Dog Agility
Drawing inspiration from equestrian show jumping since the 1970s, agility tests a dog's physical agility, speed, responsiveness and intellect while navigating a variety of agility equipment for dogs, including jumps, tunnels, weave poles, tyres, long jumps, see-saws and A-frames.
As dogs master obstacles and skills, their confidence grows, leading to a happier and more well-adjusted pet. Participating in canine agility classes or agility competitions also exposes dogs to new environments, people, and dogs, aiding in their socialisation skills and life experiences. All kinds of breeds, shapes and sizes are capable of agility.
Agility requires dogs to think quickly and problem-solve, promoting mental sharpness and providing a fun and engaging way for dogs to keep fit and improve their physical fitness and dexterity. Working together as a team, dog agility strengthens the bond between you and your dog, fostering trust and communication while undergoing challenges and obstacle courses together.
Engaging in dog agility is great fun and provides an opportunity for you and your dog to acquire valuable skills together.
Connection
Working together as a team though challenges and obstacle courses.
Communication
By learning how to effectively communicate with your dog through body language and verbal cues.
Timing
Perfecting the timing of cues to guide your dog through the course
at speed.
fun!
Problem-solving
By analysing course layouts and strategizing the best way to navigate obstacles.
Mental Sharpness
Stimulation, responsivity and adaptability at speed and high intensity
Physical Fitness
Providing exercise to improve fitness and agility for you and your dog as you run alongside them through the courses working together as a team.
Join our dog agility classes to experience the fun and embark on a journey filled with laughter, joy, and exhilaration, but be careful, agility can be addictive!
Discover the thrill of watching your dog soar through tunnels and weave through poles with sheer excitement. Experience the unbreakable bond that forms when you and your canine partner conquer obstacles together, celebrating victories big and small.
exhilarating!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to engage in one of the most exhilarating canine sports around with dog agility training London. Whether you want to give it a try just for fun, or wish to compete in agility trials, we can guide and support you and your dog through the adventure of the agility world.
Right from the foundation level, we will equip agility enthusiasts with the most up to date training techniques that empower you and your dog to have the confidence and skills set to have fun and achieve skills and success together!
Foundation Skills Level — 6 weeks
This entry level will aim to teach you all of the foundation building blocks and skillsets necessary in navigating obstacle courses with confidence and flare.
This includes body language and verbal cues, acceleration/deceleration, directional cues, encourage forward drive and independence to work at distance.
We coach your dog in a fun and engaging way that helps build their confidence through tunnels, weaves and introduce contact obstacles such as A-frames, Dog-Walks and Seesaws.
Course Details
Start Dates
Wed 4th September @ 13.00 (Fully booked)
Fri 6th September @ 11.00 (Fully booked)
Wed 2nd October @ 11.30 (Fully booked)
Wed 8th January @ 11.30 Booking open
Price
6 week course £180
Location: Chiswick House
*PLEASE NOTE: The minimum age to start agility is 12 months due to an under-developed musculoskeletal system. However, if you would like to aim for agility, we recommend working on obedience in our puppy and junior training courses (Walkies & Waggietails) in preperation until 12 months of age.
Improvers Skills Level — 6 weeks ongoing
The following level classes are ongoing as you improve and build upon your foundation skills.
This level includes sequencing and starting to guide your dog through courses, using different handling skills for changes of direction and handlers sides.
We start to build speed and distances through the jumps, increasing height and difficulty and adding different types of jumps including long-jumps and tyre jumps. We continue progressing the tunnels and weaves and mastering the contact equipment at full heights with solid contacts. You must have completed the Foundation Skills course to be invited onto this level, or have previous experience. This becomes a weekly ongoing club to further your skills.
Course Details
Start Dates
Wednesdays @ 13.00 (ongoing)
Fridays @ 11.00 (ongoing)
Price
Price: £25 pw (paid monthly)
Graded Levels
When you and your dog feel ready to move onto full agility courses and perhaps want to try challenges or competitions (although not essential) then you will be invited into the graded groups depending on the level in which you are training, starting at Grade 1-3.
Course Details
Dates
Friday afternoons ongoing
Price
£25 pw (paid monthly)