Trailwind Agility

04/10/2025

The Des Moines Golden Retriever Club is hosting three days of agility trials on April 18th through 20th at Jester Park Equestrian Center. Friday's trial starts running at 10:00 AM and Saturday and Sunday agility runs start at 8:00 AM.
To assist with estimating class times for exhibitors and those who may wish to come watch the teams competing at the trials, the attached estimated schedule is provided. Keep in mind this is based upon a walk/run - walk/run plan for the Excellent/Master classes.

02/16/2025

2025 Agility Class Tentative Schedule & Registration
Session General Information:
Three agility training sessions are planned to begin in April 2025 and running through September 2025.

Classes are designed for fun for both dog and handler. Training is outdoors and will meet unless extreme weather causes a cancellation.

Training sessions are planned for a six-week duration. Training is conducted outdoors so adjustments may be required due to weather conflicts. Training location is 586 190th Street in Ogden, Iowa.

Foundation class: designed for any dogs six months of age or older and starting new in agility. The class will emphasize introduction to groundwork with jumps (without bars and low bars), tunnels, weave poles, and handler teamwork. Introduction to contact obstacles on the ground will provide dogs a familiarization to the obstacles in a safe manner. Emphasis is placed upon creating a confident introduction to agility equipment along with creating teamwork between canine and handler. Designed for on-lead handling as needed.

Beginner’s class: will be for dogs six months of age or older and have had at least a Foundation class or previous Beginner class introduction. Skills will focus upon building short sequences with the various equipment as well as moving from training height on contact obstacles to full height contact obstacles during the session. Continued emphasis on teamwork.

Advanced Beginner’s class: will be for dogs having completed one Beginner’s session, but not necessarily ready to work off-lead in a controlled fashion. Also for dogs preparing for Novice trial competition but not yet competing. Training will focus upon longer sequence handling and increasing handler skills for advancing sequence complexity.

Novice class: will be for dogs having been through at least one agility class, able to work off-lead in a controlled fashion, and are either ready to be competing or are competing at the Novice class level. Sequences and handling skills will focus on Novice and some Open trial levels to advance both canine and handler skills. Will also individualize training as able.

Advanced Competition class: will be for dogs either actively competing at the Open/Excellent level or those preparing for a transition to higher competition level training. Class components will focus on Master/Excellent and Premier level type sequences and work on drills to build handling skills for the more complex sequences. Will also individualize training as able.

Session Dates:
The tentative schedule for the three sessions is listed below.

Session 1 – May/June 2025
Monday: Foundation – 6:00 PM; Beginner – 7:15 PM **(Foundation Class and Beginner Class is full for May/June)**
Tentative Dates: 4/28, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16

Wednesday: Novice Competition – 6:00 PM; Advanced Competition – 7:15 PM **(Advanced Competition is full for May/June)**
Tentative Dates: 4/30, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11

Thursday Beginner – 6:00 PM; Adv Beginner – 7:15 PM **(Advanced Beginner is full for May/June)**
Tentative Dates: 5/1, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/1

Session 2: June/July 2024
Monday Foundation – 6:00 PM; Beginner – 7:15 PM **(Foundation Class is full for June/July)**
Tentative Dates: 6/23, 6/30, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4

Wednesday Novice Competition – 6:00 PM; Advanced Competition – 7:15 PM
Tentative Dates: 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23

Thursday Beginner – 6:00 PM; Advanced Beginner – 7:15 PM
Tentative Dates: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31


Session 3: August/September 2024
Monday Beginner – 6:00 PM; Beginner – 7:00 PM
Tentative Dates: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15

Wednesday Novice Competition – 6:00 PM; Advanced Competition – 7:00 PM
Tentative Dates: 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3

Thursday Beginner – 6:00 PM; Advanced Beginner – 7:00 PM
Tentative Dates: 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11

Registration Page Link

Fees and Registration Information:
Class Fees:

Foundation: $75.00

Beginner: $75.00

Advanced Beginner: $90.00

Novice/Open Competition: $90.00

Advanced Competition: $90.00

**Full Payment, registration, signed canine aggression policy, and signed personal liability waiver are required to be comleted prior to the beginning of classes.

Three forms are required for registration:

1) Registration Form; 2) Personal Liability Waiver; and 3) Canine Aggression Policy. Forms are maintained on a Google Forms site and links to the respective forms can be found at: https://trailwindacres.com/agility_class_forms/

If you have any questions, please call 515-971-2861 or email [email protected]

Agility Class Registration Forms At this time the three forms required for agility class registration are maintained as Google Forms. Access information is below for each of the three forms which are required. May/June Agility Class Registration Form can be found at: : https://forms.gle/W4pfiuEy8p36...

02/05/2025

The 2025 training session dates are currently being drafted and a preliminary schedule is targeted to be published on February 15th. There are three training sessions planned for 2025, with the first session starting the end of April, the second session starting late June, and the third session starting in early August.
If there are any questions prior to publishing the preliminary schedule, please let me know. Thanks!!

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10/12/2024

Des Moines Obedience Training Club, October 2024 agility trial estimated class run times for the Jester Park weekend. Estimated class times are provided with the understanding move-ups and class transfers/corrections may still occur in the next few days. The provided estimated class run times are based on split walk-thrus, which could be adjusted the day of trial. Keep in mind run times can vary based on multiple factors, but these should provide for estimating plans. Let me know if there are any questions. Best of luck to all competing.

09/17/2024

For those either signed up for open training time or contemplating using some open training time this week, the images attached shows the equipment setup for this week. Possible sequences for Standard, JWW, Premier Standard, Premier JWW, and various weave pole entrance exercises are labeled in the various images.
To sign up for the open training time, utilize the following shared calendar to sign up for a training slot. The open training time fee is $10 per handler. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O_whHAsfc2CAZapHbz574ihGbuv8MQMIIkn7t1kYsbE/edit?usp=drive_link
If there are any questions please let me know.

09/14/2024

Des Moines Golden Retriever Club, September 2024 agility trial estimated class run times for the Jester Park weekend. Estimated class times are provided with the understanding move-ups and class transfers/corrections may still occur in the next few days. The provided estimated class run times are based on split walk thrus. Keep in mind run times can vary based on multiple factors, but these should provide for estimating plans. Let me know if there are any questions. Best of luck to all competing.

09/05/2024

Illiana Schipperke Club, September 2024 agility trial estimated class run times. Estimated class times are provided with the understanding move-ups and class transfers/corrections may still occur in the next few days. The provided estimated class run times are based on split walk thrus. Keep in mind run times can vary based on multiple factors, but these should provide for estimating plans. Let me know if there are any questions. Best of luck to all competing.

08/07/2024

Scott County Kennel Club August 2024 agility trial estimated class run times for the weekend of August 9th through 11th.
Times are estimated using separate walk-thrus (walk-run / walk-run) for the EMS and EMJ classes. Estimates are based upon approximate entry counts.
Good luck to all competing this weekend!!

07/15/2024

Due to the high heat index that will be ongoing Monday, we will cancel agility training classes for July 15th. We will pick up on training the evening of July 22nd.
If there are any questions, please let me know.

05/21/2024

The Cyclone Country Kennel Club is hosting their annual three days of agility trials at Iowa State University this Friday through Sunday (5/24-26). For those wanting to know estimated class run times, attached are estimates for each day.
Course maps will be posted by the trial judge at 12:01 AM each day. The link to the course maps is: www.rickandmary2.com

04/29/2024

DMOT May 2024 estimated class run times.
Times are estimated using separate walk-thrus (walk-run / walk-run) for the EMS and EMJ classes. If those are changed to combined walks (walk-walk-run) times will be modified somewhat, but not in a major way.
Good luck to all competing this weekend!!

04/16/2024

At the April 2024 AKC Board Meeting, recently proposed changes to the agility regulations were approved and adopted. The changes involve multiple aspects including allowing FEO in all classes, adjusting course yardage in 8/12″ Excellent/Master levels, adjusting course yardage in Excellent/Master JWW, removing the pause table from the Excellent/Master Standard class, and a few other additional changes. The Board minutes with the specifics can be found starting at page 15 of the Board minutes. A direct link to the minutes is:

04/15/2024

**EditedI** - modified Sunday estimated run times to reflect split walk-thrus (walk-run/walk-run).

DMGRC April 2024 Estimated class run times. I know, later than usual to post these estimated class run times. Sorry about that!!! 😃
Times are estimated using a combined walk-thru (walk-walk-run) for the EMS and EMJ classes. If those are changed to split walks (walk-run; walk-run) times will be modified somewhat, but not in a major way.
Good luck to all competing this weekend!!

03/26/2024

Those attending the Field Spaniel Society of America agility trial at the Quad City Dog Center in Davenport this weekend, attached are estimates of class run times for all three days.
This is utilizing a combined walk-thru for the Excellent/Master classes, estimating a split in walks somewhere in the middle of the 16" jump height, with two walks total.
Keep in mind these are only estimates and multiple factors at trials can affect these estimates. Best of luck to all competing this weekend!!

03/11/2024

Those interested in watching teams running at the AKC National Agility Championship, there will be live streaming all days on AKC TV. Warm-up runs are on Thursday and "official runs" begin Friday.
AKC.TV will be live streaming FOR FREE all rounds of the AKC National Agility Championship starting on Friday, March 15, 2024 (no live stream of warm-ups on Thursday). This will include both the Challengers and Finals rounds on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
AKC DOES NOT ask you to Friend or Like our pages! Do Not Pay or provide personal information online for anything related to NAC – the streaming video feeds on AKC.TV are free!
Streaming video will be found at: https://akc.tv/events-all

For more information on running orders and to see course maps and results when posted, you can visit the event document page at: https://akccompanionevents.com/index.php?eventSelected=National%20Agility%20Championship

02/26/2024

**April 15 Update: All classes for the May/June training session are full. Classes for the June/July training session are nearly full at this time.**

Class Enrollment Update (3/23/24): As for March 20th, the May-June Foundation and the May-June Advanced Beginner classes are full.
The 2024 training class schedule and associated forms are ready for training classes starting in May. The preliminary schedule will be offering the following classes during the three six-week sessions: Foundation Beginner, Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Novice Competition, and Advanced Competition classes.
The first session is initially scheduled as:
May/June 2023
Monday Foundation – 6:00 PM; Foundation - 7:15 PM
5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17
Wednesday Novice Competition – 6:00 PM; Adv Competition – 7:15 PM **Note-Advanced Competition Class is full**
5/1, 5/8, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
Thursday Beginner – 6:00 PM; Adv Beginner – 7:15 PM
5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 **Note-Advanced Beginner Class is full**

The Second and Third sessions are tentatively scheduled as below:
June/July 2024
Monday Foundation – 6:00 PM; Beginner – 7:15 PM 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29
Wednesday Novice Competition – 6:00 PM; Advanced Competition – 7:15 PM
6/19, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31
Thursday Beginner – 6:00 PM; Advanced Beginner – 7:15 PM
6/13, 6/20, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25

August/September 2024
Monday Beginner – 6:00 PM; Beginner – 7:00 PM
8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/9, 9/16
Wednesday Novice Competition – 6:00 PM; Advanced Competition – 7:00 PM
8/7, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18
Thursday Beginner – 6:00 PM; Advanced Beginner – 7:00 PM
8/1, 8/8, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19

Three forms are required for class registration: 1) Registration form; 2) Handler Liability Waiver form; 3) Canine Aggression Policy form.
The link to the registration form is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w2QCEa1f7cgbWh4A2w1FnfS34f9J7M4uo3K1rL7l7hY/edit?usp=forms_home&ths=true
The link to the aggression policy form is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WkC8uYH9mfQbcvpNu94sZ0TK0QuJix2dlL6WFnqBpPk/edit?usp=forms_home&ths=true
The link to the liability waiver form is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s-ychC5NYfUkSs6i6QPtwUH8sG0xB9u7V05J_Lw3-Cs/edit?usp=forms_home&ths=true

If there are any questions please feel free to message me and I will provide information as needed. Thanks!!

Three agility training sessions are planned to begin in May 2024 and running through September 2024. Training sessions are planned for a six-week duration. Training is conducted outdoors so adjustments may be required due to weather conflicts. Foundation class: designed for any dogs six months of ag...

01/20/2024

Knowing that some following this page also participate in Obedience and Rally competitions, I wanted to pass along information of a recent change to the Obedience and Rally Regulations that took place at the January 2024 AKC Board meeting. This is in regards to replacing the current high jump with a high jump that is comprised of displaceable panels.
I did send a communication to the AKC Obedience Department regarding specific aspects of the proposed change, and I have included a summary of that communication in the reply section of this posting.
There has been a lot of support within the obedience fancy of making the boards on the high jump displaceable for safety reasons. However, there is the realization this will require new equipment purchases by many clubs and some of the needed panel sizes that correspond to current high jump board sizes are not available.
The AKC is providing a long timeframe for clubs to meet this new requirement.
You can also always find recent updates to the Obedience or Rally program using the blog, which is located at: https://akcobedrlyjudges.wordpress.com/

01/20/2024

News from the January 2024 AKC Board meeting is beginning to be distributed regarding proposed changes to the AKC Agility Regulations. Keep in mind these are only proposals and will be further discussed at the April 2024 Board meeting. I have included a screenshot of the proposed changes that will be further discussed at future meetings.
There have been questions about some of the proposed changes and I will try to give more detail or personal insight that might explain better. I do not have any knowledge of what may have been discussed at the department level.
1. Reduce wheeling of Open courses to one time. Currently, the Excellent/Master and Open Standard and JWW courses require the judge to wheel the course twice. Once for the large dog path and once for the small dog path. The two wheeled measurements provide the average distance for the 16" dog path. Course time calculations are then made from those respective measurements. This modification would align with the recent change of only requiring the Novice courses to be wheeled once. An average for all jump heights are then calculated from that one measurement.
2. Increase course yardage to 8 and 12 inch heights for Excellent and Master. While not stated, this likely applies to the Standard classes for this specific change, since there is an additional proposed change to increase yardage in Excellent/Master JWW for all heights. This has been an issue that arises with some venue configurations and attempting to provide good spacing on a course but also keep within the current maximum course distances. This will assist with alleviating those issues that are encountered. I do not have further insight as to why they are not considering increasing maximum course yardage for all heights in the Standard classes.
3. No longer require a "Bar" jump in any courses. Course design currently requires at least one bar jump to include two bars. This would remove that requirement and allow bar jumps to all be single bar jumps, along with the respective accompanying spread jump, panel jump, and tire jump requirements. This does not relate to requirements for a certain percentage of winged jumps nor such related criteria.
4. Allow the use of a Wall Jump in the Excellent and Master classes. Currently the Wall Jump is only allowed in the Premier classes. This does not mean a club will be required to purchase a wall jump. It is only available if a club has a wall jump in their equipment inventory and the judge wants to utilize the wall jump in their course design. Judges are still expected to abide by a club's available equipment listing when designing courses. This only provides for the option of using the Wall Jump in Exc/Mstr courses, does not make it a requirement.
4. Only allow one time use of the tire obstacle in a course. There are times, due to venue configuration, that the tire jump has been taken twice on a course. This most often happened when attempting to place the tire within a course, other than at the beginning or end of a course. This will remove that option of being able to utilize the tire jump twice on a course.