Business Details
25 Years
experience
Dog Agility Training Classes in Escondido, CA
Established in 2001, Dog Quest has been dedicated to advancing dog agility training in North San Diego County. Our facility in Escondido, California, offers structured classes designed to prepare handlers and their dogs for competitive agility challenges. With a focus on foundational skills and competition readiness, we cater to both aspiring competitors and casual participants seeking expert guidance. Our training programs emphasize clear instruction, rule comprehension, and skill development tailored to diverse dog breeds.Led by nationally recognized trainer Anne Platt, our team combines decades of competitive experience with a passion for fostering excellence in agility sports. The facility features a spacious 21,850-square-foot Masters ring and a dedicated Beginners ring, ensuring optimal training environments for all skill levels.
Services
Beginner Agility Classes
Pre-Novice Training
Open/Excellent Level Coaching
Competition Preparation
Facility Rentals
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Owner Anne Platt has 41 AKC Master Agility Champion titles across 9 dogs
- Dedicated 21,850 sq ft Masters ring for full-course training
- Structured curriculum prepares handlers for national competitions
- Experienced instructors with decades of competitive achievement
- Separate Beginners ring for foundational skill development
What people say
Expert trainers
Clean facilities
Competition success
Knowledgeable staff
Dedicated rings
Services
Beginner Agility Classes
Structured lessons for new agility handlers focusing on foundational skills. Covers basic commands, obstacle techniques, and handler-dog communication. Designed for dogs with no prior agility experience.
Competition Preparation
Advanced instruction for national-level competition readiness. Includes course strategy, timing precision, and rule compliance training. Led by multiple national champion handler Anne Platt.
Open/Excellent Level Coaching
Skill development for handlers progressing beyond basics. Focuses on complex course navigation, speed control, and advanced handling techniques. Multiple weekly class times available.
People
Anne Platt
Owner/Head Trainer
National dog agility champion with 41 AKC MACH titles across 9 dogs. Competed at AKC Nationals for 25+ years. Specializes in developing competitive handlers and dogs through personalized instruction.
Questions
What agility levels do you offer?
We provide classes for Beginners, Pre-Novice, Novice, Open, and Excellent levels with multiple weekly sessions.
Who teaches the classes?
Owner Anne Platt and select certified instructors teach all classes. Anne has over 25 years of national competition experience.
Is competition required?
No, competition participation is optional. Our curriculum prepares students for competition while accommodating casual participants.
What facility features do you have?
Our 21,850 sq ft Masters ring supports full competition courses. We also have a dedicated 3,600 sq ft Beginners ring with complete fencing.
Reviews (3)
Valerie T.
Jun 30, 2016
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All the instructors are great. I love the idea of having multiple trainers in a class and them all being available for questions and feedback. Fantastic experience with lot's of practical topics. I've done basic training at a big box store but learned so much more at Dog Quest. It's a much more natural setting compared to being confined to the inside of a store so the dogs benefit a lot more.
They also offer drop-in topics once a week to former students. I definitely plan to take advantage. I am shocked that anybody would give them a poor review unless they are in denial about their poor handling skills and don't take professional advise well.
They also offer drop-in topics once a week to former students. I definitely plan to take advantage. I am shocked that anybody would give them a poor review unless they are in denial about their poor handling skills and don't take professional advise well.
Patty B.
Feb 18, 2016
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Anne is very helpful and seems to know how to suggest ways to helping the dogs learn these fun tasks. Our dog has fun there and the other dogs in the class are so well behaved. Who knew that 5 or 6 dogs could be so calm with their owners while waiting their turn to practice something. We come early and watch the advanced class. Wow. Maybe our dog will be able to have all that fun some day; jumping thru a hoop, weaving, going on a teater, and through a tub. and being so happy to do so.
Brenda B.
Dec 15, 2015
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I think I found the best place to train my dog! I've been taking my dog Maggie to class at Dog Quest for over a month now. We both really enjoy it. The teacher, Ann is the owner of Dog Quest. She gives everyone individual attention which I really like. I like watching the people who are really good in class but it is also nice how welcoming everyone is to the brand new people too. I really didn't know how Maggie would do or what to expect. I'm really glad I gave it a try, it is so good for Maggie. Going to class at Dog Quest is the highlight of my week.
