Agile Canine, LLC

Agile Canine offers beginner to advanced dog agility classes and Rally Obedience classes. Training is structured in ongoing weekly sessions with progressive skill development. Private lessons are available for established students. Open gym provides self-directed practice time for experienced teams using full-height equipment. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and safe handling techniques.

Pricing Summary

Open gym rental is $20 per half hour, with up to three people allowed per hour. Private lessons and group classes are available but pricing details are not listed publicly; interested clients must contact via email for rates.

Policies

Dogs must have a reliable recall, solid obedience foundation, and must not be aggressive toward humans or other dogs to enroll in classes or use open gym. All participants must follow facility rules, including wearing clean, dry shoes in the training room. Reservations required for open gym via Google Sheets.

Agile Canine, LLC is a dog agility training business located in Columbia Station, Ohio, offering training from beginner to advanced levels in dog agility and now Rally Obedience. They provide private lessons for established students or seasoned handlers seeking personalized guidance, as well as open gym rental for experienced teams to practice full-height equipment. The facility is designed for safe, positive training with experienced instructors who emphasize building confidence and strong handler-dog bonds. Dogs must have a reliable recall, solid obedience foundation, and be non-aggressive to participate in classes or open gym. The business is owned by Elaine Mayher, a trainer with over 20 years of experience in agility, herding, and rally, and certified in canine massage therapy. Instructor Holly Everhart specializes in Rally Obedience and competes in multiple dog sports with her Flat-Coated Retrievers.

All training is conducted at their private facility, with no in-home or mobile services offered. Open gym sessions are available by reservation and require clean, dry shoes. The business focuses exclusively on agility and rally, with no additional pet services like grooming, boarding, or walking provided.

Accomplishments

Owner Elaine Mayher has over 20 years of experience in agility, herding, and rally, with advanced titles in these disciplines and certification in canine massage therapy. Instructor Holly Everhart has earned invitations to AKC Rally, AKC Fast Cats Invitational, NADD Dock Diving, and Dock Dogs Worlds, and serves as trial secretary for the Medina Kennel Club.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must submit an email through the Contact Us page, including their phone number and desired class level (agility or rally). Dogs must meet behavioral requirements before enrollment.