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8-WEEK BEGINNERS AGILITY COURSE
Acorn Dog Training Centre are running Beginners Agility Courses, for those who have had very little or no experience in the sport before. It is intended to be a bit of fun for you and your dog, but what we teach will form a good basis if you decide to continue onto a competitive level. However, this course is not competitive – it is designed to be fun! The course is run on an informal basis in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the gorgeous surroundings of Oakwood Park Kennels!
The teaching very much focuses on kindness and fairness: we want both you and your dog to enjoy the agility classes. Hopefully not only will you both enjoy the course, but it will also help perfect those obedience commands and strengthen your off-lead control. Not only that, but it is healthier than going down the gym and a lot more fun! Dogs of any age can take part, so long as they are fit and friendly!
The course will run for eight weeks, for dates and times please ask a member of staff. The cost of the course is £35 (weekly hand-outs included), based on one handler and one dog. We will ask for payment at the end of the first week, so if after the first class you decide that agility isn’t for you, that’s fine! Also, if we decide that your dog isn’t suitable for agility because of health or temperament, we reserve the right to suggest alternative training.
We are aiming to keep the class size fairly small so that everyone gets lots of practice each week, but that does mean that places are on a first come first served basis! There will be at least two assistants each week, so you will get plenty of individual attention. By the end of the course, you and your dog will be familiar with the different pieces of agility equipment and how to negotiate them safely, as well as having had a lot of fun in the meantime!
What will you need? Your dog will need a comfortable collar (preferably flat) and a nice long lead (4ft leather leads are preferable). Also you will need something to motivate your dog, either some tasty titbits or their favourite toy, whichever your dog prefers. As for yourself, please think about what to wear before you come – high heels and agility don’t mix!
If this sounds like what you are looking for, please fill in the attached application form and return it to:
Acorn Dog Training Centre
Oakwood Park Kennels
Peacock Lane
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 3YZ
If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch with Adam or Stella at the kennels.
Acorn DTC Agility Course Application Form
