Agility Training

Training Time

Agility

All levelsSaturdays (9am - 12pm)
Advanced Handling (must have a pass in either Jumping or Agility)Mondays (6pm - 8:30pm)
* Dogs must be 1 year old and have passed the agility entry test or the test to fourth class in obedience or above to participate in Agility training.

Chief Instructor (Agility) : Jennifer Hamilton

If you would like to join our Introduction To Agility (ITA) class, please contact the chief instructor to organise a temperament test.

The safety for dog and handler is paramount at NSDTC. As Agility training requires dogs to be off lead, a good relationship and control of your dog is required, therefore to participate in Agility –

The Dog:

  • Must be at least 12 months old
  • Must pass a temperament test with other dogs
  • Have reached Fourth class level in obedience at Northern Suburb Dog Training Club
  • Wear a fixed collar with identification during training
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The Handler:

  • Must be a financial member of Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club
  • Must be in control of their dog
  • Attend and assist with the set up and break down of Agility equipment from 9am Saturdays and 7pm Monday* (Conditions apply for Monday training – see below)
  • Must be willing and able to become proficient at setting up agility equipment and to guide novice members in same
  • Must be willing and able to become proficient at agility trial duties ie:- Course Steward, Lead Steward, Timing & Scribe duties
  • Must have and continue to hold a good sense of humour.

*Monday night – Advanced handling –  Dogs must have a pass in either Jumping or Agility and be actively involved on Saturday mornings and be proficient on all obstacles.

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