About the Trainers at Intelligent Agility by Paws for Thought Dog Training
Erin and Kevin Riley have been training dogs for over a decade. They began their training under the tutelage of Sue Myles, who has been training dogs for over 30 years.
Erin & Kevin had long wanted to have their dogs participate in activities such as Agility, so they signed up for a city-sponsored class. After taking one of their dogs to this class and having their dog attacked repeatedly by uncontrolled and untrained dogs, they decided to start their own Agility classes, Intelligent Agility.
The safety and security of you and your dog is paramount at Intelligent Agility. All dogs must have prior obedience training and must be able to interact with other dogs and people. Intelligent Agility uses all professional grade equipment with soft landing mats to protect the dogs' joints. While using any of the elevated equipment, the dogs all use harnesses for additional safety.
Erin & Kevin use only positive reinforcement training techniques, so there is no yelling and yanking. They also believe that Agility is all about having a great time and bonding with your pet.
Pic used with permission from the Orange County Register.
Intelligent Agility allows owners and their dogs to run an entire agility course during their first set of classes. Dogs in the Beginning Agility will learn the following obstacles:
- Jumps
- Tunnel
- Chute (Closed Tunnel)
- Tire Jump
- A-Frame
- Dog Walk
- Teeter-Totter
- Pause Table
- Weave Poles
Pic used with permission from the Orange County Register.
