Agility Workshops coming up at Run Wild!

Learn the skills, independence and confidence that will take your agility game to the next level – AND have a great time doing it! We have seminars for young dogs to learn new skills and independence as well as tough course challenges for experienced dogs that will give you confidence at those big competitions.

Friday March 20th – 6:00pm – 8:30pm

• ⭐️ Independent Obstacle Commitment – Hana
• ⭐️ Send and Go – Jordan

Sat, Mar 21st – 10:00am – 12:30pm

• ⭐️ Independent Obstacle Commitment – Hana
• ⭐️ Novice Agility Coursework – Jordan

Sat, Mar 21st @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm

• ⭐️ UKI Invitational Prep – Jordan and Hana

 

Registration Details

• Seminars will be held in the Run Wild arena on artificial turf. Limit 6 or 7 dogs depending on seminar except Invitational Prep which will allow 14 and will split time between instructors. 
• Cost is $115 per team
• Register here: https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/run-wild-dog-sports-training-center?custom_service_category_id=1974

Workshop Descriptions

⭐️ Independent Obstacle Commitment

• Instructor: Hana Spitz
• Dates:  Fri, Mar 20th @ 6:00pm – 8:30pm and Sat, Mar 21st @ 10:00am  – 12:30pm

Want your dog to stay on their line without needing you right next to them? This workshop is all about building true independence so you can get where you need to be on course while your dog confidently drives ahead. 

• In this workshop, we’ll focus on: 
• ✅ Strengthening commitment to jumps, tunnels, and more 
• ✅ Teaching your dog to hold the line even when you move away 
• ✅ Building distance, lateral motion, and forward drive 
• ✅ Proofing against motion pressure and handler distractions 
• ✅ Setting up challenges that build trust and clarity 

Through targeted drills and short sequences, your dog will learn to lock onto obstacles and complete them without second-guessing—giving you the freedom to get ahead, cue next lines sooner, and run smarter, not harder. 

Perfect for dogs who: 

• Pull off obstacles when the handler moves away 
• Struggle with distance challenges 
• Lose focus when pressure or motion changes
• Need stronger drive and clarity on course 

Build confidence, increase speed, and unlock a whole new level of teamwork with true obstacle commitment.

⭐️ Send & Go Agility Workshop

• Instructor: Jordan Biggs
• Date: Fri, Mar 20st @ 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Build your dog’s confidence and commitment to work independently at a distance while maintaining accuracy and connection.

Teams will work on:

• ✅ Developing strong forward focus and obstacle commitment
• ✅ Practicing send skills to jumps and tunnels
• ✅ Building reliable go on cues and extension lines
• ✅ Improving handler timing and support at a distance
• ✅ Handling common send-and-go challenges in coursework

Training will include short sequences and targeted exercises designed to help teams safely and successfully increase distance without sacrificing clarity or confidence.

Ideal for: teams with basic sequencing skills who want to strengthen independence and distance work.

⭐️ Novice Agility Coursework Workshop

• Instructor: Jordan Biggs
• Date: Sat, Mar 21st @ 10:00 – 12:30 pm

This workshop at Run Wild Dog Sports is designed for teams new to agility coursework who want to build confidence and understanding on course.

• We’ll focus on:
• ✅ Novice-level sequences,
• ✅ Understanding course flow
• ✅ Course walking skills
• ✅ Simple handling strategies to create smoother, more confident runs

Handlers will practice short sequences and full novice courses in a supportive, positive environment, with coaching tailored to help teams prepare for training and early trials.

Ideal for: teams new to coursework or preparing for novice-level competition.

⭐️ UKI Invitational Prep Workshop

• Instructors: Jordan Biggs and Hana Spitz
• Date: Sat, Mar 21st @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm

This UKI Invitational Prep Workshop is designed for teams preparing for high-level UKI competition—or for those who want to develop the skills and strategy required for UKI-style courses, even if they are not attending the Invitational.

Participants will split their time between two focused training tracks:

• ✅ Skills & Testing (with Jordan Biggs):
  Build and test the technical skills commonly required in UKI coursework, including independence, commitment, and precision. Exercises will focus on strengthening foundations and identifying areas to polish before competition.
• ✅ Coursework & Strategy (with Hana Spitz):
  Work through full UKI-style sequences and courses with an emphasis on course analysis, handling choices, and competitive strategy. Learn how to approach courses efficiently and confidently in a trial setting.

This workshop offers a balanced mix of skill development and real-world coursework, making it ideal for teams aiming to sharpen performance, improve decision-making, and gain confidence in UKI courses.

Not attending the UKI Invitational?
You’re still welcome—this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their UKI skills, prepare for future events, or deepen their understanding of UKI-style challenges.

Ideal for: UKI competitors or teams training at the Open/Championship level who want focused prep, thoughtful feedback, and competition-ready strategies.