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SUMMARY:MN State Fair Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:No classes today! Come out to the State Fair Pet Pavilion to see our members show off their dogs’ talents in agility\, conformation\, and Treibball! Demos at 9am\, 11am\, 1pm\, 3pm and 5pm.
URL:https://www.tcotc.com/event/mn-state-fair-demo-day/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Agility Seminar: Get Ready to Trial
DESCRIPTION:Are you and your dog ready to think about entering an agility trial? \nAND/OR \n\nWould you like to have information about the rules and regulations for\neach of the agility organizations?\nWould you like to know what an agility trial looks like?\nDo you know what to bring to your first trial?\nYou have questions\, we have answers!\n\nSaturday\, September 19\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chris Mosley will repeat her (famous) “GET READY TO TRIAL” seminar: \n\n9:00 a.m. – Noon: Overview of 7 agility organizations & how to choose (complete with comprehensive handouts)\nNoon – 5:00 p.m. (or earlier): Overview of entering a trial\, followed by a “mock trial” to provide extremely helpful tips!\n\nSIGN UP HERE TODAY! \nAND THEN on the next day\, enter the AKC ACT tests to experience your first agility event – and possibly earn your first agility title! Details HERE.
URL:https://www.tcotc.com/event/agility-seminar-get-ready-to-trial-2/
LOCATION:Star Room
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T080000
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SUMMARY:AKC ACT Tests
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Test Your Team? Enter an AKC Agility Course Test! \nWhether you’re just stepping onto the agility course for the first time\, or you’ve got years of competition under your belt and are introducing a new dog to the sport\, the AKC Agility Course Test (ACT) is the perfect way to showcase the teamwork you’ve built with your dog. \nWhat is an ACT? \nThe ACT is a non-competitive skills test where you and your dog run a standard agility course — no pressure\, no placements\, just you\, your dog\, and the clock. Pass two courses of the same class and earn an official AKC title: ACT 1\, ACT 2\, ACT 1J\, or ACT 2J. \nFor all ACT tests\, you must earn 85 points to qualify. Run-outs and refusals will not be judged. There are no weave poles in ACT 1 and ACT 1J\, and 6 weave poles in ACT 2 and ACT 2J. For more information on the obstacles used in the various ACT classes\, visit the AKC site. \nWho is eligible to enter? \nIf your dog has not earned a title in any AKC agility class and is 15 months of age or older they are eligible! To earn an ACT title\, you need to complete two qualifying runs in the same class (ACT1\, ACT2\, ACT1J\, or ACT2J). We recommend that you sign up for Course A and Course B in the same class\, unless you already have a qualifying run in that class. You can complete an ACT 1 and ACT 2 (standard and/or jumpers) on the same day. You can also earn an ACT 2 or ACT 2J  title without successfully completing ACT 1 or ACT 1J. \nWhy Enter? \n\nNew to agility? The ACT is a low-stakes\, welcoming environment to get your first taste of official competition. We’ll run the test to mimic an actual trial experience as much as possible\, so you’ll leave not only with a potential title\, but with the confidence and know-how to step into your first official trial ready to compete.\nSeasoned competitor with a new dog? Use the ACT to tune up your runs or earn your dog’s first agility title.\nAll purebred and AKC-registered\, mixed-breed dogs welcome! if your dog can run\, they can title. Your dog does not need to be registered with the AKC at the time of entry\, but you must have an AKC number or Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) number in order to receive the official title.\n\nHow to Register \nThe cost is $20 per run\, which includes the $5 AKC recording fee. Entries are open now. Same-day entries are allowed. \nTo enroll\, visit this page and choose September 20 on the calendar\, then register for each class you want to enter.\nDay of show entries welcome! Download the Entry Form here and bring it with you. \nAdditional Details \n\nCrating will be available in the Ring Room\, or you may crate from your car.\nA judging schedule will be released several days before the event.\nVolunteers are welcome! If you’d like to volunteer\, please email anneschenk@tcotc.com. No experience needed! All jobs are easy to learn on the spot.\n\nPlease note: This is a live event\, and not a Virtual ACT Test. \nPhoto by Harlow Takes Photos features TCOTC member Casey.
URL:https://www.tcotc.com/event/akc-act-tests/
LOCATION:Annex & Ring Room
CATEGORIES:Agility,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Agility Seminars with Kelsey Kirkpatrick
DESCRIPTION:TCOTC is excited to bring back Kelsey Kirkpatrick for a series of agility seminars this September 25-27! Kelsey is a seasoned instructor and handler with 24 years of agility experience as a competitor\, instructor\, and coach. Her previous seminars were very well received and we’re thrilled that she’s returning to share her expertise and knowledge. \nWorking spots are $150 members/$175 non-members\, and audit spots are $25 members/$35 non-members. No refunds unless we can fill your spot. \nFriday\, September 25: \n5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Future Agility Stars – Puppies Welcome! \nStart your young dog’s agility journey by building the skills\, confidence\, and teamwork needed for a successful future in the sport! In this seminar\, Kelsey will share what she starts training with her own puppies from the very beginning — the essential foundation skills that help create focused\, enthusiastic\, and confident agility partners. \nDesigned for puppies\, young dogs\, and dogs newer to agility\, this seminar will focus on age-appropriate skills including focus\, engagement\, obstacle commitment\, body awareness\, handling foundations\, and early agility concepts. Teams will work through fun exercises with jumps\, tunnels\, and short sequences while learning how to build communication and a strong training relationship. \nWhether your goal is future competition or simply creating a confident\, well-trained agility dog\, this seminar will help you lay the groundwork for success while keeping training fun\, positive\, and rewarding! \nREGISTER HERE for a Working Spot\nREGISTER HERE for an Audit Spot \nSaturday\, September 26 \n8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Winning Weaves\nTake your weave pole skills to the next level! This hands-on seminar will focus on developing confident\, independent weave performance using both channel weaves and 2×2 training methods. Teams will work on building strong entries\, commitment\, speed\, and understanding of the criteria needed for successful weave performance. We’ll focus on creating confidence and enthusiasm. Exercises will be tailored to each team’s skill level and may include entries\, proofing\, distractions\, handler movement\, and developing more independence in the poles. \nPrerequisite: Dogs should be able to work for a placed remote reward. \nREGISTER HERE for a Working Spot\nREGISTER HERE for an Audit Spot \n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Level Up! Short Sequences\, Big Skills \nReady to move beyond the basics and build more confidence on course? This seminar is designed for intermediate-level agility teams looking to sharpen their handling skills\, improve teamwork\, and tackle more challenging sequences. Teams will work through short sequences of 5–8 obstacles\, focusing on reading lines\, improving communication\, developing smoother handling choices\, and building skills that translate to longer courses. Exercises will help teams strengthen their connection\, timing\, and ability to adapt as the challenges increase. Perfect for teams who have a solid foundation and are ready to level up their agility game! \nREGISTER HERE for a Working Spot\nREGISTER HERE for an Audit Spot \nSunday\, September 27 \n8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Skills & Drills – Distance Matters\nBuild confidence\, clarity\, and control when your dog is working away from you! This seminar focuses on developing reliable distance skills through targeted drills that improve obstacle commitment\, handler independence\, and your dog’s ability to understand cues from afar. We’ll work through exercises that strengthen lines\, send-outs\, start-line skills\, and handling strategies to help you and your dog navigate courses with more freedom and confidence. \nPerfect for teams looking to increase their working distance and create a stronger\, more independent agility partner. \nREGISTER HERE for a Working Spot\nREGISTER HERE for an Audit Spot \n12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Future Agility Stars – Puppies Welcome!\nStart your young dog’s agility journey by building the skills\, confidence\, and teamwork needed for a successful future in the sport! In this seminar\, Kelsey will share what she starts training with her own puppies from the very beginning — the essential foundation skills that help create focused\, enthusiastic\, and confident agility partners. \nDesigned for puppies\, young dogs\, and dogs newer to agility\, this seminar will focus on age-appropriate skills including focus\, engagement\, obstacle commitment\, body awareness\, handling foundations\, and early agility concepts. Teams will work through fun exercises with jumps\, tunnels\, and short sequences while learning how to build communication and a strong training relationship. \nREGISTER HERE for a Working Spot\nREGISTER HERE for an Audit Spot \nAbout Kelsey Kirkpatrick: Kelsey has been doing agility for 24 years. She teaches classes weekly and teaches online students. She is a 5-time National Champion with 3 different dogs and a 37-time regional champion with 4 different dogs. She’s a 5-time World Team Member and has placed or been a finalist at numerous regional\, national\, and international events. Her students have also joined multiple world teams including AWC\, EO and IFCS. Kelsey is big into getting tight lines and getting the most speed she can out of her and her students’ dogs. She also believes that agility is not a one size fits all. She believes in working with the dog that you have in front of you.
URL:https://www.tcotc.com/event/agility-seminars-with-kelsey-kirkpatrick/
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