Journey Agility Dog Training & Behavior

Journey Agility offers diverse training programs including dog agility, scent work, behavior modification, puppy classes, tricks, rally, obedience, FunGility, private lessons, board and train, drop-in training, drop-in playtime, CGC, and STAR Puppy. Group classes provide a social environment for skill improvement and safe exposure to new situations. Board and train programs require a minimum of three weeks and are by appointment.

Private training helps clients set and achieve goals in areas like agility, scent work, tricks, puppy training, behavior modification, and lifestyle. Drop-in agility classes offer flexibility with options for Agility Handling (focusing on jumps, tunnels, and crosses), Beginner Agility (equipment comfort), FunGility (agility for enjoyment, on leash), and Agility Training and Practice Time (self-directed practice on a set course). Puppy classes teach essential manners and life skills such as focus, sit, down, stay, recalls, loose leash walking, and attention, including AKC Puppy STAR classes. Rally Obedience classes are available at Introduction, Novice, and Intermediate levels, emphasizing teamwork and course work, with additional Rally Ring Practice Time. Obedience (Manners and Life Skills) classes are structured across Puppy, Novice, Strategic, and Experienced levels, covering basic commands, impulse control, and preparing dogs for advanced work like Therapy or Service dog training. Scent Work/Sniffy Classes, including Foundation and Advanced levels, teach sniffing sports, handling skills, and searching in various environments. They also offer an AKC CGC Class & Test to prepare dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.

Pricing Summary

Journey Agility offers various classes and private training sessions with package discounts. Group classes typically range from 5 to 6 weeks and cost around $185-$200. Drop-in classes and facility rentals are available at hourly or per-class rates, with discounts for multi-class packages, such as 1 class for $50, 3 for $135, or 5 for $200 for FunGility. Drop-in agility handling packages are $42 for 1 class, $40/class for 3, or $38/class for 5. Facility rental is $35 for 30 minutes. AKC CGC tests are offered for $45.

Policies

For Drop In Training/Facility Rental, rescheduling or cancelling appointments is not permitted once the time slot has been paid for.

Journey Agility Dog Training & Behavior offers a wide range of dog training services in Tucson, Arizona, including dog agility, scent work, behavior modification, puppy classes, tricks, rally, obedience, FunGility, private lessons, board and train, drop-in training, drop-in playtime, CGC, STAR Puppy, and dog sports coaching. They aim to make dog ownership and training enjoyable, helping owners with life skills, manners, and providing great teamwork and exercise through agility classes.

The business operates as a positive reinforcement facility, utilizing current, science-based training techniques and treats to communicate with dogs. They have an indoor, climate-controlled training facility located near Speedway and Swan, equipped with safe, modern equipment. Journey Agility also provides dog boarding services for client dogs and referrals in the trainer’s home.

Accomplishments

Alicia Nicholas, the primary trainer, has been coaching dogs and their handlers since 2004. She has won numerous titles and championships in various venues, including obedience, agility, dock diving, herding, tricks, stunt dog, rally, therapy dog, and scent work. Alicia has competed nationally and internationally in agility, attending multiple national championships. With fifteen years of experience as a high school teacher, she possesses the expertise to coach handlers at any level.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can sign up for classes or services directly through the provided booking links. Private training and board and train services are available by appointment. For the Experienced Level Obedience class, an evaluation or instructor permission is required. Clients can also get in touch by phone or send a message via the contact page.