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I never got a good sense of how the building is used/signed up for/etc. I don't have a key so assumed it's off-limits to me, but is that the case? And if I can sign up to use the building, how is that done & what are the parameters? Is there a limit on the time that a single person can use in one session? Do I just put it on the calendar? Is it unlocked between certain hours? How much does the time cost? Obviously I don't know squat, but I'd like to know, er, at least a little squat. --Doranna

see above, Carolee Douglas

Because we are moving, I have to sell my agility equipment. Greyfoot-made weave poles in 4 sections @100. Home made adjustable tire jump free to weave pole buyer Greyfoot adjustable jumps--$12 Clean Run gift certificates: $50 will sell for $45; $20 sell for $17.50 Barb Mitchell Cell phone: 505 321-0846

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Hi All, Our Amigos Australian Shepherd Club is renting the building for our dog show this weekend. We will be in building starting at 2:00pm tomorrow and have competitors crates and grooming tables set up in building until 4:00PM on Sunday. There are out of town folks coming in for the shows and I would like a few of them to be able to be parked in the spaces nearest the door to the building as they will be working out of their vans to keep dogs cool in AC and have grooming table set up outside of van. We would like to reserve about 6 spaces near the front of building for the dog show if everyone would be ok with this. Please let me know your thoughts. We expect to have competitors coming in tomorrow between 2:00- 3:00 to set up and the shows tomorrow will run 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Saturday we will be using the building for shows 7:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 7:30am-4:00pm

A+ Agility student volume estimate for Monday 8/12, weather permitting 8:00AM Lessons Begin 9:00PM Last Class Ends 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM Two concurrent classes running, expect 12-18 vehicles

We are excited to celebrate the beginning of A+ Agility at Valley Dogs and we would like for you to join us in a celebration lunch at Perico's! Date: Saturday, August 10th Time: 12:15 PM Location: Perico's Restaurant - 3504 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 *Just west of Valley Dogs. Please reply to this thread if you are able to join us! We hope to see you there.

A+ Agility Wednesday 8/6/2024 (temps permitting) 8:15AM Lessons start 8:00PM Lessons end 24 scheduled sessions (private lessons and classes) 6:00PM-8:00PM Two Concurrent classes (12-18 vehicles) *I'll try to add one of these Thursday too so you have some idea of the typical traffic patterns (Sorry, I won't be able to do this long term. I am only relaying info published to A+ clients. Since we do not typically get a Fri, Sat, Sun schedule I probably can't forecast the weekend.)

Things are about to get lively at Valley Dogs! A+ Agility classes and privates begin Tuesday. 7:30AM - Instructors arrive around 8:15AM - Lessons start at and will conclude around 9:00PM 24 separate events (classes and private lessons) scheduled on Tuesday Busy times for parking: 10:00AM to 2:00PM - two concurrent classes on the field the entire 4 hours (expect 12-18 vehicles) 6:00PM-8:00PM - two concurrent classes on the field (expect 12-18 vehicles) Remember you can park at Perico's if the lot is full and please follow the Parking Plan guidelines to maximize our parking space.

I left a large fairly powerful floor fan which I'm not needing, at the facility. You're welcome to use it. Monica

August 4, 830a We're going to schedule another obedience distraction/run-through. Our plan this time, for Open and Utility, 2 rings will be set up and run 2 dogs, side-by-side, utility/utility or open/open, depending on signups. $15 for 2 run-throughs (same class x2 or open/utility, your choice). For beginner novice/novice, $10 for 1 run-through, to include group exercises, at appropriate skill level. Please RSVP, include dog name, class, jump height. Happy training! Dana & Marti

We will be having the ASCA sanctioned Rally & Obed trials on Sept 28-29, 2024 instead of Sept 7

Valley Dogs is excited to welcome A+ Agility to our wonderful facility! Agility classes will begin on the field in August, so there will be some equipment moved in and set up in the coming days to prepare the field for classes. Here is the current plan for moving equipment from The Center at Animal Humane (CAH) to Valley Dogs (VaDo): Saturday, July 27, take a load of equipment from CAH to VaDo and unload trailer into shed/field. Sunday July 28th 3:00pm, take a load of equipment from CAH to VaDo and unload trailer into shed/field. Wednesday July 31st 7:00pm, load all equipment still at CAH onto trailer. (This trailer load may be stored until Monday morning and then be taken down to VaDo.) Monday August 5, Time to be determined, meet at VaDo: Unload trailer into shed/on field if not already done. We are aware that parking may be a concern, but please rest assured that detailed information regarding parking will be provided prior to agility classes starting at Valley Dogs. We are grateful to Perico's for allowing us to use their parking lot for overflow parking. We encourage everyone to patronize their business…. Go indulge in a burrito or their delicious flautas as a token of our appreciation for their support! We understand that with change comes challenges, but the spirit of the dog sport community is strong, and making Valley Dogs open to the dog agility community is a great way to honor and respect Evi Fox’s dream for the field to be used for agility training. We will continuously assess how things are going and make necessary changes as appropriate. We appreciate your patience during this transitional time and are so thankful to you all for your support.

Valley Dogs Update from Tim: I would like to address the concerns and rumors that have been circulating lately regarding the new agility instructors and students coming to Valley Dogs. There will be absolutely no change for the groups/events currently scheduled inside the building and we will continue to utilize the calendars (online and posted in the building) for reserving usage. The agility group will be utilizing the field and will also have access to the restroom and kitchen, as needed. The only potential issue that I foresee is with regard to parking, but Monika has contacted Perico’s and they have graciously agreed to let us use the east side of their parking lot for overflow. Please consider supporting Perico’s when you can as a thank you for their help in this matter. Also, as a reminder, street parking is never allowed on La Mora out of respect for the neighbors. My hope has been for Valley Dogs to bless the dog community in memory of Evi. I ask everyone to treat each other kindly and respectfully during this time of growth. Change can sometimes be difficult, but it will be easier with proper communication. If you have specific concerns, you are welcome to contact me directly. I really appreciate the help many of you have given over the past couple weeks in anticipation of these changes. I would also like to acknowledge Dana Freebury who has been invaluable over the past four years and continues to help with oversight of the building. The agility field has been utilized very infrequently over the past few years, so the impact of this change should be fairly limited. However, if you have specific questions regarding field usage, they should be directed to Kim Terrill. She has stated that she will be happy to try to accommodate requests around their schedule. This will be an exciting opportunity for Valley Dogs to grow. Thank you for your part in helping to keep Evi’s memory alive! Tim Fox (505) 379-8512

Charlotte on I would like to do open and utility (14") Aug 4. Carolee

Reply in thread to RSVP for 7/15 Topic: Gettin' Fancy At The Wing Threadles, Post turns, Tossbacks, Forced Fronts Lets rehearse some of those tricky maneuvers! Focus on things that require excellent handler position and timing This will be held at Valley Dogs 1424 La Mora Ln SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 Every other Monday 6:45p-8:45pm (Includes setup and tear down) There are nice bright field lights. We can close the street side gate at 7pm to feel safer. $10 per team Capacity, ~8 teams This is a bit different than any class or drill I've seen in our area. We rent the field so we can practice together. No instructor. A host presents a small space exercise aimed to practice a targeted skill. The whole group sets up and tears down. We all get there the same time and leave when its all put away. Peer demos, feedback, coaching and encouragement. More input from the group than a drill, less feedback than a class.

Hello All, We have some exciting news! We have just received word that we will be welcoming a new group of agility trainers and students to Valley Dogs. The instructors from the Center at Animal Humane will transfer their training program here in early August. This will allow Valley Dogs the opportunity to provide more lessons, classes and drills! More details to follow, but for now, we extend a warm welcome to CAH Trainers - Kim, Linda, Susan, Ellen, Cindi, and Coleen and all of their students and dogs. As we embrace this new chapter, we continue to keep Evi’s vision and passion for dog training alive! ?

Downed trees in ditch, watering of field got moved to Tuesday morning. 7 am to 1 pm. -- Dana Freebury