Events and seminars

Happy Dogs offers Agility events and seminars throughout the year, the schedule is updated regularly with upcoming offerings.

Intro to competing in Agility$160.00

Join Meagan Skelton, long-time competitor and judge in two venues for all the tips and tricks to make transitioning to trialing smooth and fun!

This two hour workshop is for teams new to agility - Learn about the different venues available, How do you sign up, What should you enter, How to prep your dog, What do you need to bring to make yourself and your dog comfortable, How to utilize NFC/FEO to maximize the joy for you and your dog, Etiquette, Volunteering- why you should do it and how to do it, Measuring tips and tricks, Developing pre-run routines, Fix and continue, Walk through strategies and more!

Length: 2 hours 

Requirements:
-Dogs must be mostly proficient in all agility equipment
-Dogs must be 15 months or older
-Dog is physically healthy and free of behavior concerns.


Date/Time: Refer to the scheduling app by clicking the booking button
Location: Happy Dogs Training - Mooresville, NC
Instructor: Meagan Skelton

Cost: $160.00 per session
Audit spot: $80.00 per session

UKI US Open prep - 3-part Seminar Series$195.00


Join Meagan for this 3-part US Open seminar series. Attend one, two or all three

Session 1 - Standard. Analyze and run a standard course similar to what would be seen in the Masters Series or National Final.

Session 2 - Jumpers. Analyze and run a jumpers course similar to what would be seen in Masters Series or
National Final + Small Sequences

Session 3 - Games. We will analyze and run a gamblers and a snooker course of the style seen at the open

Length: 3 hours per session

Requirements:
-Dogs must be proficient in all agility equipment
-Open or master level coursework ability
-Dogs must be 15 months or older
-Dog is physically healthy and free of behavior concerns.


Date/Time: Refer to the scheduling app by clicking the booking button
Location: Happy Dogs Training - Mooresville, NC
Instructor: Meagan Skelton

Cost: $195.00 per session
Audit spot: $80.00 per session

Walk it right! - Course walking, lines, and reading challenges on the Agility course.$160.00

This two-hour seminar will cover everything you need to know about courses in Agility.

There is a lot more to an Agility course than you may see, in this seminar we break down courses to help you learn how to walk the course more effectively, memorize, read lines, identify challenges and decide on the best handling plan for your dog.

Requirements:
-Dogs must be proficient in all agility equipment
-Open or master level coursework ability
-Dogs must be 15 months or older
-Owner and dog must have prior training experience
-Dog is physically healthy and free of behavior concerns. 


Date/Time: Refer to scheduling app by clicking the booking button
Location: Happy Dogs Training - Mooresville, NC
Instructor: Piper M Novick

Working spot: $160.00
Auditing: $80.00

Crosses - Where and why?$160.00

This two-hour seminar will break dog the agility crosses, which cross where and why? Learn what handling options work best for your dog and the different challenges presented on the course. Coursework and crosses will be for Novice or Open agility teams.  

Requirements:
-Dogs must be proficient in all agility equipment
-Novice level coursework
-Dogs must be 15 months or older
-Owner and dog must have prior training experience
-Dog is physically healthy and free of behavior concerns.


Date/Time:Refer to scheduling app by clicking the booking button
Location: Happy Dogs Training - Mooresville, NC
Instructor: Piper M Novick

Working spot: $160.00
Auditing: $80.00

Agility SHOW N GO $5 / per run
Location: Happy Dogs Training - Mooresville, NC

Date/time: March 5th 2022 2:00pm-6:00pm

Price: $5.00 per run / 5 for $20.00

Details:
-Nested courses: masters, novice/open, premier/challenge
-Rubberized contacts, quality equipment.
-Outdoors on grass: fully enclosed.
-Set running order, a mock judge in ring, trial-like setting

Our Locations

Mooresville

This private dog training facility includes multiple fully fenced training fields, winter lights, a full complement of Agility equipment, and training tools. The Mooresville training facility is conveniently located just off of Brawley School rd and is easily accessible from I-77.

Huntersville

This private dog training facility includes indoor training spaces and multiple fenced training yards. Including a full set of Agility equipment and group training spaces. The Huntersville training facility is conveniently located just a few minutes from Birkdale shopping in Lake Norman and is easily accessible from I-77 and I-485.

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Serving Clients
in North Charlotte, 
Lake Norman, Huntersville, 
Cornelius, Davidson,
The Peninsula, Birkdale,
Mountain Island Lake, Mooresville,
and surrounding Communities

 

Serving Clients
in North Charlotte, 
Lake Norman, Huntersville, 
Cornelius, Davidson,
The Peninsula, Birkdale,
Mountain Island Lake, Mooresville,
and surrounding Communities