Agility Dream Dogs

Group classes include Foundations Agility, Intermediate/Advanced Agility, Beginner/Intermediate Agility, Rally, AKC STAR Puppy, and CGC. Sessions are held weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with weekend availability by appointment. Private lessons are customized to individual goals and scheduled via online booking. Events include UKI agility trials, Friday Night Lights speedstakes, and AKC CGC tests.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons cost $50 for 30 minutes, $80 for 60 minutes, $120 for 90 minutes, and $160 for 120 minutes. Group classes are $10 per class for Rally and $25 per class for Agility. No package pricing is listed.

Agility Dream Dogs is a dog training business located in Albion, New York, offering agility and obedience training for dogs of all breeds and experience levels. Founded by Della Keicher, who has been involved in dog agility since 2003 and competed at the international level, the business provides structured group classes and private lessons tailored to individual goals—whether for competition, basic obedience, or bonding. Mike Hughson, an AKC and UKI agility judge, and Mary Wanzer and Megan Robinson, both certified in AKC STAR Puppy and CGC, also instruct. The facility hosts AKC and UKI agility trials, seminars, and CGC tests, creating a vibrant community for dog owners. Training emphasizes positive reinforcement and personalized attention to help handlers and dogs succeed.

Classes are held at their private facility on Eagle Harbor Road, with sessions available on weekdays and weekends. They offer puppy classes, agility foundations through advanced levels, rally, and CGC preparation. Private lessons are available in 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120-minute increments, with rates clearly listed. The business supports dogs from puppyhood through senior years and welcomes all sizes and types, including herding and sporting breeds.

Agility Dream Dogs also hosts multiple UKI trials annually and provides resources for students, including forms, photo galleries, and links to national trial calendars. Their team brings extensive experience and a passion for building strong handler-dog relationships through structured, reward-based training.

Accomplishments

Della Keicher competed on the USA European Open team in 2009 with her Sheltie Jazzmine and has trained across the U.S. Mike Hughson is an AKC and UKI Agility Judge who travels nationally to officiate trials. Instructors are certified in AKC STAR Puppy and CGC programs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can review the class schedule online, email agilitydreamdogsny@gmail.com, or book private lessons via the Calendly link. Group classes require no prior registration beyond checking availability on the schedule page.