Agility & Rally For Fun Dog

Classes are seven-week sessions offered in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for agility, rally, and obedience. Puppy Agility is for 4–12-month-olds with vaccinations. Specialty classes include Canine Good Citizen, Engagement and Play, and Impulse Control. Classes are limited to 6–12 dogs. Prerequisites are clearly defined for progression. Agility League Play and CPE Games are offered for competitive teams. Private lessons available upon request.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $130–$160 for members and $140–$170 for non-members, depending on class type. Specialty classes like Rowdy to Self-Control are $240–$250. AKC CGC and STAR Puppy classes include test fees. Membership discounts are available. Private lessons are offered but pricing not specified.

Policies

Classes are seven weeks long. Waitlists are available for full classes and are only valid for the current session. Refunds and cancellations follow the Training Procedures and Refund Policy (available as a PDF). No mention of rescheduling policies.

Agility and Rally For Fun Dog Training Center (ARF) is a dedicated dog training facility in Gahanna, Ohio, offering positive reinforcement-based classes in agility, rally, obedience, puppy training, and behavior modification. Located at 659 Eastgate Parkway, ARF features an 8,000 sq ft turf area and a 1,500 sq ft double-matted rubber training space with foam backing, designed for safety and comfort. The center welcomes all breeds, including mixed breeds, and offers classes for all levels—from beginner to advanced—with sessions lasting seven weeks. ARF also provides private lessons, facility rentals, and an on-site shop for dog training supplies. Their instructors are experienced in dog sports and committed to helping owners build strong, fun partnerships with their dogs.

ARF offers specialized programs including AKC STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Rowdy to Self-Control, Engagement and Play, and Impulse Control & Resilience. Classes are limited in size to ensure personalized attention, and waitlists are available for full sessions. The facility is heated and air-conditioned, with outdoor potty areas and waste stations, making it ideal for year-round training.

ARF has trained over 1,600 dog teams since opening in 2011 and supports competition in multiple venues including AKC, CPE, USDAA, NADAC, WCRL, and TDAA. They emphasize fun, teamwork, and progressive skill-building with no use of punishment-based methods.

Accomplishments

ARF has trained over 1,600 dog teams since opening in 2011. They support competition in multiple organizations including AKC, CPE, USDAA, NADAC, WCRL, and TDAA. Facility features include 2021 new rubberized contacts and double-matted flooring for safety.

How to Get Started!

Register online via PayPal when registration opens. For full classes, email Barb at arfclasses@outlook.com to join the waitlist. All classes require meeting prerequisites, which are listed on the Classes page.