4 Agility Workshops with Elissa O’Sullivan, Animal Behaviorist
General Workshop Information
Location: The Agility Building, 13600 Watkins Rd, Marysville
Time: Each workshop begins at 6:00 p.m. and runs for up to 3 hours.
Dates
06/25/2026 Front Crosses
07/02/2026 Rear Crosses
07/16/2026 Setting Lines
07/23/2026 Start line Stays
Audience
Whether you are an experienced competitor or just getting started, these workshops offer practical benefits at every level.
For Seasoned Handlers
Refine footwork and sequencing for smoother performance.
Strengthen dog-handler communication and teamwork.
Apply advanced handling knowledge to improve speed, control, and flow.
For Novice Handlers
New handlers can build strong foundation skills from the start while avoiding habits that may be difficult to correct later.
Registration Options
Choose the option that best fits your goals and your dog’s current training level.
Working Spot — $75
Hands-on participation with your dog. Dogs must be able to complete all agility obstacles. Limited to 8 dogs.
Audit Spot — $50
Attend without your dog. Auditors may walk the course and ask questions just like working-spot participants.
Workshop Descriptions and Registration Links
Front Cross Workshop (06/25/2026) and Rear Cross Workshop (07/02/2026)
A cross is a handling technique that switches your dog from one side of your body to the other while maintaining speed and control through the obstacles.
Each of these two workshops focus on one of the two foundational crosses in agility: the front cross and the rear cross.
Topics include What the cross is and how it works; when to use the cross; why the cross matters for timing, flow, and control; how to execute the cross clearly and effectively and more
Registration:
Front Cross Workshop (06/25/2026) Working Spot Audit Spot
Rear Cross Workshop (07/02/2026) Working Spot Audit Spot
Setting Lines Workshop (07/16/2026)
In agility, a line is the smooth, predictable path your dog takes through the course. It is not the handler’s path, and it is not always the shortest route. A well-set line helps your dog move confidently from obstacle to obstacle with fewer hesitations, refusals, or awkward approaches.
Topics include How to recognize and evaluate your dog’s line; why line setting matters for flow, efficiency, and accuracy; how to choose and set the best line for your dog and more.
Registration:
Setting Lines Workshop (07/16/2026) Working Spot Audit Spot
Start line Stays Workshop (07/23/2026)
This workshop focuses on start line stays—having your dog hold a designated position, such as a sit or down, at the beginning of an agility course until released.
Topics include the advantages and drawbacks of using start line stays; When a start line stay is appropriate—and when it may not be; alternative ways to begin a run; how to teach and build a reliable start line stay and more
Registration:
Start Line Stays Workshop (07/23/26) Working Spot Audit Spot