Fast Forward Agility

Offers private and semi-private agility lessons, an introductory one-session “Unleash the Fun” class, online classes, and workshops/seminars. Training is tailored to individual goals, with focus on reward-based methods and building handler-dog teamwork. Lessons are scheduled by appointment at Templeton or Turlock locations or online.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not listed publicly; lessons require booking through the scheduling link. A Student Agreement must be signed prior to the first appointment. Introductory class is a single session with limited spots.

Policies

Students must read, sign, and return a Student Agreement for their location prior to the first lesson. Clients are advised not to arrive more than 10 minutes before their scheduled appointment to avoid disrupting prior lessons. No specific cancellation policy is stated.

Fast Forward Agility is a dog agility training business owned and operated by Rachel Sanders, a top-level agility competitor with decades of experience. Rachel offers private and semi-private agility lessons for dogs and handlers of all skill levels, focusing on building a strong teammate relationship through reward-based training. She specializes in competition agility training and also offers an introductory one-session class called “Unleash the Fun” for beginners, including puppies and adult dogs. Rachel’s training is grounded in positive reinforcement and emphasizes achieving personal bests over competition. She also provides online classes, seminars, and workshops, and has authored training DVDs and contributed to Clean Run Magazine. Her facility is located in Templeton, CA, with additional sessions in Turlock, CA.

Rachel has trained and competed with multiple champion dogs, including Fable, Gifted, Bright, and Whist, earning national and international titles in USDAA, AKC, and IFCS events. She is a certified OneMind Dogs Coach and former USDAA IFCS World Team Coach. Her program is ideal for owners aiming for competition success or seeking a structured, bond-focused agility experience.

The business does not offer group classes beyond the single-session intro class, nor does it provide boarding, grooming, walking, or other pet services. All lessons are by appointment only at her private facility or via online sessions.

Accomplishments

Rachel Sanders is a 2019 and 2020 IFCS World Team Member, 2017 IFCS World Team Member, 2014 AKC European Open Team Member, and former USDAA IFCS World Team Coach (2011–2016). She has been a USDAA National event finalist every year since 1999 with multiple podium finishes. Her dogs have earned ADCH, MACH, and MACH2 titles. She is a certified OneMind Dogs Coach and author of training DVDs through Clean Run.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must book a lesson through the online scheduling link. Prior to the first appointment, they must download, read, sign, and return the appropriate Student Agreement (Templeton or Turlock). Beginners may start with the “Unleash the Fun” introductory class.