The Club runs Activity Training Class, based on Agility dog sport, to complement our Obedience Training.

These classes teach handlers and dogs how to navigate an obstacle course, including bar jumps, broad jumps tunnels and weaving poles.

Background

The Club has found Activity Class to be a popular way of training and interacting with dogs in addition to formal Obedience Classes. Once the basic obstacles have been taught, the Activity Class is all about handlers learning to communicate clearly and consistently with their dogs and how to motivate their dogs using reward -based methods of training.

Working as a Team

Activity Class offers handlers and their dogs, physical and mental stimulation plus an opportunity to deepen the bond and understanding between them. In an inherently fun environment, handlers teach their dog basic skills of attention, off lead control, sits, stays, downs and recalls normally taught in a formal Obedience Class, all whilst performing obstacles.

In the Activity Class, the dog relies on its handler’s cues to access the fun of doing obstacles and in doing so a more meaningful relationship emerges.

Please note: There is no additional cost for this class. A single ground fee payment covers Obedience and Activity Classes.