Semi-Private Dog Agility Training NYC
The individual attention of private lessons with the motivation and fun of a small group — a recreational five-week series capped at just 2–4 teams. Confidence, fitness, focus, and teamwork, taught force-free in real NYC parks.
Agility coaching that’s actually about your dog
Most group agility classes pack in a dozen dogs and you spend the hour waiting your turn. Semi-private is the opposite: enrollment is deliberately capped at just 2–4 teams, so every handler gets individualized coaching, customized homework, and far more repetitions than a traditional class allows.
It’s a recreational program — built for exercise, mental stimulation, enrichment, and teamwork, not competition. It’s also the same science-based, force-free foundation behind our dog agility training in NYC, scaled to a small, low-pressure group.
Who it’s for:
- Dogs 6 months and older with basic leash manners
- Comfortable working near other dogs
- No previous agility experience required
- Sport-curious or purely for enrichment — both welcome
- The small cap can suit dogs managing mild reactivity
More than a workout — a more confident, connected dog
Agility is one of the best whole-dog activities there is: it works the body and the brain at once, and it does it as a team with you. Here’s what a five-week series develops.
Adapted to your dog, every single week
Exercises are tailored for puppies, timid dogs, high-drive dogs, future competitors, and dogs there purely for fun. Every team gets personalized feedback and customized homework after each class — so progress continues between sessions, not just during them.
A clear path from foundations to mini-courses
Each week builds on the last. You’ll leave the series with a dog who can string obstacles together — and the handling skills to guide them.
- WEEK 1 Confidence, engagement & first jumps Reward systems, body awareness, flatwork foundations, start-line routines, and the first low jumps.
- WEEK 2 Weave poles & tunnels Introducing weave poles and tunnels, with directional cues that build on week-one jump skills.
- WEEK 3 Teeter, sequences & sending Introducing the teeter, building simple sequences, and teaching your dog to send ahead to obstacles.
- WEEK 4 Polishing handling & equipment Refining handler timing, movement, and equipment performance for cleaner, more confident runs.
- WEEK 5 Putting it all together Flowing mini-courses that combine every skill — plus graduation certificates and next-step recommendations.
Class details at a glance
Come ready to work — and to have fun
- Flat collar or well-fitting harness
- 4–6 ft leash (no retractable leashes)
- Soft, high-value treats
- A favorite toy (optional)
- Water and a bowl
- Comfortable clothing and footwear
Professional-grade equipment
Portable, sport-safe gear — properly sized, spaced, and set so every dog learns safely at its own level.
- Low jumps · Tunnels · Weave poles
- Teeter · Cavaletti · Ground poles
- Cones · Balance equipment · Target platforms
Some equipment (for example, the teeter) isn’t available at the Carl Schurz Park location.
Where we run semi-private agility
Classes run outdoors at three Manhattan locations on the Upper East and Upper West Side — real parks with real distractions, so the skills hold up in the city.
Carl Schurz Park
On the UES by the East River. Note: the teeter isn’t available at this location.W. 105th St. @ Riverside Park
Adjacent to the dog run — easy to find and set up.W. 103rd St. @ Central Park
Central Park entrance on the UWS — open grass with full equipment.Common questions
Who is semi-private agility training for?
Dogs 6 months of age or older with basic leash manners who are comfortable working near other dogs. No previous agility experience is required, and dogs training for sport or purely for enrichment are equally welcome. Because the group is capped at 2–4 dogs, it can also suit dogs managing mild reactivity.
How many dogs are in each class?
Enrollment is intentionally limited to just 2–4 dogs per series, so every handler receives individualized coaching, customized homework, and significantly more repetitions than a traditional group agility class allows.
How much does the class cost and how long is it?
The investment is $595 per dog for a five-week series of five weekly classes.
Is this competitive agility training?
No. This is a recreational program built for physical exercise, mental stimulation, enrichment, and teamwork. It’s not competitive, though it does build solid foundation skills for dogs who may pursue agility further.
Can a dog with reactivity take this class?
Because the group is capped at just 2–4 dogs, it can be a supportive, low-pressure setting for dogs working through mild reactivity. If reactivity is a primary concern, it pairs well with our Reactive Resilience Therapy™ program.
What equipment is used?
Sessions use portable, sport-safe agility equipment: low jumps, tunnels, weave poles, teeter, cavaletti, cones, ground poles, balance equipment, and target platforms. Some equipment, such as the teeter, is not available at the Carl Schurz Park location.
Where are the classes held?
Classes are held at Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side, at W. 105th St. by Riverside Park (adjacent to the dog run), and at W. 103rd St. by Central Park on the Upper West Side.
How do I enroll?
Reserve your place through the PJH Dog Training booking site and select the “Semi-Private Agility for Beginners” class. Enrollment is limited to 2–4 teams per series, so booking early is recommended. You can also check current dates on our class schedule.
Related programs & next steps
Semi-private is one way in. Here’s where to go depending on your dog’s age, goals, and where you are in the journey.
Dog Agility Training NYC
The full agility program for adult and adolescent dogs — what semi-private feeds into. View page → FoundationsPuppy Agility NYC
Safe, low-impact foundations for puppies 6 months and up — the earliest start. View page → OutdoorOutdoor Agility · UWS
Outdoor cohorts in Central Park and Riverside Park — real parks, real distractions. View page → Live datesClass Schedule
Current agility and nose work cohorts with live spot counts and start dates. View page → BehaviorReactive Resilience Therapy™
Agility-based confidence work for reactive dogs — a great pairing for sensitive teams. View page → PricingTraining Prices
Clear, all-inclusive pricing for classes, evaluations, and private sessions. View page →Reserve your spot — before the series fills
Enrollment is limited to just 2–4 teams per series. Book your place, then select the “Semi-Private Agility for Beginners” class on the booking site. Questions first? Call (347) 934-4102.