I started doing agility to give my own dogs some fun.  Pepper, my Springer cross breed, goes through the tunnel like a rat up a drain pipe. Cassie, the Lurcher loves the jumps and the weave poles. Other owners, who come to the classes, noticed the equipment and asked if their dogs could have a go, which led me to offer this as a fun class.

I do not profess to be an expert, I am learning all the time and I use my own dogs as guinea pigs for testing new equipment. We do not compete with other clubs, its not at competition level or standards, it’s purely for fun.  Dogs have a natural instinct to want fun and exercise.  The agility course  is a just an extension of this fun instinct and the dogs ability to leap, jump, balance and curiosity for tunnels.  In addition there are the benefits of increased dog control through verbal or hand signals, a high level of trust between you and your dog, socialising with other dogs and every one gets fitter!!

 I put the safety of your dog first. Most breeds reach maturity between twelve and eighteen months old. Please be aware that it is possible that jumping may damage growing bones and put stress on ligaments in the legs and the hips. It is for this reason that dogs under the age of one and the Giant breeds will not be permitted to go over the jumps, however there is no reason why any dog cannot be encouraged to walk over poles, go through the tunnel and weave. All are welcome to have a go; Max the Great Dane might have a problem in the tunnel though!!!! Jumps are adjustable so again size doesn't matter!  If you are unsure whether your dog is suitable please contact me.

There needs to be a good standard of basic control for agility. Unruly dogs will not be accepted. Its great fun and the dogs and owners love it. Enthusiasm and motivation is really all that’s needed. It can become quite competitive!!!!!!