Fun Dog Agility – Pop-Up Agility Parks, Beginners Courses and Intermediate Handling Classes

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

FUN DOG AGILITY

Dog agility involves the dog negotiating anything up to 20 obstacles, on a course designed by the judge, against the clock.

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.

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

The main purpose is 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.  It’s a recreational sport for you and your dog to enjoy together.

Fun 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!!
  • It allows the dogs to enjoy the challenge and achievement no matter how slow or fast their learning capacity is.

There are different ways to enjoy Fun Dog Agility with Dogs Club!

More specific information below these highlights… plus forthcoming dates for your diary!

1.  ** Pop-up Fun Agility Park ** – Set up as a course with training size equipment learning/practicing/having fun by running the course.
👉Pop ups are perfect for using once or twice p/month as a regular recreational exercise with your dog! £5 for unlimited time – No pre-booking required.

2. ** 4 Week Courses for Beginners ** – Gradual progressive learning with full/large size equipment, building up to running a full size course. Just £40 per 4 week course – Up to 5 Dogs/handlers per class

3. ** Booster Classes ** – Using the big equipment, with a more challenging set up.  Mastering the use of all the equipment and incorporating further handling techniques. Just £10 per class – Up to 6 Dogs/handlers per class

4. ** Handling Classes (Intermediate level) ** – After you’ve attended a beginners course…. Working on challenging sequences, focusing on handling techniques, using selected full/big size equipment. Just £10 per class – Up to 6 Dogs/handlers per class

5. ** 1-2-1 classes ** – Tailored to your requirements – Any level can be coached in our 1-2-1 sessions (beginners to advanced) Just £16 – for 30-40mins

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Puppies are not allowed to jump until they are over 6month old, and only low heights up to 18months.

4 Week Beginners Course

** ADVANCED BOOKINGS ONLY **

  • £40 for a 4 week course.
  • Progressive learning with large size equipment.
  • Introducing new obstacles each lesson.
  • Last class will be a full course set up.
  • Up to 5 dogs/handlers per class

Course 1W – COURSE CANCELLED! – (Cxll’d due to Covid 19!)
Class 1 – Wed 8th April
Class 2 – Wed 15th April
Class 3 – Wed 22nd April
Class 4 – Wed 29th April  

Course 2S – COURSE CANCELLED! – (Cxll’d due to Covid 19!)
Class 1 – Sun 24th May
Class 2 – Sun 31st May
Class 3 – Sun 7th June
Class 4 – Sun 14th June  

Course 3W – COURSE FULL! – (Class times: 6pm & 7.30pm)
Class 1 – Wed 10th June
Class 2 – Wed 17th June
Class 3 – Wed 24th June
Class 4 – Wed 1st July

Course 4S – COURSE FULL! – (Class times: 10am)
Class 1 – Sun 12th July
Class 2 – SAT 18th July
Class 3 –  Sun 26th July
Class 4 –  Sun 2nd Aug

Course 5W – COURSE FULL! – (Class times: 7.30pm)
Class 1 – Wed 5th Aug
Class 2 – Wed 12th Aug
Class 3 – Wed 19th Aug
Class 4 – Wed 26th Aug  

Course 6S – COURSE FULL! – (Class times: 9.15am)
Class 1 – Sat 29th Aug
Class 2 – Sat 5th Sept
Class 3 – Sat 12th Sept
Class 4 – Sat 19th Sept

Wednesday Classes Location: Braypool Recreation Ground, by RSPCA, Braypool Lane, Brighton BN1 8ZH

Saturday/Sunday Classes Location: The Recreation Pitch, Hollingdean Park, off Lynchet Close, Brighton BN1 7DY (for the carpark, follow the off road track on the left, just up from the Children’s playground and skate park).

Booster Classes – (after completing a Beginners Course)

  • Using a full set of big kit (as learnt in the beginners course)
  • Mastering the use of the equipment and focus technique and positioning.
  • Introducing new handling techniques.
  • Individual monthly classes.

NEXT BOOSTER CLASSES * Advanced bookings only *

  • Saturday 8th August – 10.00am – 1hr – £10 per dog/handler

At: Braypool Recreation Ground, Braypool Lane, by RSPCA, Brighton BN1 8ZH

Intermediate Handling Classes – (after completing a Beginners Course)

  • Using a challenging lay out with selected large size equipment.
  • Learning and using new handling techniques to progress more efficiently.
  • Focus on your communication with your dog.
  • Focus on handling techniques to negotiate more challenging sequences.
  • Individual monthly classes.

NEXT HANDLING CLASSES * Advanced bookings only *

  • Saturday August 22nd – 10.00am – 1hr – £10 per dog/handler

At: Hollingdean Recreation Pitch, Hollindgean Park, Lynchet Close, Brighton BN1

 1-2-1 Classes – Tailored to your requirements

  • ** Reduced ** Just £16 for 30 – 40mins

1 – 2 – 1 Fun Agility Classes * Advanced bookings only *

  • I’ve decided to review the cost of our 1-2-1’s… so with effect from August 2020 – the cost will be £16 for a 30-40 minute session.

(This is a set reduction of 20% from our original price of £20)

Pop Up… Fun Dog Agility Park  – A Playground for Dogs!

  • Set up as a course with training size equipment
  • Learn/practice/have great fun as a regular form of exercise/play with your dog
  • Just £5 per dog/handler (for unlimited time)
  • Different locations each time
  • For beginners and intermediates – dogs from 6mths old+ only
  • No need to book! Just come along and enjoy!

NEXT POP UP AGILITY PARKS – No advanced booking needed

Saturday 11th April – 11am – 1pm – Cancelled due to Covid19 Greenleas Recreation Park, Hangleton Lane, Hangleton, BN3

Saturday 23rd May – 11am – 1pm – Cancelled due to Covid19 Wish Park, SAXON ROAD end, Hove BN3