Fun Dog Agility – Information

FUN DOG AGILITY  

** PLEASE NOTE: After 7years, our Fun Dog Agility Service will cease at the end of September 2024, to enable our Dog Training & Behaviour Service to become Dogs Club’s sole business focus. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your custom over the years, we’ve very much appreciated it and very much enjoyed our 7years of Fun Dog Agility with you.

Fun Dog Agility Coaching Diploma (BCCSDip.FDAg) [DISTINCTION] – British College of Canine Studies – February 2018

Level 3 & 4 PETbc Accredited Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma – (BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv) [DISTINCTION] – British College of Canine Studies – July 2022 – (Currently studying Level 5)

FUN DOG AGILITY

Dog Agility involves a handler and dog working together as a team, to negotiate anything up to 20 obstacles in a course. The dog is guided round by the handler using verbal and visual instruction.

It was first seen as a display during an interval at Crufts in 1978 and it was an instant hit; nearly three decades on, agility is a hugely popular international sport as well as a great recreational activity.

The difference between ‘Fun Agility’ and ‘Competition Agility’ is that with Fun Agility there’s no pressure involved to be fast or fabulous!

This a great recreational sport to do together, with the aim for the dogs to have fun, burn energy, feel a sense of achievement, improve their confidence and it’s a great way to enhance your communication and bond with your dog too. 

Fun Dog Agility is for all dogs, large and small, young and old, learning at their own pace and having great fun doing so!  There’s no negative reprimanding at all… it is run by positive reinforcement only.

The overall benefits of Fun Dog Agility

  • It’s great exercise (both physically and mentally)
  • It can be a great activity to channel some instinctive behaviours.
  • It helps with their confidence and focus.
  • It strengthens the bond and communication between you.
  • Agility is GREAT FUN for both of you!!
  • The dogs can enjoy the challenge and achievement no matter how slow or fast their learning capacity is.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Puppies should not be encouraged to jump until they are over 6-10months old because their bones and cartilage are still growing, and only low heights up to 18months because their bones and cartilage will be strengthening. We always keep the jump heights low, however it’s worth getting a thumbs up from your vet for pups under 12months, because each individual dog is different and we wouldn’t want to be causing any long term damage by starting them too early.

PUPPY ACTIVITY SESSION – Early years skills & intro to Fun Agility!

This is a great introduction for the pups to Fun Dog Agility (we use zero impact obstacles for these sessions)… We work towards building a great connection and communication with your pups and we highlight how guiding with clear instructions and good timing, are key for training anything new! Fun Dog Agility helps them learn to focus on you (listen and watch you)… it helps to build their confidence, establish a sense of achievement and strengthens your bond/trust together, which can ultimately help towards them being more balanced when faced with challenges. We highlight how dogs learn and communicate and give you follow up summary notes of our session to continue working with.

Suitable for pups up to 12months or indeed, perfect for elderly dogs too who are best not to jump.

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REGULAR AGILITY CLASSES ** ALL YEAR ROUND! ** – All levels welcome – £12.50 – 1hr Class

These are designed to be available so you can enjoy Fun Dog Agility regularly but without the commitment of a course. They are a great way to get a closer look at the all-important handling side of things. Learn – Improve – Progress.

Suitable for dogs over 10months old.

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BOOSTER CLASSES – Basic previous experience of all obstacles is essential – £12.50 – 1hr Class

In the Booster Classes we especially focus on mastering the use of the equipment with a full course set up, whilst continuing to improve focus & communication. Learn – Improve – Progress.

Please Note: It is essential that you have undergone some basic Agility training and have learnt properly how to use all the equipment safely and correctly (Hurdle Jumps, Long Jump, Small Tunnel, Large Bent Tunnel, Tyre, A-Frame, Dog Walk, See Saw, Pause Box)

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POP-UP FUN AGILITY PARK – A Playground for Dogs! – All ages Welcome – £5 (cash on arrival)

These are DROP-IN Sessions – No need to book! – Set up with small training size equipment – Great for a taster session as well as practicing and having great fun! Learn – Improve – Progress.

  • SATURDAY 20th JANUARY 2024 – 12midday – 2pm – Preston Park, Brighton – The Old Bowling Green – a fully enclosed training area just between the Rotunda Cafe and the Tennis Courts
  • Date TBA – Greenleas Recreation Ground, Hangleton Lane, Hangleton BN3

NO NEED TO BOOK – JUST TURN UP AND PAY £5 for unlimited time & enjoyment of the course

1-2-1 AGILITY SESSION – Tailored to your requirements – £25 for a 40min session

1-2-1’s are perfect if your dog is easily distracted or over-stimulated in a class environment. A great way to learn from scratch and/or progress to an intermediate level at your own pace. Learn – Improve – Progress.

TO BOOK… please email: dogsclub@outlook.com

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PRIVATE AGILITY SESSION – For your Group of friends – Tailored to your requirements!

These are great for Birthday parties or getting a group of friends together to have some fun with your dogs.

  • Up to 8 dogs per group (must be a minimum of 5)
  • £12.50 per dog

TO BOOK… please email: dogsclub@outlook.com

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4 WEEK BEGINNERS COURSE – All levels welcome – £50 for a 4 week course

4 Week Beginners Courses run through the Summer months only (April – September) – These are a thorough and progressive introduction to Dog Agility with large size kit (not KC size). Suitable for dogs over 10months old.

Please follow this link for all current dates/times for 2024 4wk Beginners Courses https://dogsclub.co.uk/fun-dog-agility-classes/