Independent Study Courses – Agility University

Welcome to the Independent Study Library!

The Independent Study Courses offer access to all of the course information, games and training information in a ‘read only’ format (without Forums or instructor interaction).

If you would like to check out our traditional “Current Courses” courses, click here!

[AU-026] Proofing 101: Small Space Proofing Games For Handling Skills And Verbal Cues!

Solidify your dog’s understanding of handling skills and verbal cues with a series of super fun proofing games! We will focus on a variety of verbals and handling moves to help your dog truly understand what they mean and how to execute them. This class easily fits into a small space and is perfect for winter training!

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 16
[AU-028] MaxPup 2 Agility Foundations: Handling Skills, Proofing Games And Foundation For Jumping Skills!

Continue to give your pup the best start in agility with amazing foundations! In this MaxPup session, you’ll continue to teach the pup handling skills, while also adding proofing games and begin the foundation to teach amazing jumping skills!

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Puppy

Number of lessons: 33
[AU-029] MaxPup Obstacle Skills Series: Terrific Teeters!

This course will present a series of fun games designed to teach your dog to have a terrific teeter performance! The games will cover how to teach a fast, independent and accurate teeter performance while also overcoming any issues with height, motion or sound. This class is perfect for dogs just beginning their teeter training or having issues and in need of re-training. You’ll also enjoy the Bonus LIVE Q&A and Problem Solving Sessions!

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 32
[AU-030] MaxPup Obstacle Skills Series: Weaves!

Teach your dog fast, independent weave performance, from start to finish! You can use channels, 2x2s or both to train amazing weave understanding and execution.

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 46
[AU-031] Learn Your Dog CAMP: Course Analysis For Maximum Performance! (2021 Edition)

Join us for the 2021 edition of CAMP! This 9th annual CAMP will streamline your handling skills to keep up with the evolving challenges of the sport while helping our next generation transition to trialing!

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Advanced

Number of lessons: 40
[AU-032] MaxPup 3 Agility Foundations: Putting It Together!

Continue to give your pup the best start in agility with amazing foundations! In this 3rd installment of the MaxPup series, we will focus on building handling and teamwork skills, as well as adding contact training games! Worried about limited space or bad weather? No problem! Each handling and contact game will have a “full” format to play in larger spaces, as well as adaptations for playing in small spaces or at home! This class will give you an entire library of skills to help prepare for an amazing agility future.

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Puppy

Number of lessons: 54
[AU-033] The Handler’s Toolbox: Super Independent Backside Sends!

Learn how to teach your dog to have super independent backside send skills! This technique is designed to teach you how to train the dog and cue the behavior so that you can truly trust your dog and leave for your next position on course.

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 27
[AU-035] MaxPup Teamwork Series: Want To Stay – Ready To Go! How to Train and Maintain Focused, Reliable and Driven Start Line Stays!

Great teamwork on course begins as you and your dog enter the ring and transition into the start line stay. In agility, a solid, driven stay can really help us build speed and focus in our canine partners, while allowing us to get ahead to show them where to go on course. This class features a variety of fun, positive games designed to train amazing, reliable stays and driven, focused releases - while maximizing your teamwork and eliminating stress!

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 34
[AU-036] MaxPup 1 Performance Puppy Foundations: Puppy Camp (Supersized Edition)

Spend the winter teaching your pup incredible handling foundation skills, teamwork games and body awareness skills, with a series of progressive, puppy-specific games! You’ll get 50 fun games that will teach wonderful foundations for all things agility-related that stimulate your puppy’s mind without overworking her growing body. Get your puppy ready for an amazing career by teaching phenomenal foundations!

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 64
[AU-045] Crazy Countermotion Commitment: LIVE Online Popup Seminar Of Small Space Games For BIG Commitment Skills!

Jump into this LIVE Online Popup Seminar to learn a series of motivational small space games to teach your dog BIG TIME commitment skills! We will be focusing on pumping up your dog’s countermotion skills: the dog will commit to an obstacle while you run the other way. This is super useful for building up commitment, speed, tight turns and so much more… and you can do all of these games in a small space like your living room or a hallway (while wearing your pajamas if you like)! All you will need is good footing (mats or rugs) and a cone or barrel or wing (and a sense of humor) and a couple of things you can easily find around the house or training area.

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 11
[AU-046] GET CONNECTED! Online Popup Seminar Of Small Space Games To Get Great Connection

Get Connected! WHERE you look on and HOW you look at your dog on course can make a world of difference on lines and turns. Learn how to master the 5 CONNECTION techniques to streamline how you communicate with your dog, and bring out your dog’s best on course!

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 12
[AU-052] The Handler’s Toolbox: Independent Jumping Skills For Wraps and Slices (Front Side AND Back Side Of The Jump!)

The Handler’s Toolbox Series is designed to add tools that you will find very useful on course, using quick, easy-to-learn, small space games! This installment focuses on the specific skills required for powerful, independent jumping on those challenging wraps and slices - on both the front AND backside of jumps!

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 20
[AU-061] MaxPup 4 Transition To Trials: To The Line – And Beyond!

Here is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between your young dog’s foundation training and the start of his trial career! Take your foundation from puppy-level to the competition ring with this supportive team-centered approach to creating a great transition to trialing.

Tracy Sklenar

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 35
[AU-066] Let It Go! Starting Like a Boss, Passing Like a Pro

Flyball is a fast-paced and exciting dog sport that requires precise and efficient passing between team members. Timing is crucial in passing, as it requires a combination of vision, awareness, and anticipation. Gain an understanding of every aspect of passing to the best of your abilities and feel confident in making precise adjustments. By mastering the technique of Flyball passing and practicing regularly in and out of tournaments, you can become a more confident and reliable team member, leading to a more successful and enjoyable Flyball experience for you, your dog, and your club. Knowledge gained from this course can also be applied to the starting position as well.

Shelly Switick

Estimated Time: Independent Study: Lifetime Access

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 3
[AU-067] Scratching The Surface: Sports Foundation Games For Your Puppy’s Mind And Body

Let’s focus on introducing your young dog to novel sights, sounds, and textures. You will play multiple puppy games and experience the wildest obstacle courses you’ve ever seen. Over 30 different surfaces/textures/fun experiences are included! This is useful for any pup (and adult dogs too!) and helps to build a strong foundation for ALL dog sports!

Shelly Switick

Estimated Time: Over 20 games (Independent Study)

Difficulty: Open to All

Number of lessons: 21

Welcome to the Independent Study Library!

[AU-026] Proofing 101: Small Space Proofing Games For Handling Skills And Verbal Cues!

[AU-028] MaxPup 2 Agility Foundations: Handling Skills, Proofing Games And Foundation For Jumping Skills!

[AU-029] MaxPup Obstacle Skills Series: Terrific Teeters!

[AU-030] MaxPup Obstacle Skills Series: Weaves!

[AU-031] Learn Your Dog CAMP: Course Analysis For Maximum Performance! (2021 Edition)

[AU-032] MaxPup 3 Agility Foundations: Putting It Together!

[AU-033] The Handler’s Toolbox: Super Independent Backside Sends!

[AU-035] MaxPup Teamwork Series: Want To Stay – Ready To Go! How to Train and Maintain Focused, Reliable and Driven Start Line Stays!

[AU-036] MaxPup 1 Performance Puppy Foundations: Puppy Camp (Supersized Edition)

[AU-045] Crazy Countermotion Commitment: LIVE Online Popup Seminar Of Small Space Games For BIG Commitment Skills!

[AU-046] GET CONNECTED! Online Popup Seminar Of Small Space Games To Get Great Connection

[AU-052] The Handler’s Toolbox: Independent Jumping Skills For Wraps and Slices (Front Side AND Back Side Of The Jump!)

[AU-061] MaxPup 4 Transition To Trials: To The Line – And Beyond!

[AU-066] Let It Go! Starting Like a Boss, Passing Like a Pro

[AU-067] Scratching The Surface: Sports Foundation Games For Your Puppy’s Mind And Body