Edge Essentials Series:
Focus, Impulse Control & Engagement Classes
Single Sessions:
EDGE ESSENTIALS: DOTS IN AGILITY
This class is designed for dogs who experience big feelings around agility—whether that shows up as over-arousal, stress, distraction, or difficulty staying engaged in the ring. Using Control Unleashed® concepts and Dots, we’ll build clarity, confidence, and emotional regulation while keeping agility fun and forward moving.
Teams will work on:
Managing arousal and layering skills within agility sequences
Environmental acclimation so dogs can work confidently in different setups
Developing strong focus forward without handler micromanaging
Thoughtful approaches to contacts and start lines under emotional load
Creating structure and clear strategies for when things go sideways in training
This class helps dogs learn how to think and work through agility, not just what to do—supporting smoother runs, better communication, and a calmer, more connected teammate.
Pre-registration required.
Prerequisite: Dogs 4 months or older. Some obedience training recommended.
EDGE ESSENTIALS: BARK MANAGEMENT
The techniques in this class are designed specifically to address alert barking — including barking at sudden noises or people appearing unexpectedly.
These same skills are highly effective for common situations such as doorbell barking and fenceline barking as well.
Pre-registration required.
Prerequisite: Dogs 4 months or older. Some obedience training recommended.
1 hour group lesson $55 or save by choosing one of our multi-session passes. Pre-registration is required.
EDGE ESSENTIALS: MANAGING AROUSAL
Is your dog easily overstimulated, jumpy, or reactive? This short, fun class helps teach dogs how to stay calm, focused, and confident using pattern games. You’ll walk away with skills to help your pup manage excitement and stay balanced—even in the most stimulating environments. Perfect for dogs who need a little extra help regulating their energy!
Pre-registration required.
Prerequisite: Dogs 4 months or older. Some obedience training recommended.
1 hour group class $55 or save by choosing one of our multi-session passes.
EDGE ESSENTIALS: OVERCOMING DISTRACTIONS
Is your dog choosing distractions over you, no matter how hard you try? This class teaches you how to build focus, engagement, and reliable responses in real-world environments.
Instead of avoiding distractions, repeating cues, or trying to out-entertain your dog, you’ll learn clear, step-by-step strategies to help your dog notice distractions, think, and choose you.
We’ll focus on:
Teaching dogs to process and disengage from competing stimuli
Building trust and connection instead of relying on force or frustration
Using consistent cues and a structured plan for lasting results
Developing self-control and attention so your dog can succeed even in exciting environments
Perfect for dogs who struggle with focus or are easily overwhelmed by sights and sounds, this class gives you the tools to turn everyday chaos into calm, confident teamwork.
Pre-registration required.
Prerequisite: Dogs 4 months or older. Some obedience training recommended.
1 hour group class $55 or save by choosing one of our multi-session passes.
EDGE ESSENTIALS: OVERCOMING FOMO
Does your dog struggle when they feel left out? Those “big feelings” can show up as frustration, barking, spinning, vocalizing, or difficulty settling when another dog is training or playing. It may surface when you’re working a different dog, standing ringside, or anytime your dog can’t immediately access what they want.
This class will focus on teaching clear, constructive alternatives to frustration behaviors. Through thoughtful, reward-based training plans, dogs learn what to do instead of reacting—building emotional regulation, patience, and lasting behavior change.
Pre-registration required.
Prerequisite: Dogs 4 months or older. Some obedience training recommended.
1 hour group class $55 or save by choosing one of our multi-session passes.
EDGE ESSENTIALS: RUN FIRST, REWARD LATER
This class teaches dogs how to perform agility skills confidently and consistently without visible rewards. Handlers will learn how to transition reinforcement out of the ring so dogs understand that rewards still happen, just not immediately. By closing this common training gap, teams gain focus, confidence, and reliability when it matters most—on course and at trials.
Pre-registration required.
Prerequisite: Dogs 4 months or older. Some obedience training recommended.
1 hour group class $55 or save by choosing one of our multi-session passes.
Four- and Six-Week Classes:
BEYOND THE BACKYARD: DISTRACTION TRAINING FOR COMPETITION AND REAL LIFE!
Is your dog easily distracted—by squirrels, food on the ground, people, or other dogs? If you’re longing for consistent focus and dependable behavior not just at home but out in the real world, this class is designed with you in mind!
This class covers it all—reducing reliance on rewards, building generalization, and working through distractions! Join me and discover what it’s like to have a dog that listens anytime, anywhere.
Prerequisite: This class is in a group setting; participating dogs should be able to focus and work around other dogs.
The session of four– 1 hour classes cost $215.
Paypal fees will be deducted from all refunds. There will be NO refunds after week one.
There will be a makeup provided if class is cancelled by Ace’n Agility. There will be no refunds, credits or make-ups given for classes missed by the students.
BIG FEELINGS, CALM FUTURES: CONTROL UNLEASHED & FREE WORK IN ACTION
Whether your dog expresses their emotions with big, dramatic behavior or keeps them quietly tucked away, this class is for you. We’ll take a deep dive into the most effective Control Unleashed skills for helping dogs with big feelings build confidence, resilience, and calm.
In this class, you’ll learn to support your dog’s emotional and physical well-being in a way that naturally lowers arousal, encourages healthy behavior patterns, and promotes both physical and cognitive comfort—all without needing access to triggers or formal training setups. This approach transforms how your dog feels from the inside out, creating a calmer, more confident, and resilient companion—ready for whatever their lifestyle demands.
Prerequisite: This class is in a group setting; participating dogs should be able to focus and work around other dogs.
The session of four– 1 hour classes cost $215.
Paypal fees will be deducted from all refunds. There will be NO refunds after week one.
There will be a makeup provided if class is cancelled by Ace’n Agility. There will be no refunds, credits or make-ups given for classes missed by the students.
CONTROL UNLEASHED – CREATING A FOCUSED AND CONFIDENT DOG
Control Unleashed is designed to help “dogs with issues” learn how to relax, focus, and work off leash reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations.
Prerequisite: This class is in a group setting; participating dogs should be able to focus and work around other dogs.
The session of four– 1 hour classes cost $215.
Paypal fees will be deducted from all refunds. There will be NO refunds after week one.
There will be a makeup provided if class is cancelled by Ace’n Agility. There will be no refunds, credits or make-ups given for classes missed by the students.
CONTROL UNLEASHED PATTERN GAMES FOR SPORTS AND LIFE SKILLS
This class is for dogs who have trouble with the environmental conditions they meet in their life with you. Is your dog aroused by other dogs, afraid of new people, stimulated by motion, or anxious about change? Take this class to learn the foundation CU pattern games. Whether your dog stresses up or down, the Control Unleashed patterns developed by Leslie McDevitt can help!
Prerequisite: This class is in a group setting; participating dogs should be able to focus and work around other dogs.
The session of four– 1 hour classes cost $215.
Paypal fees will be deducted from all refunds. There will be NO refunds after week one.
There will be a makeup provided if class is cancelled by Ace’n Agility. There will be no refunds, credits or make-ups given for classes missed by the students.
FAST & FOCUSED: CONTROL UNLEASHED FOR AGILITY
When it comes to agility, the most successful agility dogs are the ones who can retain the best thinking brains. Whether it’s in the ring or outside of the ring, the agility environment can be a lot. That can cause a bunch of feelings! And those feelings can lead to all kinds of behaviors that aren’t helpful for your agility performance. Train your dog to be able to think in the face of what once distracted them and have the clarity you need to move successfully forward on your agility journey.
Prerequisite: This class is in a group setting; participating dogs should be able to focus and work around other dogs.
The session of four– 1 hour classes cost $215.
Paypal fees will be deducted from all refunds. There will be NO refunds after week one.
There will be a makeup provided if class is cancelled by Ace’n Agility. There will be no refunds, credits or make-ups given for classes missed by the students.