Agility Foundation
What we offer
Dog agility is a fun sport in which a handler aims to accurately direct a dog around an obstacle course of jumps, tunnels, a crossover, dog walk, A-frame and a line of 12 poles known as weave poles. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, speed and safety.
If you are looking for a place where your dog can burn off some excess energy in a safe, constructive manner, or you're interested in competing agility training offers amusement and challenges for both the dog and handler.
This twelve week courses will introduce you and your dog to foundation handling skills using flatwork, cones and tunnels. Sessions are short and age appropriate, focusing on building drive and self control while teaching handlers how to train new skills.
Dogs must be 6 months or older with a general level of good health & fitness (including not being over-weight), reasonable off lead control and a basic level of obedience.
What next - after the course
Dogs will be assessed at the end of the course to ensure they are ready for next level.
If you want to continue and have passed the assessment you can join the club and progress to the the skills class.
If you don't pass the assessment and want to continue you can repeat for half price.
When
The courses are held at the club grounds Kidd Elliot Park, corner of Linwood and Kidd Roads, Te Hihi Thursday 6.45pm
The 2025 course dates are:
16 January - 10 April (No class 6 February)
8 May - 4 September (Winter break in July)
11 September - 4 December
What to bring with you
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A buckle collar or quick release collar
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Food to motivate your dog (small pieces of sausage, cheese or similar) or your dogs favourite toy
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Don't bring... choke chains, or bitches in season.
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Wear comfortable flat shoes suitable for outdoors
Do's and Don'ts
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If your dog is unwell, leave him/her at home.
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If your dog causes damage to another dog or person, and it is your fault, you are liable for any loss or damage incurred.
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Bitches in season are not allowed to attend classes, please keep yours at home.
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All dogs should be on a lead at all times, unless otherwise directed by your instructor.
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Please, no smoking, eating or drinking during training.
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No dogs or smoking inside the club rooms.
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Do not feed your dog before coming to training, the dog will be uncomfortable working on a full stomach.
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Try to get your dog to go to the toilet before training. However, if your dog does toilet please clean up and place in the bins provided
How to enroll and pay
To enroll in this course complete the online enrollment form and pay the course fee . We will confirm your place in the class when we have received your payment. Numbers in this class are limited and we fill the class in the order people pay so please pay early to avoid disappointment.
The cost is $150 for the course. If you are an existing financial club member or are repeating the course the cost is $75.
Please make payment directly into:
Bank account: BNZ 02 0404 0088627 00
Account name: Counties Dog Training Club
Reference: Your name
Code: AGL