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Agile Paws Dog Sports — Dog Training in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Agile Paws Dog Sports is a dog training business in Rancho Cucamonga, California offering group classes, working from rented training space. They take aggression cases by assessment and have been in business for 16+ years.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA • Uses rented space • 5.0 ★ (5 Google reviews)

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Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

16 / 100

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Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 0%
Program clarity: 63%

About Agile Paws Dog Sports

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Tammy Wilson, who owns and runs Agile Paws Dog Sports, competes seriously in K9 Nose Work, her dogs have earned titles through Elite level, including an Elite Champion designation in 2023 with several first-place overall finishes at trials. She completed the NACSW Instructor Training Course in 2014 and shifted her business to focus exclusively on nose work by 2018, after years of teaching agility and competing in various dog sports.

The Rancho Cucamonga-based program offers group classes progressing from introductory nose work through odor recognition and trial preparation, held at rotating locations around the area rather than a single facility. According to their site, nose work suits dogs regardless of age, temperament, or physical limitations since it relies only on their sense of smell. They describe their approach as low-stress with no dog-to-dog interaction, which they say makes it accessible for reactive or fearful dogs.

Beyond classes, Agile Paws regularly hosts NACSW-sanctioned trials and Odor Recognition Tests in Southern California, giving local handlers competition opportunities. Mock trials and group practice sessions appear periodically for current students. The business has been operating since 2009, supported by a small team including volunteers who help coordinate events and hospitality at trials.

What dog training programs does Agile Paws Dog Sports offer?

Scent work is the specialty here, with a structured progression from Intro to K9 Nose Work through competition-level prep classes for NW1, NW2, NW3, and Elite teams. Agile Paws Dog Sports runs most courses over five weeks, and the intro class works well for reactive or fearful dogs since there's no dog-to-dog interaction. Prerequisites apply as you advance, though instructor approval can sometimes substitute for earlier classes.

Intro to K9 Nose Work®

Price not published.

This foundational class builds a dog's hunt drive, confidence, and independence using food or toy rewards. Instructors assess each dog's environmental sensitivities to noise and crowds and create plans to work through them. Dogs search individually in containers and interiors, with no dog-to-dog interaction during class.

Only one dog works at a time while others remain crated or in vehicles between their turns.

Best for: Dogs new to nose work, including those who are shy, fearful, reactive, or have other environmental sensitivities.

Requirements: No prior nose work experience required; suitable for dog reactive or fearful dogs since there are no dog-to-dog interactions

Duration: 5 weeks

Focus: Scent work, Fear & anxiety, Socialization

Intro to Odor

Price not published.

This class introduces dogs to their first target odor, Birch, and progressively adds Anise and Clove by the end of the session. Handlers become more actively involved in searches while continuing to build observational skills. Searches continue in containers and interiors, now incorporating odor detection.

Handlers work more closely with their dogs during searches as odors are introduced progressively.

Best for: Dogs that have completed the Intro to Nose Work class.

Requirements: Requires successful completion of the Intro to Nose Work class

Duration: 5 weeks

Focus: Scent work, Advanced obedience

The Elements

Price not published.

This class covers all four trial elements including the Vehicles element and more distracting Exterior environments. Handler and dog teams begin focusing on handling technique and search patterns rather than just odor detection basics.

Teams practice searches across containers, interiors, exteriors, and vehicles with a focus on handling patterns.

Best for: Dogs who have completed Intro to Nose Work or Intro to Odor.

Requirements: May follow either Intro to Nose Work or Intro to Odor

Duration: 5 weeks

Focus: Scent work, Advanced obedience

Continuing Odor

Price not published.

These drop-in field trip sessions take place at various locations and focus on skill building, environmental challenges, and search patterning. Sign-ups are posted monthly for these ongoing sessions.

Classes are drop-in and held at rotating outdoor locations rather than a fixed session schedule.

Best for: Dogs that have completed Intro to Odor and The Elements, are on all three odors, or have instructor approval.

Requirements: Requires completion of Intro to Odor and The Elements, being on all three odors, or instructor approval

Focus: Scent work, Advanced obedience

Prep Classes: Containers/ORT

Price not published.

This class concentrates on container searches to prepare dogs for the ORT (Odor Recognition Test) evaluation. It suits dogs at various levels who want extra practice with container work specifically.

Best for: Dogs recently completed Intro to Odor or wanting additional container work, at all levels.

Requirements: Ideal for dogs that recently completed Intro to Odor; dogs at all levels are welcome

Focus: Scent work

Prep Classes: NW1/NW2 Prep

Price not published.

This class prepares handler-dog teams for NW1 and NW2 level trials, with an emphasis on foundational skills and encouraging odor pairing.

Best for: Teams ranging from recent Intro to Odor graduates to those competing at NW2.

Requirements: Ideal for dogs that recently completed Intro to Odor, up to teams competing at NW2 level

Focus: Scent work

Prep Classes: NW3

Price not published.

This class targets teams competing at the NW3 trial level, working with multiple hides per search.

Best for: Teams competing at NW3 level, or lower-level teams prepared for multiple hides.

Requirements: Geared for teams competing at NW3 level; NW1/NW2 teams may join but should expect multiple hides

Focus: Scent work, Advanced obedience

Prep Classes: NW3/Elite

Price not published.

This advanced class is designed for teams at the NW3 and Elite competition levels, featuring multiple hides and more challenging hide placements than lower-level classes.

Best for: Teams competing at NW3 and Elite levels, with limited openings for NW2 teams by instructor approval.

Requirements: For teams competing at NW3 and Elite levels; NW2 teams may join with instructor approval if space allows

Focus: Scent work, Advanced obedience

How much does Agile Paws Dog Sports cost?

Agile Paws Dog Sports does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at Agile Paws Dog Sports in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Program	Price	Length
Intro to K9 Nose Work®	Not published	5 weeks
Intro to Odor	Not published	5 weeks
The Elements	Not published	5 weeks
Continuing Odor	Not published	Not stated
Prep Classes: Containers/ORT	Not published	Not stated
Prep Classes: NW1/NW2 Prep	Not published	Not stated
Prep Classes: NW3	Not published	Not stated
Prep Classes: NW3/Elite	Not published	Not stated

What training methods does Agile Paws Dog Sports use?

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not state which training method Agile Paws Dog Sports uses.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Agile Paws Dog Sports?

As described in the business's own materials

Tammy Wilson, Owner & Instructor

According to their site, tammy has a long history in dog sports including obedience, scent hurdles, conformation, hunt tests, and agility before discovering K9 Nose Work around 2013. She has competed extensively with her own dogs, earning multiple top placements at NW1, NW3, and Elite levels.

Credentials listed on their site: Completed the NACSW Instructor Training Course in 2014. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Jessica Vallely, Volunteer Coordinator, Marketing, and Event Organizer

According to their site, jessica began with Agile Paws early on taking agility classes with her dog Daisy and has since taken on organizing volunteers and community events for the business.

Peg Winchell, Hospitality Coordinator

According to their site, peg started in nose work classes with her dog Mac and now manages hospitality at Agile Paws events, welcoming volunteers and competitors, and helps with community events.

Where does Agile Paws Dog Sports offer dog training?

Agile Paws Dog Sports trains out of rented space in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, offering group classes.

Their site says they dog owners of all experience levels interested in nose work, ranging from complete beginners and dogs with behavioral or physical challenges to competitive teams preparing for or competing in NACSW trials.

Classes are held at rotating locations around the greater Rancho Cucamonga and Upland area rather than a single fixed facility, including field trips for advanced students.

Classes meet at 10019 Oakgrove Dr in Rancho Cucamonga. Since they rent the space rather than own it, parking and access details aren't published on their site.

How does Agile Paws Dog Sports compare with other Rancho Cucamonga dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 3 published Rancho Cucamonga listings (10 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Agile Paws Dog Sports.

Price: too few Rancho Cucamonga programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, among 3 published Rancho Cucamonga programs.

Transparency: 16 out of 100 (minimal information), with 0% price transparency and 63% program clarity. 1 of 3 Rancho Cucamonga listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

What should you ask Agile Paws Dog Sports before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a full program costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training methods they use and whether aversive tools are part of the program.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.

Location and hours

10019 Oakgrove Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Hours are not published in the materials Barklen reviewed. Confirm before visiting.

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Agile Paws Dog Sports against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

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Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026