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Foundations Class

duration
6 lessons, one every 2 weeks
= 12 weeks of feedback + 2 weeks of a break in between
requirements
-minimal age: 7 months
- minimal equipment needed: 4 jumps, 2 tunnels, Foundations Revisited DVD, channel and see-saw (if working on weaves&see-saw as well)
- appropriate for all levels, total beginners to experienced dogs who could use better turns, more independence or speed

Good news for all, impatiently awaiting this super fun class! The classroom is now open - we're starting on March 6!

The class follows Foundations Revisited DVD. This is why the format has been changed from the original Foundations Fun class program:

  1. Ta taught me the importance of pre-obstacle work, so working on really very basic ground skills that make all the rest go way more smoothly... - so lesson 1 is all away from obstacles now.
  2. I couldn't stand people redoing sequences over&over again even when I kept saying not to do it... So now sequences are only in lesson 6, the rest are various exercises with lots of variations to make sure people are training, not pattering their dogs.
  3. My tunnels are sooo terribly bagged in the old DVD!!! So I had to make a new one with properly bagged tunnels! 🙂

What is different is the order, the emphasis, and the exercises and I also added some new topics, so the transition to Xtreme Foundations should be super smooth - this class certainly doesn't lack in providing MANY challenges. And definitely covers many topics!

Fundations Revisited DVD trailer

This class is appropriate for all levels, from total beginners from 7 months on - and also for experienced agility dogs - I promise to keep everybody challenged!!! All feedback completely individual.

Minimum equipment needed: 2 tunnels, 4 jumps and if you want to work on see-saw and weaves as well: see-saw and stick to the ground and/or channel weaves (ideally both!). + Foundations Revisited DVD of course.

Topics covered: play, fetching, static toys, stays, restrains, warm ups and cool downs, tight turns, sends, pushes, threadles and serpentines, come to hand, verbal discrimination, obstacle discrimination, tunnel sends, traps and turns (hard and soft turns), extension and collection, different crosses and handling, see-saw, weaves, tire, long, double and wall jump, how to choose sequences and adjust them to your dog, how to handle mistakes and more.

We'll be starting with the first homework on March 6, but you can register and enter the classroom already now.

Some graduation videos examples: 

SAMI FOUNDATION, final video
Vicky foundations graduation video
Kairi - Agility Foundations Graduation

Video length limitation per lesson is 10 minutes per lesson (in total that means 60 min in 12 weeks of the class).

The class has 6 lessons, one every 2 weeks = 12 weeks of feedback (+ 2 weeks of a catch-up break in between).

Repeaters price is for those who took Foundation before with the SAME dog. 

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 Revisited video) - 330 EUR / cca 355 USD

participant (if you have Foundations Revisited already) - 290 EUR / cca 310 USD

auditor (includes Foundations Revisited) - 280 EUR / cca 300 USD

repeater/ 2nd dog/ auditor (if you have Foundations Revisited already) - 240 EUR / cca 250 USD


273 Comments

  1. Joan Pizitz October 8, 2022 at 14:17 Log in to Reply

    Hi Silvia. I signed Toby up as a repeater in foundations but it isn’t showing up in my classes and I can’t access the classroom

    • LoLaBu October 9, 2022 at 11:01 Log in to Reply

      Ok, I fixed your access, so it should work now.

  2. Kim Boudreau February 2, 2023 at 18:44 Log in to Reply

    Hi Silvia, I think I know the answer, but wanted to confirm before registering. The last time I took the Foundations course was 2012!!! Crazy! It has changed a lot I think! So with my new dog I would sign up for the participant (includes foundations revisited video) $307 USD- since it has been so long and a different dog??
    Thanks
    Kim

    • LoLaBu February 3, 2023 at 12:34 Log in to Reply

      Yes. You are only a repeater if doing it again with the same dog. Looking forward to meeting your youngster!

  3. Kyoko Maekawa March 5, 2023 at 04:47 Log in to Reply

    Hi Silvia, I bought the participant of foundation today. But I’d like to join the lesson from April 20 2023. Could you change my class to April? I’m sorry.

    • LoLaBu March 6, 2023 at 11:05 Log in to Reply

      Ok, sure, I switched your access to the next class, so you will be able to access it once it opens. See you soon in class!

  4. Susan Fraser May 18, 2023 at 22:53 Log in to Reply

    I’m confused about the Foundation class. I thought it started in September but it says now it already started April 20?
    Is it too late to get in the class? My new puppy Prytania is 8 months old, just right!
    Susan Fraser

    • LoLaBu May 19, 2023 at 10:14 Log in to Reply

      Yes, Foundations class started on April 20 -- and then the next one starts on September 26. But yes, you can still join the current class! Looking forward to meeting your youngster!

  5. Susan Fraser May 26, 2023 at 03:17 Log in to Reply

    Thanks Silvia for saying I could start Foundations late. But it is getting hot here already so I have decided to instead start Running Contacts with you in July. I can’t wait!!

    • LoLaBu May 26, 2023 at 10:29 Log in to Reply

      Ok, great -- see you in RC class then! 🙂

  6. kibafang90 April 20, 2024 at 22:04 Log in to Reply

    Hello! It is already April 20. I would like to join foundations but I do not have DVD, and it started on the 9th.
    Is it too late to join foundations class as a participant student. Thank you!

    • LoLaBu April 21, 2024 at 20:11 Log in to Reply

      You can still join, no problem!

  7. Iris Edinburgh July 4, 2024 at 16:50 Log in to Reply

    Hi Silvia, when should I register for the next foundations class. It says October on your “online classes page”. but the foundations page you can sign up now? When would be the right time?

    • LoLaBu July 5, 2024 at 00:09 Log in to Reply

      October is correct -- the sign up is still for the April class that will be finishing soon. The registration for October class will open mid-September, so check back then. See you soon in class!


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sialaSilvia 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
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