Agility Paws

Agility training includes Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, and Open levels, with focus on obstacle mastery, off-leash control, and competition readiness. Barn Hunt offers Novice, Open, and Master/Senior levels, with group classes and private sessions. Obedience training is available via private lessons. All programs are level-based, not time-bound, allowing dogs to progress at their own pace. Boarding includes daily play, grooming, and supervised care with camera monitoring.

Pricing Summary

Private agility or obedience lessons: $50/hour or $25 for 30-minute sessions. Group agility drop-in: $20 per class. Barn hunt classes: $20 per dog (novice/open) or $30 for intro class. Boarding: $30/day per dog, with discount for second dog in same kennel. AKC Farm Dog clinic: $30, test: $35.

Agility Paws is a dog training facility in Crestview, Florida, offering agility, obedience, barn hunt, rally, and boarding services. Trained by Marilynn and Des, both with over 20 years of experience, the facility uses only positive reinforcement methods to ensure dogs have fun while learning. They provide group and private lessons on a full-sized, lighted, 100’x150′ course with rubber contacts and a dedicated drills area. Their barn hunt program is led by a licensed BHA judge and welcomes all breeds, especially those with high prey drive. Boarding includes daily playtime, supervised yard access, air-conditioned runs, TV entertainment, and photo updates from Des. The facility also offers AKC Farm Dog Certification clinics and testing, with two licensed judges on staff.

Private lessons are available for agility and obedience at $50/hour or $25 for 30-minute sessions. Group classes include Saturday morning drop-in agility (8:00am and 9:15am) and barn hunt classes at $20 per session. All training is tailored to the dog’s level, not a rigid syllabus, with ongoing classes until the team is competition-ready.

Dogs of all ages and sizes are welcome, from puppies to seniors, including herding, sporting, and mixed breeds. The facility is equipped with agility obstacles, barn hunt hay mazes, and a supervised one-acre yard for boarding playtime. Marilynn and Des are licensed AKC judges for Farm Dog, CGC, FETCH, and Barn Hunt, and compete in multiple organizations including AKC, NADAC, USDAA, and ASCA.

Accomplishments

Marilynn is a licensed AKC Farm Dog judge, competes in AKC, NADAC, USDAA, and ASCA agility and obedience, and has over 20 years of competition experience. Des is a licensed AKC CGC, Farm Dog, FETCH, and Barn Hunt judge, with 9 years of professional service dog training experience. Both have trained multiple champion dogs, including RATCHX4 and MACH titles.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact via email or phone to schedule a private lesson or attend a Saturday group class. New boarders must complete paperwork available online. Intro to Barn Hunt classes are offered on specific Saturdays and require advance registration.