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✅️Prerequisites: Instructor readiness recognition upon completion of Barn Hunt Foundations +/- Beginner Competition or Barn Hunt Lead Approval. This class is designed for more advanced teams, for teams actively competing or preparing to compete at the Senior and Master levels. This class focuses on strategy, efficiency, and higher-level problem solving. Dogs are challenged with more complex hides, increased difficulty in both problem solving and tunneling. Teams will work toward consistency at higher levels of competition with a focus on developing confidence with increased distance during the hunt as well as developing confidence in being able to clearly communicate when the course is clear of rats.

✅️Prerequisites: Instructor readiness recognition upon completion of Barn Hunt Foundations or Barn Hunt Lead Approval. Beginner Competition class focuses on refining the teams skills in preparation for competition at the Novice and Open levels. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, course flow, and understanding trial expectations by developing a clear routine for before, during and after the hunt for both the dog and the handler. This class will have teams work through more complete runs while continuing to build consistency, focus, and clear communication. ✅️ Prereqs: Barn Hunt Foundations or Barn Hunt Lead Approval.

✅️ Prerequisite: Intro to Barn Hunt Lesson or Barn Hunt Lead Approval. Barn Hunt for Fun is a relaxed, mixed-level class designed for teams who want to enjoy the sport without a focus on competition. Dogs and handlers will build skills, gain experience, and most importantly, have fun working together in a supportive environment. This class is perfect for dogs who love to hunt and for handlers who want a lower-pressure way to stay engaged in the sport. Email Kelsey - barnhunt@runwilddogsports.com with questions.

✅️ Prerequisites: Private Intro to Barn Hunt Lesson or Barn Hunt Lead Approval. Barn Hunt Foundations focuses on building confidence, drive, and clarity between dog and handler. Dogs are introduced to tunnels, climbing, and the early stages of hunting behavior while developing focus and enthusiasm for the game. This class lays the groundwork for success by encouraging problem-solving and building a strong foundation in teamwork. Email barnhunt@runwilddogsports.com with questions.

This is an agility coursework class which follows our Intro to Agility for Reactive Dogs class. Agility foundation work continues along with learning all other agility obstacles and handling maneuvers. The class will work one dog at a time in the agility arena. Prerequisites: Previous Reactive Rover training as well as Intro to Agility or other foundation. Please contact training@runwilddogsports.com.

Foundation Agility One is all about building the relationship between dogs and their handlers while introducing the fundamentals of agility. This class focuses on flatwork handling, teaching dogs to respond to physical cues, and building understanding of jumps, tunnels, and the foundation skills needed for contact equipment. Prereqs: Run Wild Sport Prep or Instructor Evaluation/Approval.

Building on the skills from Foundation Agility One, this class focuses on developing stronger commitment and independence to obstacles. Dogs are introduced to contact equipment including the dogwalk, teeter, and A-frame, while continuing to strengthen teamwork and understanding between dog and handler. Prereqs: Foundation Agility One and Run Wild Sport Prep or Instructor Evaluation/Approval.

This class begins connecting skills into sequences through drills and short coursework designed to prepare teams for future competition. The focus is on developing teamwork, confidence, and consistency. Dogs do not need to be fully fluent on all equipment but should be comfortable performing 5–8 obstacle sequences. Prereqs: Foundation Agility One and Two.

Intermediate Agility focuses on refining handling, timing, and creating smooth, connected lines on course. Through skills, drills, and longer sequences, teams build consistency and confidence while preparing for competition. Dogs should be familiar with jumps, tunnels, and contact equipment (teeter and weaves not required) and working through 10–12 obstacle sequences. Prereqs: Foundation Agility and Novice Agility.

This class prepares teams for success in competition across venues such as AKC, CPE, ASCA, UKI, and NADAC. Emphasis is placed on advanced handling, course strategy, and execution on full courses. Dogs should be fluent on all agility equipment and ready to tackle Masters-level challenges with confidence. Prereqs: Foundation Agility, Novice Agility, and Intermediate Agility.

Designed for teams ready to push beyond standard competition, this class focuses on advanced skills, complex sequencing, and exposure to a wider variety of course styles, including UKI-style and ISC-style challenges. Handlers will refine timing, commitment, and handling options while building toward more technical and demanding coursework. Prereqs: Competition Agility or Instructor Approval.

This class focuses on international-style coursework and handling, preparing teams for UKI, ISC and other high-level competitive environments. Teams will work on advanced skills such as threadles, backsides, independence, and commitment while navigating fast, technical, and challenging courses. Prereqs: Competition Agility and/or Advanced Skills & Coursework, plus Instructor Approval.

In this class you will learn foundation flatwork skills, basic throws and accuracy drills, a killer retrieve to hand, super speedy disc drops and recalls, and how to teach your dog to safely catch both rollers and flying discs. By the end of the 6-weeks teams will be ready to compete in Toss & Fetch league. This class is perfect for a team just starting out in disc (so tell your friends!), or for anyone wanting to improve their existing T&F skills (e.g. slow recall, dropping early, not catching the disc). This class is geared towards dogs or puppies that already have a desire to chase/grab/play with toys. Puppies over 1 year are welcome! ✅ Prerequisite: A manners class is helpful but not required.