Dog Agility and Cafe

Kopek Agility offers a diverse range of training programs designed for various dog ages and skill levels. Agility classes are available at both basic foundation and competition levels, focusing on hand and foot commands, running skills, and maneuvering through obstacles. These are offered as private sessions.

The Canine Good Citizen class is a group program that combines puppy training, obedience, and trick techniques to foster confident and well-mannered behavior, addressing issues like distractions, loose leash walking, and polite greetings. Nosework classes, led by trainer Karen Kay, teach dogs to find hidden scents in various environments, promoting mental stimulation and confidence. These are offered in beginner, intermediate, and advanced group classes.

Obedience classes, taught by Emily Mangiaratti, focus on commands like sit, stand, wait, come, and heel, along with loose leash walking, incorporating games and tricks to make learning enjoyable. Puppy classes are offered as private sessions, emphasizing brainwork, tricks, and agility exercises for future dog sports, as well as group socialization classes. Additional offerings include “Trick and Treat,” “Senior Dogs” (for keeping older dogs active), “Yoga with Dogs,” “Agility Workout,” and “AKC FETCH CLASS.” Most classes run for 4 to 6 weeks, with some providing drop-in options. The 5000 sqft arena is also available for hourly rental for sport dogs and trainers.

Pricing Summary

Agility classes include Foundation Agility (4 weeks/$200) and Running with your dog (4 weeks/$300). Canine Good Citizen classes are 4 weeks/$150, with a drop-in option available. Basic Manner and Obedience group classes are 5 weeks for $150, with a drop-in option for $35.

Nose Work classes are 6 weeks/$210. Puppy private sessions are 4 weeks/$200, and Puppy socialization group classes are 5 weeks for $150. Arena rentals are $55/hour or $90/2 hours, limited to 3 dogs, with an additional $10 for each extra dog. The cafe offers beverages like Turkish Brewed Tea, Turkish Coffee, and Iced Tea for $3 each, and bakery items such as Spanakopita ($6.75), Assorted Cookies ($1.50), and Blueberry Lemon Cake ($6.75). Gift cards are also available.

Kopek Agility, also known as Dog Agility and Cafe, is a dedicated meeting place for dogs and their owners, focusing on exercise, socialization, and sport. The facility includes a 5000 sqft indoor arena, a lounge, a retail space, and an upcoming cafe.

The business was founded by Ipek Sevgur, who has been involved in dog rescue, rehabilitation, training, and adoption since 1995. Her goal is to provide a positive and inclusive environment for all dogs and their owners, offering a variety of classes and the option to rent the arena for private use or for other trainers to utilize.

The name “Kopek” means “dog” and reflects the owner’s deep love for dogs, stemming from her grandparents’ home. The facility aims to provide a space where dogs can engage in brainwork activities suitable for their age, body, and character, recognizing the importance of purpose in a dog’s daily life.

Accomplishments

Ipek Sevgur, the owner and creator of Kopek Agility, has dedicated her life to dog rescue, rehabilitation, training, and adoption since 1995. Over 25 years, she and her team of international rescuers have successfully placed hundreds of dogs into good homes. Ipek has been working with horses since 1995 and rescue dogs since 2002, with dog sports becoming a part of her life in 2011. She is also a chemical engineer and chemist, having published papers on animal behavior.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule classes or arena rentals online using the Gingr app, with the facility code 670398. A free 15-20 minute initial assessment meeting is available to evaluate the dog and create a customized training plan. Clients can also contact the business by phone or email for questions or special requests.