Agility Training at Rugby DTC:
Agility is a fast and fun sport than requires you to direct your dog through a course of obstacles.
Agility requires a dog to be very well trained, because dogs compete off leash and the handler uses only voice cues and body language to control their dogs. Accuracy and speed by the dog play a very important part, as well as the handler’s ability to direct them, hence the need for top quality training to ensure that handler and dog are working as one.
Classes cost £5.00 per session for members (If you have multiple dogs in one class, with the same handler, there is a cost of £1.00 per additional dog).
Classes are taught by our Head of Agility, Di, along with trainers experienced in competing with their own dogs. As the club is run by volunteers, it is helpful if those in the Agility classes can help with setting up and putting away equipment for their classes.
Beginners:
Wednesdays at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Our beginners class is the perfect introduction to agility. It will provide you and your dog with the essential foundations for the sport, including basic handling and safe introduction to contact equipment.
Intermediate:
Wednesday at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Following on from the beginners class, these classes will build on your skills to progress towards running full agility courses.
Upcoming Dates:
Due to a high level of interest, there is currently a waiting list for our beginners agility classes.
Please speak to our membership secretary for further information.
Competition:
Wednesday at 8:00pm-9:00pm
Our highest class consists of members who are working towards, or are currently, competing in agility. We aim to fine tune the essential skills while introducing more complex handling techniques.
There are times when an evening training session may have to be cancelled or classed merged at short notice. Please check the club's Facebook page or notice board in the barn for details.