Beginners

From time to time (usually 1 or 2 times a year), we run a 4 or 6 week course for complete Beginners. These cover all the basics of Agility and allow the Dogs / Handlers to experience the physical exercise, the mental stimulation, and the fun involved with the Jumps, Long Jump, Tyre, See-Saw, Weave Poles, A-Frame, Dog Walk and Tunnel’s etc.

We usually run a “Taster Day” session prior to each Beginners Course so that
handlers and dogs can have a go a Agility to see whether they will get on
with it or not, prior to enrolling on a Beginners course.

To participate in one of our Beginners Courses or Taster Day sessions, dogs must be at least 12 months old, and have good basic obedience skills (Sit, Stay, Come, etc.,).
It is particularly important that dogs will come when called, as we like
to get dogs working “Off-Lead” as soon as is possible.

We take the opportunity during the Taster Sessions to assess each dog to ensure
that it has an acceptable level of basic obedience, and that both handler and dog
have the correct aptitude for Agility.
Only dogs that pass this assessment can go on to take part in the Beginners Course.

Whilst dogs under 12 months old cannot take part in any of our formal Agility classes,
we are happy for them to be brought to Club Training Sessions as soon as they
have received all their inoculations as we believe it is important for them to socialise
and to be happy / at ease around the Agility equipment & other dogs from an early age.

We can also help with and advise on basic Foundation Skills, and
other exercises that will help Handlers form good bonds with their dogs.

We always experience a high level of interest in our Taster Days and Beginners Classes, and all our Beginners Classes are currently full.

Our next Taster Day / Beginners Course will not be until at least
Autumn 2009, or possibly Spring 2010.
If you are interested and would like to go on our Waiting List, please send us
your details and we will contact you as and when dates & times are finalised.