One to One and equipment hire

Maybe you are an experienced Agility Handler and you now just want to run your dog to have fun or practice for up and coming competitions. This session will enable you to set the equipment as you wish, without tuition from Sue, but she will be there to help you if needed.

Perhaps you need to work on individual issues, is your dog unsuitable for class environment? Or you may just prefer that personal touch. One hour will be ample for most dogs as they will soon become tired. You can share this session with a friend?

Sessions bookable in advance

What to Expect!

When first starting Agility and Flyball please don’t expect your dog to be jumping over everything immediately, or even during the first sessions as these will be used to acclimatise both you and your dog to the basic principles of agility and Flyball.

Over a period of weeks you will need to be taught how to train your dog to each piece of equipment before you are able to build up sufficient knowledge and skill to consider tackling any form of multiple courses.

All jumps will be set low to start with as the dogs have to learn how to jump and land as well as becoming confident about what they are doing. Dogs not having seen a piece of equipment before will naturally be wary of it! Similarly, you have to learn the correct approaches, coupled with any preferred commands and hand signals.

Whilst there will be periods of inactivity by the very nature of these agility activities, “Look and Learn” is a very good maxim! Whilst you can initially work on the training aspects of a piece of equipment in small groups, only one dog and handler can tackle one or more pieces of equipment at any one time.

As learning and confidence grows we will extend the course work to suit all sizes and breeds of dog.

 

For Your Safety & Information. Important!
Please take the time to Read carefully!

FEES
All classes £6 per Handler & Dog per session
(sessions paid in advance in blocks of six = £36, when you have used six, then you can book a further six and so on) All sessions can be used in any class.

One to One £20 per hour per session, to be pre-booked.
Please discuss your requirements with Sue.

Payment method; by cash, Cheque or bank transfer.
Once paid refunds will not be given!

The six weekly sessions do not have to be consecutively used.
However please try to be consistent with training; you will achieve better results that way.

Please note: If you do not attend for a period longer than six weeks and do not inform Sue that you are not returning then it will be presumed that you are not coming back and all fees paid will be forfeited and a fresh six week fee will be required on your return.

Sue hopes that you will enjoy coming so much that you will stay forever but if you intend to stop coming then please let her know, there maybe someone waiting to join.

Cancellations

Rare circumstances could mean that training will be postponed, so please check on Sit Dog Training website for cancellations, please make sure you have supplied your email address and mobile number and keep them updated. Sue will email or text you, alternatively contact Sue on the morning of training 07879 220715. Sometimes Sue goes on holiday or training seminars. You will be given ample notice if this is the case.

Conduct Expected of All Handlers & their dogs

Fun Agility & Flyball dogs must be a minimum of 12 months old and reliable in off-lead conditions with basic obedience, to be suitable for agility work.

Pre-Agility, Puppies & Adolescents from the completion of their vaccination programme to approximately a year, they will be limited to low level equipment.
Pre-Agility’s main aim is to teach control and direction while at the same time learning socialisation skills and having fun.

All dogs must be kept on-lead at all times, except when required by your instructor to be off-lead.

Warming up

Before being trained in the use of, or before using any equipment, your dogs must be warmed up with some normal and fast pace “close” lead walking and play. Dogs can pull muscles and damage limbs just as we can if not loosened up sufficiently before strenuous exercise is undertaken.

Control

Please keep your dog under close control when working on and off lead.

Harsh handling of dogs, Check chains, and the various punishment collars (e.g. citronella), water spray bottles, rattle cans are not permitted.

Do not allow your dog to invade another dog’s space.

Do not treat other people’s dogs without their permission.

Other handlers must be able to hear the class instructor, so please focus on your dog and don't let it bark continually.

Avoid feeding your dog for at least 2 HOURS before doing training and make sure you rest your dog for at least 1 hour after exercise/training before feeding your dog. This is because dogs can have a stomach torsion which is life threatening. Also if they are hungry then treat training is more effective.

Vaccination & Health

Please make sure that your dog is on a regular vaccination program. You may be asked to show proof of this. If your dog is unwell or has kennel cough please inform Sue and stay away from training until clear, although rarely serious Kennel Cough is very contagious and can be contracted from dogs drinking from a shared water bowl. If you own an intact female, please avoid training when she is in season. If you feel unwell then also consider staying away as partaking in strenuous exercise is not advisable when your body is coping with infection.

Keeping the Training Venue Clean

Please bring poo bags and clean up after your dog and dispose of in the bin provided.
Please do not allow dogs to pee on the equipment, if they do so, wash it off! There are adequate trees and grassed areas for this purpose.

Setting Up and Putting Away the Equipment

It would be extremely helpful if Handlers could arrive before start time to help Sue to set up, and to stay after training to help pack away. Many hands make light work! And she isn't getting any younger.

What Training Gear to Use?

Make sure you wear suitable comfy clothing, layers are best. You must use sensible and suitable footwear such as Trainers, Stout Shoes or Boots with non slip soles. The grass can get very slippy when wet. Loose fitting shoes like sandals, heels of any kind, or similar light footwear are totally unsuitable and could put you or others at risk of personal injury.

Equipment

Handlers must not interfere with equipment in any way; adjustments to equipment should only be made by instructors or otherwise with their full consent.

Finally

The training Barn and field is on Mr De Roeck’s private land, so please be respectful. "Keep the customer happy", is Mr De Roeck's motto, we must keep him happy or we will lose this lovely venue.
There are fresh water and toilet facilities.

If you have any complaints or concerns then please tell Sue, problems shared are problems halved!

Before joining a class please ensure that you have completed an enrolment form and signed the disclaimer and returned to Sue with your fees.

Training Schedule

Puppy & Adolescent Pre-agility classes
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10.30 - 11.30

Beginners Fun Agility and Flyball class
Saturdays 12.00– 13.00

Fun Agility & Flyball
Thursdays 10.30 – 11.45
Saturdays 13.30 – 15.00

Wednesdays 18.00 – 19.15 ish

Contact Sue for enrolment forms

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