Foundations Class
Our major focus in this class will be teaching great cik&cap in order to get tight turns, great distance skills, sends, extension and collection all at the same time, putting it in sequences to make it even more fun for the dogs and to practice some basic handling. We'll also be addressing speed&motivation issues and start with weaves, see-saw and contacts. Since all the feedback is completely personalized, it's appropriate for all levels - we had everybody from puppies to World Team members in this class.
We'll address all the topics addressed in Foundations video + see-saw, contacts and weaves:
Video length limitation per lesson is 10 minutes per lesson (in total that means 60 min in 12 weeks of the class) and contacts videos are only allowed when those lessons are out (so in 2nd and 6th lesson - all together for 4 weeks).
Minimum age at the beginning of the class is 7 months, minimal equipment needed: 3 jumps, a tunnel and Foundations DVD. Agility Diary is recommended, but not requested. Appropriate for all levels, from total beginners to experienced dogs who could use better turns, more independence or speed. The class has 6 lessons, one every 2 weeks = 12 weeks of feedback (+ 2 weeks of a catch-up break in between).
At the moment, you can still join the class that started on August 28 - it goes on till December 3. Next Foundations will start on April 5, with registration opening mid-March.
Repeaters price is only for people who are taking this class again with the same dog. If you took the class before with another dog, choose participant option.
Please make sure your are registered and logged in before you proceed to paying with paypal - this will ensure you will get your correct access automatically.
| participant (includes Foundations video download link) - 260 EUR / cca 305 USD |
| in case you already have the DVD, choose this participant option - 220 EUR / cca 255 USD |
| repeater/ auditor / 2nd dog - 180 EUR / cca 210 USD |
Classes you can join at the moment (all without time limitations): Beyond Foundations, Advanced Tricks and 2 Handling classes. |
 Silvia Trkman is known for bringing every dog, from her first dog on, to the very top of the sport. Her dogs are known for great speed, tight turns, running contacts and long and injury-free careers. Silvia is in agility since 1992 and is– 3x World Champion (with two different dogs)
– 5x European Open winner, with 4 different dogs (Lo, La, Bu, Le)!!!
– National Championships podium and World Team member with every dog she’s ever had – National Champion for 22-times (with 5 different dogs of 3 different breeds) – World Team member for 19-times (mostly with at least two dogs at the time – sometimes four 🙂 ) |
Hello Sylvia, I am interested in taking the next Foundation classes starting on August 28, I already have a DVD called “Foundations Fun!” purchased last year, it is the same DVD for this classes?
Thanks,
Eli
Yes, that’s the dVD you need, so you can just choose 2nd payment option once it opens.
I’m trying to sign up for foundation class, but the link won’t open. I already have the DVD.
Yes, that’s because August class registration wasn’t open till now. But it is now, so it should all work now 🙂 See you in class!
Hi -- Im buying my first tunnel for this class. Does it matter whether I get a 10′ or 15′ or a 20′? Am I better off getting two shorter lengths instead of a 20′? Thanks so much.
Yes, I would go for 2 rather as one long one. Maybe 10′ and 15′ as 15′ is easier to curve.
Hi Silvia I’m thinking of doing your foundation course with my young (nearly 2 yo) border collie. What holds me back a little bit is that I’ve only had him for 4 mo and his previous life was quite deprived (living in an apartment with no stimulation except for what he found to do for himself). He came to me pretty much untrained and with no physical conditioning. He’s coming along and is learning how to learn but is still quite cautious about trying new things. I just want to be sure he is mentally and physically ready to take on more, and this wouldn’t be too much too soon. I’m thinking it would actually be good since puppies do this course but I thought I would ask for your thoughts. Thanks! I could always wait until the next intake if you felt he needed a little more time.
Yes, hard to say what would be better, Foundations or Puppy Class first… You could try Foundations, see how the 1st lesson goes and then decide to either continue or you can still switch to October PUpy Class instead then.
Hi Silva! I have a Papillon puppy that will be 6 months old at 19/09, would we be able to do this class or do you think it’s better to wait for the next one?
Hi Silvia! I have a Papillon puppy that will be 6 months at 19/09, do you think we could do this class now or I better wait a litte and do puppy class first?
Thank you
Yes, it’s a bit limit age, so you can either start, but take it easy and not aim for mastering it all (most people take it twice to master it all anyway) -- OR do Puppy Class first, start with some very basics on your own and then finish it up in the class.
My puppy is currently 7.5months. Would it be ok to start with foundations? Or would you recommend doing puppy first? Many thanks
Hi Silvia,
Can I use my username and e-mail from the last foundation class? I have paid for the new class starting august 28.
Regards,
Julie & Choice
Yes of course -- it would be automatic if you were logged in when paying, but no problem, I fixed it now.
Hi Silvia, if I don’t take this foundation class when will the next one start please?
Thanks Sarah
Next Foundations will start end of March.