Introduction To Dog Sports
Not sure where to begin?
With so many options, entering the dog sport world can be confusing or intimidating. This class helps you find your starting point.
This 4 session course is designed for handlers that are new to dog sports. We will help you determine good starting points based on preference and aptitude. The course is designed to build excitement for dog activities while identifing dog and handler gaps in fundamentals skills.
Topics include:
- Lecture: Sports etiquette and safety,
- Evaluation of confidence, drive and focus,
- Motivation and Engagement,
- Fitness and Body Awareness.
This course also includes an online component to highlight a number of dog sports and references to more information about each sport.
Introduction to Dog Sports
- Prerequisite: Proof of Rabies vaccination
Class Options
- Resumes September 2025. Click "register for a class" to get on the waitlist and be notified when the class is added to the schedule.
Member Price: $120
Non-Member Price: $240
GET THAT BUNNY!
Mini-Lure Course Try-it
Does your dog love to chase squirrels, rabbits, mice, or anything that moves? Dogs that love to chase will shine in this workshop. This indoor mini-course tests your dog's interest in the sport while you gain all the information you need to participate in your first FCAT or CAT trial. Your dog must be in good health and injury free to participate in this class
- Each dog will have , at minimum, 2 opportunities to run the course.
- Learn about different lure coursing sport options and how to locate and enter trials in the Finger Lakes area.
Course Information:
- Dogs will accelerate and decelerate quickly with some sharper turning involved.
Class Options
- July 31 @ 7PM
Member Price: $20/dog
Non-Member Price: $40 / dog
Fitness and Conditioning Session
Keep your dog Fit through the FLX Winter!
When the weather gets too messy for walking outdoors, take your dog's fitness inside. If your dog needs to drop a few pounds or just stay in shape for your favorite sport, drop by and get your dog started indoors on the treadmill( speed is controlled by the human ) or slatmill (speed is controlled by the dog). Most dogs love it once they learn how.
- Prerequisite: Private Lesson to learn how to safely use the Treadmill and Slatmill
Purchase individual sessions or take advantage of package pricing $160 for 10 sessions.
Package Pricing allows the use of credits when scheduling (1 credit per 30 minute session)
