Cambridge Agility Classes

Beginner class dates and times -

 

• Beginner Agility - Thursdays 7:15pm set up (clients are asked to arrive in time to help to set up) for the class to run 7:30-8:30pm. Instructed by Susannah. PLACES AVAILABLE? Very Limited.

 

Cost - £56 per 6 week course

 

Intermediate and Advanced Lesson and Practice dates and times -

 

• Intermediate and Advanced Agility Practice Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm. Organised by Susannah. PLACES AVAILABLE? Limited. These are designed to help your dog learn all of the equipment very well so that they can run courses accurately, at speed. Although these sessions are not individually instructed you will be shown which exercises are planned for the session and how to do them. Dogs and handlers must be beyond a beginner standard and must have done all of the equipment. Handlers MUST handle quietly, calmly and kindly and dogs MUST be able to work without barking. You will need to agree not to do any equipment that your dog does not already know how to do safely.

 

Cost - £42 per 6 week block

 

• Intermediate and Advanced Agility Handling Lessons (follow-on from beginner up to grade 3) Instructed by Christina. PLACES AVAILABLE? Yes. DATES - Once a month on Saturdays - 12th Nov - Time - 10am-12pm

 

Cost - £12.50 per lesson

 

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Agility
We are particularly proud of our agility classes. Our unique understanding of agility (thanks to Bob Sharpe,) how dogs learn and the cause and effects of stress means that our classes are, to the best of our knowledge, unique.

We run a variety of agility classes ranging from an Introduction to Agility for beginners to more advanced Competition Classes. The original Competition classes were run by Bob, a guest member of our team and experienced Agility Instructor. (Bob regularly trains with the previous World Agility Champion Greg Derrett and uses his methods of training.) Our classes continue to use the same methods and are also arranged to minimise stress for the dogs (dogs are allowed to move out of the way when they are not working meaning that they are unlikely to learn unhelpful things like barking and lunging at other dogs or nipping owners!) creating a fun, relaxed working environment.

Dogs work one at a time and can wait in the seating area when they are not working. Although class sizes are usually kept very small (typically 4 or 5 in a class unlike many other agility clubs who often have about 15 dogs per class) please be prepared for the fact that you will not be working solidly for the whole of the lesson. Owners are also asked to help set up and clear away the equipment.

Young Dogs - Because their bones are still developing until they are at least 12 months old (18 months / 2 years in giant breeds) it can be dangerous for dogs to jump or land off contact equipment until they are fully grown (and their bones fully developed.) It can also be harmful for them to do a lot of running / turning.

We also find that young dogs need a lot of practice of general obedience before they are ready to take on an agility course. Our Bronze, Silver and Gold classes introduce dogs to some of the equipment and may be good classes for dogs that will eventually go on to do agility. Please contact us if you are unclear as to which class would be most appropriate for your dog.

Beginner Agility (level 2)
Agility from the beginning! Dogs will learn each piece of equipment, how to run on ahead of their handler (the majority of handlers will be unable to keep up with their dog!) as well as how to turn and follow directional commands. This class is open to all healthy dogs (vet checks are strongly recommended – see booking form) of any breed. It is very helpful if your dog already has a good sit, wait and recall (if not you may find it helpful to do a beginner general obedience course first.)

Intermediate Agility (level 3)
A follow on from Beginner Agility.