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Honiton
and District Canine Society have now been running agility classes for over
9 years.
We
train for both fun and competition if that is what you would like to do.
We
cater for complete beginners to experienced competing dogs and handlers.
Click on the agility training days page to find out when the next beginners
course is running, please bear in mind that all the trainers in the club
give up their own time to run the classes, and we cannot run courses one
after the other, and we do now have a waiting list system in operation!
Meet
the team:
The
Trainers:
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Tim Knee has been training now since spring 2000. No longer competing, trains regularly on a rota Tim also passed his KC agility judge exam in 2005, and is fully booked already for 2006! |
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Karen Hughes trains every other week. she works working sheepdogs, Kim and Fern,and has up and coming youngsters wsd meg and new lurcher maisy, and works her dogs at novice level |
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Sam Waring, trains once a month for the more experienced dogs on a Tuesday evening, and will also be the trainer for the next beginners courses alongside Tim. She works WSD Millie at Senior level and is competing in Novice with Jazz |
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Claire Dell Works wsd JC, and is also now training with collie cross Kai, they compete at Novice level, and will be taking the Beginners Classes |
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Darryl Jones Darryl runs Sasha a GSD, they work at Starters Level and also will be taking a Thursday fun class |
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Anybody that would like to try helping out at training please speak to a trainer on a training evening or email/phone us!
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Ellishayes Dance Studio, Coombe Raleigh, Near Honiton, Devon. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP, (YOU WILL NEED TO ZOOM IT OUT!!) Although it is indoors (sort of!) it is cold during the winter, so dress warmly! |
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It is a Kennel
Club regulation that all dogs must be vaccinated and you are asked
to bring verification
(your vaccination
certificate, or letter of certification from a qualified veterinary surgeon
in the case of homeopathic nosodes).
For training
we recommend you bring the following items:
*Flat collar (not
check or half check)
*Lead (not chain
lead)
*Poop bags - cos
they all do it!!
*Food treats (find
something your dog really likes).
*Your dog’s favourite
toy, e.g., knotted rope, ball, raggie.
Items of clothing
for you:
*Flat shoes or trainers
(you may need to run!)
*Warm comfortable
clothing.
General Rules
*All handlers must
be members of H.D.C.S
*No bitches in season
*Dogs must be vaccinated
(see above)
*Handlers must comply
with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
*Cars are parked
at owner’s risk
*Dogs must not be
allowed to foul in training area. Any fouling in other areas must be cleared
away and taken home.
(A disinfectant
spray is on hand in case of accidents in training area and must be used)
*Harsh handling
of dogs will not be tolerated
(if the opinion
of an officer or official of the club is that a members handling of any
dog is harsh,
that members conduct
will be drawn to the attention of the committee, this may result in expulsion
from the Society).
*Please remember
not to feed your dog at least 2 hours
before training and not for at least an hour afterwards to minimise the
risk of a twisted stomach (bloat)
Training Rules
*Dogs must be 12
months or over (we strongly advise that big-boned dogs, e.g. GSDs, do not
jump until at least 15/18 months).
*Dogs must be on
a lead at all times unless instructed otherwise.
*No piece
of equipment must be used unsupervised.
*The trainer’s decision
as to the fitness of your dog to use any piece of equipment is final.
*No check chains
or half checks to be used – leather/fabric smooth collars only.
*Dogs must be able
to work off the lead to heel and recall.
* ANY
dog deemed as being dangerous, to adults,children or other dogs,
you will be asked to muzzle the dog whilst at the club,
a basket type muzzle
is permissable to train in. If you do not comply with this rule you will
not be able to bring you dog in the training area.
*Agility can be
a dangerous sport. In the event of injury to your dog, a vet is on call
at Honiton Small Animal Clinic Telephone 01404 42062.
Click here to read laughing dog press description of agility!
