Dog Agility is an exciting sport that brings enjoyment to both you and your dog! Starting with fun classes and progressing to competitive levels, agility allows you and your furry friend to enhance your skills together.

In agility, you’ll experience the thrill of jumps and tunnels. As you master these, you’ll advance to more challenging elements like contacts and weaves.

Join the adventure of agility and embark on a journey of growth and partnership with your canine companion! It’s not just physical but also requires mental focus and teamwork between you and your dog. As you progress, you’ll learn to communicate more effectively, leading to a stronger bond and deeper understanding.

Agility provides exercise and challenges cognitive abilities. With changing layouts and obstacles, your dog will think quickly and problem-solve. It’s a great way for your dog to gain confidence through positive reinforcement and consistent training.

Your Questions Answered

Adult dogs and young dogs who have completed an obedience class and have mastered basic behaviours such as recall, sit, down, stay, and the ability to focus in a class setting with other dogs are eligible. This applies to puppies older than 8 months. For dogs enrolling in agility classes, it is necessary for them to be in good health, free from lameness or any other physical issues that would hinder their ability to fully enjoy the training.

Agility Classes will be held in the state of the art facilities with top-of-the-line KC equipment and experienced trainers to guide you through your agility journey. Our classes are designed for all breeds and sizes, from small dogs to large ones. Whether you are new to Agility or have previous experience, our courses will cater to your individual needs and goals.

  • KC Agility Competition Full Set
  • Aluminium Dog Wak
  • Aluminium SeeSaw
  • Aluminium A-Frame
  • 10 Competition Jump
  • Padded Long Jump
  • Outdoor Mark Poles
  • 5m Tunnel
  • Breakaway Tyre
  • Competition Weaves
  • Aluminium Number Set
  • Outdoor All-Weather Fully Secure Dog Friendly Sand Arena
  • Well-Lite is perfect for evening use

Agility is a thrilling and greatly popular dog sport that offers both enjoyment and competitive opportunities. It provides numerous benefits, including:

  • Building confidence
  • Improving your dog’s self-control
  • Strengthening off-lead control
  • Improving communication between owner and dog
  • Enchancing balance and coordination
  • Forming a strong bond between dog and owner
Agility is not just about physical prowess, but also mental acuity and teamwork. It requires a strong partnership between you and your dog to navigate through the challenges together. As you both progress in agility training, you’ll develop a stronger understanding of each other’s cues and communication styles.

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, agility can also be a great outlet for high-energy dogs. Many breeds have been bred for specific tasks, such as herding or hunting, and may not get enough mental and physical stimulation in daily life. Agility provides a fun and challenging activity that allows these dogs to use their natural instincts.

  • Training sessions on Saturdays or Sundays led by our amazing Sports Team.
  • Practice session midweek on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 7.15 pm – 9pm
  • Community of Agility Lovers
  • Free parking and delightful tea and coffee on-site.

We understand that not everyone is comfortable with group sessions, or perhaps you and your dog just need some extra focus and attention. That’s why we offer private agility training sessions for those who prefer one-on-one instruction. Our experienced trainers will work closely with you and your pup to improve their agility skills from Agility Grade 1-7 in a personalised setting.

To book one-to-one sessions, please visit the LINK.

Would you and your dog like to give agility a try? Book a taster session with us!

Our Agility Club is always looking for new members and we would love to have you join us.

If your dog is new to agility training, this session is ideal for you! Our skilled trainers will expertly lead them through the course while ensuring a fun experience for all.

Our Agility Outdoor Sand Arena provides a fantastic year-round training ground for both dogs and handlers.

Offering an optimal environment with a spacious layout and professional-grade equipment, it is the perfect place to hone your skills prepare for competitions and professionally train your dog.

NOTE strict rules must be adhered to and will be outlined in the forms attached to your private agility hire booking form.

To hire Agility Outdoor Sand Arena privatly, please visit the LINK.

QUICK ENQUIRY

Meet Agility Team

Running Agility Club is a fantastic team effort! We have training sessions on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and we even have practice sessions in the evenings mid-week. It’s truly amazing how everyone at Dogs Country Club wholeheartedly supports Agility Club. From the administrative side to answering messages, processing enrollment, delivering club enrichment, and handling evening Club operations, we are forever grateful. A big thank you goes out to our beloved Pet Obedience Team for their unwavering support. And of course, a massive shoutout to our incredible volunteers and dog training assistants for all their invaluable help!

Who is delivering the agility training?

We are thrilled to introduce the incredible team behind our Agility Club. They are dedicated, passionate, and ready to take on any challenge that comes their way. Agility Club training is led by two amazing key members who specialise in Dog Sports Skills.

dog agility instructor with her papillons

Natalia and her two papillons actively compete in agility. With her younger dog, they successfully qualified and competed at prestigious events like Crufts 2023 in the young kennel club ring, achieving a commendable 5th place in graduate agility. They also excelled in the UKA Grand Finals in 2022 and 2023, securing an impressive 2nd place in the CCA Masters series. Natalie is a qualified Agility judge for Agility 4 All (previously known as UKA), actively involved in judging and attending shows regularly. She has enriched her skills through workshops and training with top Agility handlers in the UK, honing her own abilities and gaining diverse techniques.

Agility has helped build her dog’s confidence and address reactivity issues. Watching her beloved companion engage in what she loves most motivates Natalia to continually improve as a handler. Ensuring that both of them thoroughly enjoy training and competing is at the core of this sport.

Natalia has attained Level 3 in Principles of Dog Training and Behavior, earning qualification as an IMDT trainer. Additionally, she has actively pursued various courses including canine first aid, groundwork fitness and conditioning, and building confidence in dogs. Natalia’s primary area of expertise lies in agility training, and she greatly values the opportunity to teach Agility at Dogs Country Club.