Barkeley University

Barkeley University offers two main class types: Foundation Class for dogs and handlers new to agility or building foundational skills, and Handling Class for dogs already competing at a competitive level, focusing on AKC Masters and Premier challenges. Practice groups led by Laurie Kruger support ongoing competition preparation. Training occurs in a dedicated arena with structured sessions emphasizing handler technique and dog safety.

Policies

Participants must complete a liability form before training. Arena rules are enforced for safety. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Barkeley University is a dog training facility located in Post Falls, Idaho, offering agility and obedience training for dogs of all levels. The business is led by a team of experienced trainers, including Chancellor Barb Davis, a 10-time Agility World Team Member and 9-time National Champion, who emphasizes continued learning and advanced handling techniques. Professor Jack Cotter, now deceased, was a long-time trainer under Barb’s mentorship and earned 9 Master Agility Champion titles with his Wire Fox Terrier. Principal CJ Davis specializes in agility with Papillons and has earned conformation, obedience, rally, and trick dog titles. Laurie Kruger leads full course practice groups for competitors. Training is offered in a dedicated arena with structured classes including Foundation for beginners and Handling for competitive dogs. Safety and fun are prioritized for all dogs and handlers.

The facility provides group classes focused on agility competition preparation, with an emphasis on AKC Masters and Premier-level challenges. Training methods incorporate positive reinforcement and advanced handling skills learned from top-level competition experience. The arena is open for practice and classes, and all participants must follow arena rules and complete a liability form.

Barkeley University serves dog owners seeking competitive agility training, with a strong focus on skill progression, handler technique, and dog safety in a structured environment.

Accomplishments

Chancellor Barb Davis is a 10-time Agility World Team Member and 9-time National Champion across four venues, with recent accomplishments including the 2018 European Open Team selection and 2018 Master Challenge Cup win. Professor Jack Cotter earned 9 Master Agility Champion titles with his Wire Fox Terrier and held the #1 USA ranking for that breed for five years. Principal CJ Davis has earned 9 Master Agility Championships with Papillons and multiple conformation titles including Canadian and International Champion, and was in the top 7 owner-handler list in the USA in 2019.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Principal CJ Davis or Laurie Kruger via email or phone to inquire about class availability and begin participation. A liability form must be completed prior to training.