Agility is a fun activity that both you and your dog can enjoy. Agility is a dog sport that involves the dog jumping over a variety of hurdles, weaving through upright poles, running across walks and finding a way through tunnels. If you are looking for an alternative exercise to burn off excess energy in your dog, while at the same time enjoying some quality time together, then agility may be for you.
What will my dog and I be taught?
Agility is a fast and entertaining team activity for you and your dog. Your dog
will be taught to perform a series of tasks on your command. They will run
through tunnels, jump over hurdles, weave through a series of upright poles,
jump through tyres and run up and over ramps and seesaws. This is a great way of
combining fun and exercise for you both.
Agility training at GDTC is conducted in a safe environment.
Training Classes 7.00pm till 8.00pm
Foundation – from 6 months of age will be introduced to jumps and tunnels.
New Intake first Wednesday of each month only.
Pre trailers – dogs will be introduced to low height dog walk and A frame, weave poles and more involved jumps and tunnels.
Triallers – this class is for dogs that are already competing in trials only.
Important
Information
If a dog is considered unsuitable, unfit or unwell, the Chief Instructor, in
consultation with the instructing panel, may prohibit the dog from training.
The instructors have control of the class at all times and are to be treated
with respect. Decisions made by them should be perceived to be in the best
interest of the handlers and their dogs.
Members using the Agility equipment are expected to help either set-up or
dismantle the equipment.
Dogs must be six months of age or over to attend Puppy Agility classes and
twelve months of age to attend Agility classes. All dogs must be deemed fit and
suitable by instructors.
If your dog is under the age of 12 months, you must let an instructor know.
Dogs under 12 months do not jump their full height. This is to protect the
growth plates in the bones of your dog.
A current vaccination certificate must be produced on enrolment, which can be
completed on Friday nights between 6.30 and 7PM.
Please see training info for class days and
times