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Sue & her dogs in action!
Training on Sunday & Thursday Mornings &Thursday evenings
Sunday Classes Start from 10am and run in succession
Please contact Sue for availability and times.
Plans in the pipeline; Puppy Agility/socialisation classes and Adolescent dogs Agility Classes, please contact Sue if either of these will be of interest to you.
Open Day Sunday March 21st 2010, A huge thank you to everyone who attended. Please click on photo below to view gallery
My Agility Classes will be primarily just for fun.
I always aim to keep fun in dog training.
Agility is a wonderful way for owners and their dogs to interact together, both with their dogs and other like minded people, it builds the relationship and trust between you and your dog and will keep you both fit too!
My equipment is of excellent quality made by well renowned companies and is of Kennel Club competition standard.
DJ Agility Jaycee Jumps
So if you get the bug (and you probably will) you can be sure that you and your dog will be used to working with the standard of equipment used at Agility shows.
Contact Sue for further details or to be put on the waiting list Please note: Being put on the waiting list holds you under no obligation, it enables Sue to contact you when there is a place.
Not sure if Fun Agility is for you? Sue welcomes you to come along to a training session to have a look and a free trial. Please contact Sue for times.For your safety & information
Please watch this space for the Latest Agility News and training information.
Chris Evans Agility Challenge!
Posted Sat 31st July 2010: Well it is the last day of July already! Classes back to normal. A big thank you to those who managed to come along to Thorne! Congratulations to the following who have now passed Level 1 and will be receiving their certificates at their next class. Moira & Ted;Jane & Gillian with Poppy; Chelsea & Scorpio; Sue & Molly; The Ball family & Bonita; Trish & Boris; Elaine & Jess; Aileen & Lady; Angela & Nia;Seren & Bryn; Alex & Angel; Claire & Georgie; Gill & Scooby; Sarah & Tyson; Chris & Kezzy; Carol & Judy; Wendy & Millie; Pete & Linda with Buddy; Jayne & Meg; Sue & Maisie and Jane with Gizmo. Well done everyone!
New classes coming soon! Puppy Agility and Adolescent Agility!
Posted Wednesday 21st July 2010: Sue is suitably refreshed after a lovely break in Cornwall. training as usual this thursday. A huge thank you for everyone who came along and supported the Mayflower sanctuary show, Scruffs! I managed to raise £54 with my agility arena for the sanctuary. Don't forget to come along this weekend to the Thorne summer festival, I will be there both days with my agility equipment and also joining me in the same arena will be Thorne flyball club, so come and have a go.
Posted Friday 2nd July 2010: Sue will be at the Scruffs show on Sunday July 4th with her equipment, come and meet Sue and have a go.
Posted Monday 20th June 2010: We are now into the second of six sessions for most and I am extremely pleased with everyones progress and feel sure that most will be ready to move to level 2 very soon. I am handing out July's training schedule at the classes, please let Sue know if you haven't received one. I am also very proud to announce that I was accepted today as a member of The Guild of Dog trainers as Master Trainer.
Posted Saturday 8th June 2010: Well I planned to buy a paddling pool to keep the doggies cool in the hot weather, I bought one yesterday and it hasn't stopped raining since :) My new agility t-shirts arrived yesterday, which I shall be modelling at the next training sessions.
About Agility
Dog agility is a dog sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. Obstacles include the following:-
Jumps
Tunnels, collapsible & rigid
Dog Walk
Seesaw
Weaving Poles
Tyre jump
Long Jump
Table (pause box)
‘A’ Frame
In competition, dog and handler are required to complete the planned course against the clock clearly. Faults will be given for not completing within the time, for knocking jumps down, refusals, and failing to touch contact points. Faults will be given for handling the dog or touching the equipment. Taking the wrong course can result in elimination. I liken it to Show jumping for dogs.
Although all training in the beginners classes is primarily carried out on lead, basic obedience is essential. Sit, Down, Wait and Recall. So start practicing now. Find out what motivates your dog, treats, or toys? Do you clicker train? Although these cannot be used in competition they are very useful tools for helping your dog learn Agility.
Agility is a very active sport and will require some running and so please ensure that you and your dog are fairly fit, if unsure please check with your doctor/vet before starting. As with any exercise it is wise to warm up those muscles before starting to avoid injury.
All dogs are born with a need to work. Agility will provide mental and physical stimulation. All breeds large and small are welcome, dogs from 12 months and handlers of any age as long as they are capable of controlling their dog.
Puppies are welcome to come along to socialize, but will be restricted to low impact equipment.
Just look what you can achieve with a little practice!
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