Dog Quest

**ONLY IF LIKE BEING ABUSED** I cannot express how disappointed I have been in the training offered at this facility. The trainer is downright disrespectful to paying clients. I tried to stick it out for 6 months and that was about 5 months too many! The verbal abuse included admonitions for being tardy (not me), allowing your dog to pee in the ring (for which Anne tried to throw water in my dog’s face), talking during class, etc. I understand and respect ground rules, but I also expect not to be spoken to like a child or have others embarrassed in front of the group.
Anne does not «teach». Your «learning» will come from trying and failing. There is no definition of common terms or any strategies provided. The classes move very slowly. In each one hour session, we would commonly only complete two «stations» — either weave poles or a-​frame plus a jumping sequence. My dog can complete ALL of the agility obstacles, but was only able to train on very limited objects. The insistence to nail the «two on, two off» is archaic. There are many ways to train contacts and that technique can even be detrimental to the dog’s long-​term health.
The final straw for me was being in the same «Fast-​track» class for six months. It is not fair for us to have been in the same class for so long and have new owners who have never (ever) tried agility before join in each week. Had I been offered some proper training and some encouragement to continue to work on my dog’s focus and drive, I believe we could have progressed much quicker.
I honestly do not feel like Anne takes pride in her students doing well. While you may have to face competition in the ring one day, you shouldn’t have to face it on your home training field. I made several attempts to approach Anne at local competitions hoping to learn more and feel included. Unfortunately, she lacks enough social skills to have made that possible.
I think the biggest disappointment though is that my dog was treated like a nuisance when in fact, she is a wonderful and energetic puppy who once again LOVES agility.

I’ve been attending Anne Platt’s «Fast Track» agility class for about 2 months. Fast Track is her beginning group sessions designed to give handlers and dogs an overview of the sport and get up and running very quickly.
Anne is a very experienced, knowledgeable and patient trainer. She primarily trains the handler (generally the dog owner) how to train the dog. Thus, sessions are active and physical for both dogs and handlers.
The facility is nicely setup — great equipment, securely fenced, lit in the evening, and nicely maintained.
I enthusiastically recommend the class to anyone interested in agility training with their dog. Dog Quest Agility offers classes at every level, from the beginners in Fast Track to the competition-​focused advanced classes.
As far as my participation goes, we’re just enjoying ourselves and learning about this exciting sport. I get excercise, my dog is becoming more socialized (not really a goal of agility, but it’s bringing him out of his shell), and we get to spend time working together outdoors in a nice open air facility.
I’m glad I found Dog Quest. If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your dog, check it out!