Please Note: Meeting Nights are being held on a Monday night @ 6.45pm for a 6 month trial period so no more interuptions with Agility Classes.
For those interested in participating in agility, either for fun or competition, it is a requirement you attend and pass our assessment as conducted by the Agility Co-Ordinator. If your dog doesn’t obey basic obedience commands, it will be difficult to navigate an agility or jumping course.
Membership and Training Costs are as follows:
- $20 Initial Joining Fee
- $10 Single or $20 for Household VCA Insurance Levy (unless VCA member)
- $30 yearly membership (Single) or
- $50 yearly membership (Household) or
- $20 yearly membership (Discounted)
- $5 Donation to the Community Programs run by WKODC Olive Branch
- $100 yearly training fee
Club Members and Visitors
Dogs Must be 12 Months of Age to attend Agility
Must attend at least 2 Weeks in our Brown Class before undergoing Agility Assessment
For the assessment your dog must Demonstrate the following
* Come when called with minor distractions
* Sit, Drop & Play
* Stand for Examination
* Your dog must be social with class etiquette
* must be able to do a short stay exercise
* Must demonstrate an understanding of positive reinforcement dog training methods
* Must be introduced to club ground rules and they are on our Web Page.
* No dogs under the age of 12 months will be allowed to join Agility classes due to the potential for injury to growing bones,
Remember to bring a crate or a tie-out stake and treats / toys, and have your dog wearing a flat collar without any tags. (No martingale collars or check chains.) Your dog’s nails must be short so he can grip the surface of the equipment properly – clip them if necessary.
For any questions relating to Agility contact Di Costello on 0423 777 703 (Text Preferred) after 5pm.
