Dog Agility Classes in Las Vegas

Interested in Agility? Come join the fun!

Classes are held in Northwest Las Vegas at a private outdoor arena (classes stop during the summer months).

Dogs must be friendly and non-reactive in close proximity with dogs and people (no barking, lunging, growling at people or dogs nearby), be physically sound, and have a good recall when faced with distractions to be eligible for group classes.

Classes are offered from Beginner through Master's level agility.

Our agility classes previously focused on AKC-style agility, but we have recently switched to UKI style agility due safety concerns with course designs at AKC trials in the past several months. UKI competitions are a European/ international style of agility that most people recognize from TV. It is fast-paced and technical with wider spacing between the obstacles than in AKC agility. This is important for larger, faster, and wider-striding dogs to provide their bodies more room to decelerate and turn.

Fill out our contact form to be added to the wait list for Beginner Agility.

(maximum of 6 dogs per class)

Eileen has titled her Kooikerhondjes in AKC Master's level and NADAC Elite agility, including dogs of various running styles. Eileen and Gilgamesh qualified to compete in the 2026 AKC Agility National Championship. He is currently ranked #1 Fastest 16" Nederlandse Kooikerhondje in the USA by Bad Dog Agility Powerbreed.

The vast majority of our students are adults, but junior handlers (ages 10+ years) are allowed, but a parent must always be present at classes.

Our classes use strictly fear-free, force-free, reward-based training approaches. Prong collars, electronic/shock collars, leash corrections, flooding, fear and pain, and other aversive methods are not allowed. Dogs trained in bitework and/or protection are not allowed.

At Confident Canines LLC, everything is done where your dog has choice. Challenges are tailored to achievable levels for each individual team in a supportive environment. Agility is an off-leash sport. Ultimately, your dog will choose whether to stay and focus on their job in the ring when faced with choices like smells, people, or other dogs. We work to foster drive, motivation, and value so that they want to choose YOU and agility. We do not force dogs on/through equipment, but instead help them build confidence.

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Not sure if agility is for you and your dog?

Most dogs that try agility enjoy it considerably. You will need to be able to walk across a semi-flat outdoor surface, or possibly run on the course with your dog, but you do not have to be an athlete. Many dogs can be trained to run through obstacles while maintaining a distance away from you. Other handlers run alongside or ahead of their dogs. Part of this boils down to your dog's preference and drives as an individual, but a large chunk of it is also based on how you train your dog on the course. Some dogs are more successful than others in the competition ring, but a blue rosette ribbon is not the crowning achievement for all agility dogs. It is the growth made during training, the bond made with the owner/handler, the confidence built, and the fun times that were had that are the real achievement for many agility dogs. That said, your dog may be suitable for agility even if you do not anticipate he will be going to Westminster any time soon! Here is what a dog needs to train agility safely:

Healthy weight -- being overweight puts significant stress on the shoulders and joints
Normal eye sight
Free of current injury or structural abnormalities (check with your veterinarian)
Growth plates must be closed (we will set simpler challenges that avoid impact or weaves younger dogs)
- Growth plates close anywhere from 10-24 months of age, earlier for smaller dogs and later for larger dogs. Ask your veterinarian for additional information. They can confirm growth plate closure with x-rays, if needed.
- Puppies' growth can be negatively affected if puppies exercise heavily or undertake exercise with impact.
Cannot be reactive or aggressive toward people or other dogs

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Photography is courtesy of Danielle Hiltner Photography.