Full Stride Agility

Full Stride Agility offers structured four-week programs for puppy training (ages 12 weeks to 6 months), obedience training (dogs 6 months and older), and agility training at all levels. Group classes meet once weekly for one hour. Private and semi-private (2–3 teams) lessons are customizable based on individual goals. Agility training follows a progressive curriculum based on Silvia Trkman’s methods, emphasizing fundamentals, handling skills, and safety. All programs use positive reinforcement and are designed to build confidence and communication between dog and handler.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are directed to contact Michael@fullstrideagility.com to discuss rates for private, group, or semi-private lessons. Classes are structured as four-week sessions with weekly one-hour meetings.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website. Clients are instructed to contact Michael@fullstrideagility.com to schedule or inquire about lessons, suggesting policies are handled individually.

Full Stride Agility is a dog training business based in Mount Dora, Florida, specializing in positive reinforcement-based training for puppies, basic obedience, and canine agility. With over twenty years of experience, they offer private, group, and semi-private lessons on a one-acre fenced facility equipped with professional-grade agility equipment meeting AKC, USDAA, and UKI standards. Their lead instructor, Michael Lewin, is a nationally recognized agility trainer and protégé of world champion Silvia Trkman, with a focus on building strong handler-dog bonds through fun, consistent, and safe training methods. The facility offers night lessons with stadium lighting and caters to all breeds and sizes, including senior dogs and small breeds like Bichons. Training emphasizes communication, confidence, and enjoyment, with many clients reporting success in competition, therapy work, and everyday manners.

Their programs are designed to help dogs and handlers progress from foundational skills to competitive levels, with a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement and individualized attention. Clients praise Michael’s patience, adaptability to handler needs (including senior handlers), and ability to help even non-traditional agility breeds succeed.

The business also supports dogs in therapy, TV, and film roles, showing the broad applicability of their training methods beyond competition.

All training is conducted at their facility; no in-home, boarding, or day training services are offered.

Accomplishments

Michael Lewin, lead instructor, has been involved in dog agility since 2001 and is considered a pioneer in the U.S. sport. He is a protégé of Silvia Trkman, a 3-time World Champion and 22-time National Champion. Michael’s students have earned top honors at AKC, USDAA, and UKI events. He is known for integrating European training techniques into U.S. agility and for innovating positive reinforcement methods. His training has helped dogs of all breeds, including non-traditional agility breeds, earn qualifying ribbons and compete successfully.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Michael@fullstrideagility.com to discuss training goals, schedule a lesson, or register for a group class. No online booking form is available; initial contact is made via email or phone to arrange private, group, or semi-private sessions.