Entry Course
Our Agility Entry Course is 9 weeks of fun, small group classes, designed to introduce you and your dog to agility training.
Entry Course
Everyone is welcome to give agility a go at NDAC and our Entry Course is the perfect way to start!
This 9-week course is a fun and friendly introduction to dog agility classes. It consists of 9 weekly classes (1hr duration) in small groups (max 4) with a dedicated trainer who will introduce you to the course equipment, handling skills and our positive training methods.
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Our training and exercise areas are safe and secure. We do also ask that your dog has a basic level of obedience training (sit, stay and a recall) when attending this course. All dogs must be at least 12months old before they can start working with agility equipment.
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If you have a dog that is 'reactive', or are unsure of the suitability of our classes for you, please get in touch and we'll be happy to advise.
We aim to run a course at least once a year.
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Updates about future courses will be posted on our Facebook Page
What you need to know:
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Each course is limited to 4 handlers (+1 trainer). We will fill places on a first come, first served basis, and will look to run courses based on demand.
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Any size of dog is welcome - our equipment is suitable for the smallest to the largest of breeds!
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We train using positive training methods using an established reward hierarchy system.
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The course is structured into 3 blocks:
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Weeks 1-3 will focus on jumps, tunnels and the combination of the two.​
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Weeks 4-6 will focus on contact equipment: A-frames & dog walk and weaves.
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Weeks 7-9 will focus on continuing with weave training and bringing all the equipment together in combined sequences.
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Please bring loads of treats, a favourite toy, poo bags and plenty of water for you and your dog.
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As part of the course we can recommend a range of suitable toys/ treats​
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The cost of the 9-week course is £90.00 consisting of two payments:
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An initial non-refundable £30 fee to book your place on the course and train for the first 3 weeks​
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An second £60 payment to over the remainder of the course sessions
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Please always pick up after your dog - There are no facilities for disposing of waste poo on site so please take it with you.​​
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Dog must remain on lead at all times when not working in the agility ring.​​
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If interested then please get in touch to enquire about a place on the next course - we will send you a course instructions and payment information or place you on our waiting list.