AGILITY TRAINING
Fort McMurray is host to numerous dog sport fanatics! At MacKenzie Boarding Kennels, we encourage a healthy active lifestyle for both you and your dog while providing a safe and controlled space to do it. With over 15 years in the sport, we are sure to make your training experience both memorable and enjoyable!
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BEGINS: May 2026
CLASSES WILL BEGIN THE WEEK OF MAY 11, 2026 and will operate on tuesdays and thursdays at 6:15 pm
PLEASE NOTE: ALL DOGS FROM LEVEL 1 MUST HAVE BASIC OBEDIENCE AND MUST NOT BE REACTIVE TO OTHER PEOPLE OR DOGS. CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS.
Comfortable with obstacles: jumps, hoops, barrels, contact equipment, tunnels, weaves with gates. Solid grasp of start line commands. Use of mark bucket. Introduction of directional commands (here, switch). Comfortable with short sequences of obstacles (up to 4).
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BEGINS: The week of May 11, 2026
CLASSES RUN EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT 7:30 PM INSTRUCTED BY RANDY AND DAVE
level 2 focuses on the Ability to complete 6 weaves without gates. Commitment to obstacles. Successful handling of contact obstacles (e.g. bottom) . Introduction to distance commands (out, go etc.). Introduction to wraps, discriminations. Ability to complete Intro type courses, introduction to Novice type courses. Solid understanding of here and switch.
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BEGINS: Week of May 11
CLASSES RUN EVERY WEEK ON SATURDAYS AT 4PM.
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$180.00 / 6 Classes
Note: Drop-in sessions are only available for Advanced Agility at this time.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
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Randy Mackenzie
INSTRUCTOR
Randy is an elite-level handler and the owner and founder of Mackenzie Boarding Kennels. Over the years, he has been instrumental in developing and strengthening the agility community, inspiring countless handlers along the way. Randy currently competes with his two Border Collies and is the go-to instructor for teaching Agility Foundations and Level 2, sharing his knowledge both in his own agility field and at 3 Dawgs Training Facility.
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Dave Stearman
INSTRUCTOR
As an elite-level handler, Dave has dedicated himself to learning all he can in the sport of agility, which some affectionately call his “obsession.” He enjoys traveling across North America to compete with his four Border Collies and is currently advancing his skills in distance handling. Outside of competition, Dave can often be found course building or instructing Advanced Level students. He also serves as an SP-2 Judge with the North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC).
summer seminar
with JODI DILLARD
may 30-31, 2026
MACKENZIE KENNELS AGILITY FIELD
FORT MCMURRAY, AB
This seminar will run may 30-31, 2026 at the MacKenzie Kennels Agility Field, offering something for every level of handler.
Morning sessions (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Intro/Novice
Afternoon sessions (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Open/Elite
Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills at a higher level, our facilitator’s insight will offer valuable takeaways to help move your training forward. Sessions will be tailored to support handlers and dogs at each stage, with a focus on enhancing foundations, confidence, connection, and teamwork.
🔹 Cost
$200.00 (NON CLUB MEMBER) pER DOG, PER SESSION
$160 (CLUB MEMBER) per dog, per session
🔹 Working spots: Limited to 8 per session
🔹 Auditing: Unlimited spots available at $50 per session