Personalized semi-private agility training
The individual attention of private lessons with the motivation and fun of a small group — just 2–4 teams per series, for recreation, enrichment, and fitness.
Enjoy the personalized attention of private lessons with the motivation and fun of a small group. Enrollment is intentionally limited to just two to four teams, so every handler receives individualized coaching, customized homework, and significantly more repetitions than a traditional agility class allows.
This is a recreational program built for physical exercise, mental stimulation, enrichment, and teamwork — it is not competitive. Because the group is capped at just 2–4 dogs, it can also 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.
Who is this for?
- Dogs 6 months of age or older
- Basic leash manners in place
- Comfortable working near other dogs — the small group also suits dogs managing mild reactivity
- No previous agility experience required
- Dogs training for sport are welcome
- Dogs training for enrichment are equally welcome
Benefits of small-group coaching
- Confidence
- Body awareness & coordination
- Balance & fitness
- Focus & impulse control
- Recall & handler engagement
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Foundations for future agility
The essentials
Training locations
- Carl Schurz ParkUpper East Side
- W. 105th St. @ Riverside ParkAdjacent to the dog run
- W. 103rd St. @ Central ParkUpper West Side
Professional-grade equipment & safety standards
Sessions use portable, sport-safe agility equipment — properly sized, spaced, and set to keep every dog learning safely and confidently at its own level.
- Low jumps
- Tunnels
- Weave poles
- Teeter
- Cavaletti
- Cones
- Ground poles
- Balance equipment
- Target platforms
Some equipment (for example, the teeter) is not available at the Carl Schurz Park location.
A clear path from foundations to mini courses
Confidence, engagement & first jumps
Reward systems, body awareness, flatwork foundations, start-line routines, and introducing the first low jumps.
Weave poles & tunnels
Introducing weave poles and tunnels, with directional cues that build on week-one jump skills.
Teeter, sequences & sending
Introducing the teeter, building simple sequences, and teaching your dog to send ahead to obstacles.
Polishing handling & equipment
Refining handler timing, movement, and equipment performance for cleaner, more confident runs.
Putting it all together
Combining every skill into flowing mini-courses, with individualized coaching, graduation certificates, and next-step recommendations.
Adapted to your dog, every week
Exercises are adapted for puppies, timid dogs, high-drive dogs, future competitors, and dogs participating primarily for enrichment. Every team receives personalized feedback and customized homework after each class — so progress continues between sessions, not just during them.
What to bring
- Flat collar or well-fitting harness
- 4–6 ft leash (no retractable leashes)
- Soft, high-value treats
- Favorite toy (optional)
- Water and a bowl
- Comfortable clothing and footwear
Private-lesson instruction, group-class energy
This premium format blends the accountability and camaraderie of a group class with the individualized instruction normally reserved for private lessons. Enrollment is deliberately capped to maintain a high coach-to-student ratio and maximize how much you and your dog actually learn. It’s part of our broader dog agility training in NYC.
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 is 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.
Reserve your spot
Enrollment is limited to just 2–4 teams. Join the interest list or reserve your place before the series fills.
Reserve or join the interest list →Once on the booking site, select the “Semi-Private Agility for Beginners” class to enroll.