FUN AGILITY CLASSES


 

AS OF
SUNDAY 21st MARCH 2010
AGILITY CLASSES WILL RESUME NORMAL CLASS TIMES

 we hope to see you there! weather permitting.

Fun Agility Training Classes
(for all ages and breeds!)

As from September 2001 we are able to offer FUN Agility classes, for all levels from Beginner to Advanced.
We have a full 'competition size' kit. All our classes are based on fun, although we can
also accommodate the serious competitor in our advanced class.




 

Where are the classes held?

We hold our classes every Sunday (except Bank Holiday Weekend's), at Whisby Garden Centre, which is just off the A46 (Lincoln By-pass), just opposite the Pride of Lincoln Pub.

 

How much does it Cost?

FIRST LESSON FREE !
 £65.00 (non members) - For a course of 10 sessions
£45.00 (members) - For a course of 10 sessions
(sessions need not be taken consecutively).


On completions of initial course of 10 sessions, you are welcome to attend on a
'pay-by-session' basis.   £2.50 (MBF members)     £4.00 (non members)

Sunday's
Beginners Agility - Starts 11.00am
Intermediate Agility - Starts 1.00pm
Advanced Agility - 2.00pm onwards

Each class lasts for approximately an hour and fifteen minutes, with a 15 minute coffee break afterwards.

CLASSES RUN FROM MARCH - DECEMBER 
(WEATHER PERMITTING - Except Bank Holiday Weekend's).
 

All our classes are based on FUN for you and your Dog.

We are very safety conscious, and pride ourselves in getting it right for each individual dog and handler, first time! If a dog becomes scared of a piece of equipment because of a slip or fall, then it is ten times as hard to get the dog over that piece of kit again.

We ask that if a dog has never been on a piece of Agility equipment, that a harness is worn, until the dog and the handler are confident with what it is expected. Quite a safety measure to take, but a beneficial one.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How old does a dog have to be to enjoy an Agility Class safely?
It has to be at least 1 year old.

Can children take part in the Agility Class?
Yes, so long as they are able to physically control the dog, and carry out the necessary tasks to make this safe and enjoyable for them and their dog.

I have a small dog; can I take part in an Agility Class?
Yes of course, we just have to make a few adjustments to the equipment, and the smaller dog can also enjoy Agility.

My dog is not friendly with other dogs can I still bring it to an Agility Class?
So long as we are aware of your dog's nature before starting any of our classes, we can usually accommodate you and your dog.

My dog does not like other people; can I still come to Agility Classes?
We would have to assess this sort of problem; the difficulty with this problem is when you are in the early stages of training your dog to use the equipment. Without a doubt, you are going to need someone else to hold the lead for you. E.g. When you need your dog to go through the tunnel, you would go to the end of the tunnel, and the instructor will hold the dog at the beginning of the tunnel, when you call the dog through the tunnel, the instructor lets go of the lead, and you retrieve your dog at the end of the tunnel. This can be dangerous for the instructor, if the dog is particularly nasty with people. (The tunnel is also a piece of equipment that is almost impossible to conquer with an inexperienced dog, without some assistance from an instructor.)

I have done some Agility with my dog before, we are quite confident with Agility equipment, which class should I come to?
That is no problem at all, pop along to the Intermediate class.

I compete in Agility regularly and would like to use a different area, with different equipment & distractions, could I come to one of MBF's Agility Classes?
Yes just pop along to our Advanced class, the equipment is already set out; we are there to assist should you need us.

Is the Agility Class held indoors or outdoors?
The class is held outside on a grassed area. If the weather is not going to oblige, we will call the class off for safety reasons.
 

We are a social group, and hold various doggy get-togethers, we have had many successful Christmas Celebration parties for the dogs over the years, which have been thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.




Christmas Celebrations
Christmas celebrations write-up & pictures available on Members pages.

            

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG
Please note in order for you to take part in our Agility Classes, your Dog must be over 1 year old
and for the safety of your dog you must both have some basic obedience training.
 

some pictures courtesy of photos4all