Agility
What is Agility?
Agility is a sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy.An agility course consists of a set of obstacles, laid out by an agility judge with numbers indicating the order in which the dog must complete the obstacles. Courses are complicated enough that a dog could not complete them correctly without human direction.
Obstacles
A-Frame
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Dog Walk
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See-Saw
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Hurdle
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Tyre
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Weave
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Tunnel - Rigid
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Tunnel - Collapsible
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Long Jump
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Spread
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Wall
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Classes
Click here for details of our Agility training classes. All classes must be booked in advance.
Competitions
Competitive Agility is exactly what you would imagine – obedient and well trained dogs having their abilities tested. Your dog does not have to be a pedigree – all dogs can do Agility.
If you want to compete then:
- Your dog must be registered with the Kennel Club on the Breed Register or the Activity Register.
- Dogs can only enter Agility shows when they are at least 18 months of age.
Class eligibility and exercises
There are seven levels of Agility classes at shows and dogs start in the basic Grade 1 - Elementary Class. By gaining a series of first prizes, dogs qualify through to Grade 7 - Advanced, the highest and most difficult.
Dogs are measured into one of three height categories, and the jump heights are set accordingly:
- Large - for dogs measuring over 430mm at the withers.
- Medium - for dogs measuring over 350mm and under 430mm at the withers.
- Small - for dogs measuring 350mm or under at the withers.
Click here for more information on class eligibility.
Agility Awards
The Kennel club awards various titles to dogs who gain a number of places and/or wins in the classes. Click here for more information on Agility Warrant and the ultimate Agility Champion awards.
Agility Results
Several members at the club go on to compete. Click here to see how successful our members have been.
Pictures and Films
Click for pictures and films of our dogs in the Agility rings.
Judges
In order to become to an agility judge two courses must be attended and an exam passed:
- Agility rules and regulations
- Course design
The following members are qualified agility judges: