Dash K-9 Sports

Dash K-9 Sports offers structured agility training across multiple levels: Foundation, Beginner, Advanced, and Masters. Classes are held daily with specific time slots for each level, including impulse control and skills drills. Private lessons are available with Tammy or Beth Watkins on weekdays and Saturdays. Masters-level classes include international course work and advanced techniques. The program is designed for teams competing at AKC and USDAA levels, with ongoing weekly sessions rather than fixed-term packages.

Pricing Summary

Group agility classes are offered at scheduled times with no listed per-class fee; private lessons available by appointment. Sheep herding rentals cost $60/hour. Pool rentals are $50/hour for two dogs ($10 per additional dog); assisted swim lessons are $40 for 30 minutes. Agility ring rentals are $30/hour for the first person, $10 for each additional person. A 10-session pool pass costs $520. All rentals require prepayment and have a 24-hour cancellation policy with no refunds.

Policies

All rentals (pool, agility ring, sheep herding) require prepayment. Cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled time forfeit the fee. For pool rentals, dogs must be potty-trained before arrival; accidents in the pool or on the dock incur a $25 fee. No humans are allowed in the pool unless using assisted swimming. Pool evaluations are mandatory for inexperienced swimmers at $10.

Dash K-9 Sports is a dog training facility in Sugar Grove, IL, founded by Tammy, an experienced agility trainer who began competing in 2000. The business specializes in agility training for dogs of all levels, from beginner to advanced, with classes offered Monday through Saturday, including foundation, beginner, advanced, and masters-level sessions. Tammy also offers private lessons and focuses on individualized training that adapts to each dog-handler team’s unique needs, drawing from multiple handling systems. In addition to agility, the facility offers sheep herding rentals for experienced handlers, a 16ft x 32ft swimming pool for dog hydrotherapy and exercise, agility ring rentals, and professional dog photography. The facility supports a wide range of dog breeds and ages, with students ranging from 8 to 82 years old. Tammy has trained multiple competition dogs, including MACH-title holders, and has studied under top trainers like Anna Eifert and Tori Self.

The facility features 3D root zone astro turf for agility courses and provides a supportive, community-oriented environment. They emphasize continuing education and tailor training to address issues like focus, motivation, and impulse control. Pool rentals include evaluations for inexperienced swimmers, and sheep herding is available only to pre-approved handlers.

Additional services include seminars and workshops, and the business offers equipment rentals and photography to enhance the training experience.

All classes and rentals require advance booking, and cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Accomplishments

Tammy has competed in AKC Nationals and USDAA Cynosports with multiple dogs, including Whip, who earned MACH 4 and placed 35th out of 400+ 20” dogs at AKC Nationals in 2017. Her Lhasa Apso, Happy, was ranked in the top five AKC Lhasa Apsos nationally and earned six AKC Invitational invites. Whip also won the Big Air National Champ Jr Division in Dock Diving in 2009. Tammy’s dogs have qualified for Cynosports and AKC Nationals, and she has trained multiple MACH-title holders. She has studied under top trainers including Anna Eifert, Tori Self, and John Nys.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Tammy to schedule private lessons or enroll in group classes. For pool or sheep herding rentals, clients must book online and complete a pre-payment. Pool rentals require a $10 evaluation for inexperienced swimmers before use. Sheep herding rentals require approval from Tammy or Beth.