AGILITY

Puppy Foundation

A 4 week course for puppies from 16 weeks old. This course is especially designed for small puppies that want to become agility dogs and compete, or for puppies that just want to have fun and do something interesting. The course covers all aspects of pre-agility training without causing any undue stress to your dog’s body. Puppies will learn to focus and build on their self control as well as learning and enjoying a variety of new exercises.

Beginner

An introduction to agility for dogs past the puppy stage.  You will be introduced to various exercises and equipment in a relaxed and safe environment.  Your dog will start to learn about jumping, tunnels, agility moves and lots more, Our methods are all based on tried and tested methods using only motivation and reward.

Novice/Improver

This course builds on what you have learnt on the beginners’ course, continuing to build your dog’s confidence and skills on the agility equipment, and introducing them to weaves and contacts.

Workshops for specific skills

Workshops are run for you and your dog to brush up on specific skills such as weaves, contacts, handling and grid work.

TRAINING

Puppy Play and Learn

This is a fun class where your puppy gets to make friends and learns to interact with other puppies appropriately. You will learn about dogs and how they learn and how to train your puppy.

Puppy Improvers and Older Beginners

For older puppies who have moved on from Puppy Play and Learn or if you have a dog of any age who needs some basic training, this class will teach sit, down, stay, lead walking, recall, retrieve and nose work.  All exercises are taught within play. There are discussions on various types of head halters, harnesses, feeding and many other topics. Your puppies will be introduced to older dogs and all dogs will be introduced to various objects such as tunnels.

Junior Group

Once your dog has mastered the basics you may want to take its training further. The Junior Group covers send-away, retrieve, stay, distraction training, fun games, and moves for your dog.

Advanced

Carries on from the junior group, increasing your stay, out of sight stay, distance control and nose work games. Most of the work in this class is carried out off lead.

Kennel Club Good Citizen

Have fun training your dog and work towards your bronze, silver and gold certificates. There is also a special puppy certificate. Testing is carried out on a regular basis.