

    • Individualized feedback
    • Analyze the best handling option for your team
    • Advanced skill proofing
    • Introduction to threadles and layering
    • Troubleshooting

    Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed a Novice Sequencing class or similar, and be able to run a full course in competition. Dogs should have an understanding of backsides. All obstacles will be used.

    Max 4 Teams

  • International Training Group

    Todays international style courses require more distance, independence, discrimination and commitment. Come test your skills!

    What is a training group?

    • In a training group, everyone gets a chance to run their dog and recieve peer to peer feedback. (Liz will train her dog in this class)
    • Liz will lead the instruction, but we are all there to help each other be successful.If you’re late on that blind cross we’re going to tell you about it! Supportively!
    • Agility is even more fun when the people around you both support you and want to push you to be better. Come play!

    Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 15 months of age and able to sequence 6+ obstacles of international skills. All obstacles may be used. Dogs and handlers should be familiar with backsides, threadles and layering.

    Max 6 Teams (This class is 2 hours)

  • Private Instruction

    Have something specific you’d like to work on? Or want individual focus and time?

    Private and semi-private lessons are available!

    • Private Lesson at HWR: $100/hr
    • Semi-Private at HWR: $120/hr (2 person max)
  • Email me for scheudling and questions:  lizdoesagility@gmail.com

     

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